Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 9,805 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Rochdale and Gillingham are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Rochdale and Gillingham are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Gillingham kick off the first half!
2.26
0-0James Black advances with the ball. James Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
3.04
0-0Neil Bastin comes in with a late challenge on Claude Escudé. The referee calls over Neil Bastin and warns him to calm down! Claude Escudé stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.24
0-0Niccolo Wilson passes the ball forward to Neil Bastin. Neil Bastin passes the ball forward to Antonio Reyes. Antonio Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.44
0-0Gillingham are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rochdale's defence.
14.37
0-0Neil Bastin sees a break and surges forward. Neil Bastin kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Reyes but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.11
Claude Escudé flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks the ball forward to Anthony Jobson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.37
Nicola C. Rachini chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Mowbray who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
47.35
Claude Escudé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
48.45
Del Robinson passes the ball forward to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.42
Rochdale are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Gillingham's defence.
53.03
1-0Nigel James makes a probing pass to Claude Escudé. Claude Escudé chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Seaman and rushes in on goal... Anthony Jobson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Jobson!
60.35
Niccolo Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Bastin. Neil Bastin passes the ball forward to Des Konchesky. Des Konchesky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel James.
61.42
Nigel James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
65.02
Alistair Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini makes a probing pass to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.58
Alistair Kanu hacks Torsten Lindner from behind! Alistair Kanu is warned by the referee! Torsten Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.15
Ruben Ramos clumsily knocks into Del Robinson. Ruben Ramos is warned by the referee! Del Robinson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.44
Nicholas Newby makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Newby shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%
Scorers