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It's a sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 17,260 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
6.44
Robbie Beckham makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Beckham sees a break and surges forward. Robbie Beckham shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.45
Ugo Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Gustavo Dejesus manages to gather it comfortably.
9.14
Ugo Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Johansson.
10.27
Axel Villalobos surges forward with the ball. Axel Villalobos takes it forward alone. Axel Villalobos knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.49
Ugo Tiler surges forward with the ball. Ugo Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gustavo Dejesus manages to gather it comfortably.
15.51
Mohammed Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Green. Harry Green goes all the way! Harry Green shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Harry Green!
21.21
Robbie Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei knocks the ball forward to Harry Green. Harry Green goes all the way! Harry Green shoots from just inside the box but Gustavo Dejesus is on top of it.
22.01
Richard Johansson hacks Mario Wijnen from behind! Richard Johansson is given a warning by the referee! Mario Wijnen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.41
Martin Rukavina chips the ball to his team mate, Jalo Hyypia. Jalo Hyypia makes a probing pass to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen shoots from long range but it is miles over!
32.48
Robbie Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Salvador Gomez. The referee calls over Robbie Beckham and warns him to calm down! Salvador Gomez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.04
Mohammed Edusei flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Green. Harry Green knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.37
Mohammed Edusei knocks the ball forward to Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
42.45
Hesekiel Rosengren takes it forward alone. Hesekiel Rosengren lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
47.30
Jalo Hyypia chips the ball to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.06
Richard Johansson makes a probing pass to Jalo Hyypia. Jalo Hyypia chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward but Salvador Gomez is offside!
53.18
Martin Rukavina clumsily knocks into Hugo Garba. The referee calls over Martin Rukavina and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Garba grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.58
Martin Rukavina sees a break and surges forward. Martin Rukavina makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Rukavina threads the ball through to Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mohammed Babayaro manages to gather it comfortably.
55.35
Néstor Delacruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.47
Stuart Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Platt. Scott Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen flicks the ball with his head. Mohammed Babayaro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.16
Néstor Delacruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen whips in a cross ball towards Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.07
Scott Platt makes a simple pass to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robert Wright-Phillips scores for Tottenham Hotspur!!
73.07
Martin Rukavina knocks the ball forward to Néstor Delacruz. Néstor Delacruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Mohammed Babayaro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.43
Martin Rukavina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Platt. Scott Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Mohammed Babayaro manages to gather it comfortably.
81.04
Scott Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Mohammed Babayaro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Robert Wright-Phillips of Tottenham Hotspur
Match Statistics
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
25.7%
43.2%
31.1%