Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 8,698 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Rochdale and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Rochdale and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Leicester City get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Nigel James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini passes the ball forward to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.26
0-0Anthony Jobson hacks Arthur Cort from behind! Anthony Jobson is warned by the referee! Arthur Cort stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.55
0-0Leicester City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
28.22
0-0Philipp Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Milburn. Ruel Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel James.
33.36
Alistair Kanu sees a break and surges forward. Alistair Kanu threads the ball through to Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Wetherall.
34.31
Alistair Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini makes a simple pass to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
36.41
1-0Claude Escudé kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.39
1-0Claude Escudé makes a probing pass to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Danny Oakes easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Rochdale kick off!
47.11
Nigel James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
55.42
Claude Escudé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Oakes who gathers it comfortably.
65.36
Dean Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Francis May. Francis May makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson goes all the way! Chris Kitson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Marvin Le Tissier.
67.22
Francis May makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
71.27
Claude Escudé takes it forward alone. Claude Escudé lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.05
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Alistair Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Claude Escudé. Claude Escudé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
23.8%
46.2%
30%
Scorers