Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Millwall | Millwall | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marvin Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Dave Andrews | D. Andrews | |||||||||
| Julian Coppinger | J. Coppinger | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 |  | Daniel Vieira | D. Vieira | |||||||||
| Nigel James | N. James | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Wes Goodwin | W. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Alistair Kanu | A. Kanu | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Simon Armstrong | S. Armstrong | |||||||||
| James Black | J. Black | | 54 | D | | 5 | | M | 54 | | Ruel Mustoe | R. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Nicholas Newby | N. Newby | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Ralph Davies | R. Davies | |||||||||
| Nicola C. Rachini | N. Rachini |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Nick Upson | N. Upson | |||||||||
| Claude Escudé | C. Escudé |  | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 |  | Nikos Victoria | N. Victoria | |||||||||
| Del Robinson | D. Robinson | | 59 | M | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Graziano Brocchi | G. Brocchi | |||||||||
| Anthony Jobson | A. Jobson | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Simon Smith | S. Smith | |||||||||
| Tommy Seaman | T. Seaman | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Norman King | N. King | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Millwall. A crowd of 9,182 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Millwall get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Nicholas Newby makes a simple pass to Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.04
0-0Ruel Mustoe decides to run forward with the ball. Ruel Mustoe tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
6.15
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.50
0-0Ruel Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King passes the ball forward but Graziano Brocchi is offside!
16.52
Nick Upson makes a simple pass to Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel James.
21.55
Daniel Vieira passes the ball forward to Ruel Mustoe. Ruel Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.15
Alistair Kanu advances with the ball. Alistair Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.48
Wes Goodwin sees space and advances. Wes Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Norman King. Norman King sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.44
0-0Wes Goodwin hacks Anthony Jobson from behind! The referee motions to Wes Goodwin to come over. It's a red card!! Anthony Jobson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.43
0-0Claude Escudé catches Nick Upson on the ankles. Claude Escudé is given a warning by the referee! Nick Upson runs off the knock.
44.15
Alistair Kanu passes the ball forward to Claude Escudé. Claude Escudé makes a simple pass to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
54.14
Julian Coppinger makes a probing pass to Claude Escudé. Claude Escudé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson goes all the way! Anthony Jobson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.11
Simon Armstrong threads the ball through to Nikos Victoria. Nikos Victoria knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Smith. Simon Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.28
Nick Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Smith. Simon Smith shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
60.50
Del Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.34
Millwall are easily keeping Rochdale at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.52
Nick Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
67.15
Nigel James kicks a strong pass forward to Claude Escudé. Claude Escudé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.28
0-0Norman King comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Jobson. The referee calls over Norman King and warns him to calm down! Anthony Jobson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.30
Julian Coppinger brings the ball forward. Julian Coppinger makes a probing pass to Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.56
Graziano Brocchi clumsily knocks into James Black. Graziano Brocchi is warned by the referee! James Black stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
0-0Alistair Kanu knocks the ball forward to Claude Escudé. Claude Escudé knocks the ball forward to Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman goes all the way! Tommy Seaman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Dave Andrews is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!