Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Rochdale start the match!
2.06
Jermaine Windass makes a probing pass to Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.09
Paul Bishop passes the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
16.55
João Lucas Lima passes the ball forward to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.17
Jermaine Windass makes a probing pass to Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba goes all the way! Hugo Garba tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
27.51
Mervin Barrett catches Miguel Edmundo on the ankles. Mervin Barrett is shown the yellow card! Miguel Edmundo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.13
Jermaine Windass makes a beautiful solo run. Jermaine Windass shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
40.14
Thierry Sherwood catches João Lucas Lima on the ankles. Thierry Sherwood is given a warning by the referee! João Lucas Lima runs off the knock.
42.24
Denys Shevchenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Sherwood. Thierry Sherwood threads the ball through to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Barrett.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Bradford City kick off and get the second half underway!
51.13
Thierry Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.29
João Lucas Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Spencer Wright-Phillips makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
61.27
Spencer Wright-Phillips hacks Denys Shevchenko from behind! Spencer Wright-Phillips is given a warning by the referee! Denys Shevchenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.09
Gary Moncur makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Moncur shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
72.03
Gavin Tolley threads the ball through to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.11
Alfredo Gimenez advances with the ball. Alfredo Gimenez threads the ball through to Miguel Edmundo. Miguel Edmundo shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.10
Denys Shevchenko makes a simple pass to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Allan Nielsen. Allan Nielsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.33
Alfredo Gimenez passes the ball forward to Gary Moncur. Gary Moncur threads the ball through to Miguel Edmundo. Miguel Edmundo shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Spencer Wright-Phillips catches Denys Shevchenko on the ankles. Spencer Wright-Phillips is given another warning by the referee! Denys Shevchenko runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to João Lucas Lima of Rochdale
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
0
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
21%
48.4%
30.6%