Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Amanda WarnerAmanda Warner Computer Player Computer Player
Juan Ignacio LorenzoJ. Lorenzo81
G
captain1
G
62Liam ChadwickL. Chadwick
Cesare MilaneseC. Milanese71
D
2
D
71Ian CroftI. Croft
Garry FergusonG. Ferguson67
D
3
D
60Jody NaylorJ. Naylor
Jose DiezJ. Diez68
D
4captain
D
58Nwankwo JobsonN. Jobson
Sean ApolloniS. Apolloni68
D
5
M
60Iago SilvaI. Silva
Adriano BelliniA. Bellini66
M
6
M
57Eddie BenjaminE. Benjamin
Francis MontagueF. Montague72
M
7
M
52Francis HaynesF. Haynes
Fabio HubnerF. Hubner69
M
8
M
50Del DrydenD. Dryden
Jean-Luc BiancalaniJ. Biancalani73
A
9
A
73Alberto ByrneA. Byrne
Leonardo SusicL. Susic68
A
10
A
62Ugo ShawU. Shaw
Steve CollymoreS. Collymore62
A
11
A
57Mark TalanM. Talan
 
Nicolas SchönenbornN. Schönenborn65
D
12
D
56Ugo MckayU. Mckay
Pierre G. RutzittuP. Rutzittu63
M
13
D
55Neil JacobsN. Jacobs
Michael ClemenceM. Clemence35
D
14
D
53Gary RowettG. Rowett

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 9,778 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
8.05
Ian Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Haynes. Francis Haynes passes the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Juan Ignacio Lorenzo!
10.26
Francis Haynes barges into Francis Montague. The referee calls over Francis Haynes and warns him to calm down! Francis Montague runs off the knock.
22.27
Iago Silva flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Byrne collects the pass. Alberto Byrne tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
34.15
Sean Apolloni flicks a high ball forward to Adriano Bellini who takes it down. Adriano Bellini kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
38.54
Fabio Hubner flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Susic who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Susic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.33
Francis Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Talan. Mark Talan shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Juan Ignacio Lorenzo manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Jose Diez makes a strong solo run forward. Jose Diez makes a simple pass to Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani threads the ball through to Leonardo Susic but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Cambridge United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Fabio Hubner flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Susic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Susic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Biancalani but the linesman indicates offside!
51.34
Adriano Bellini makes a simple pass to Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore makes a great pass forward. Leonardo Susic runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.37
Francis Haynes knocks the ball forward to Ugo Shaw. Ugo Shaw tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Juan Ignacio Lorenzo.
65.55
Jose Diez flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Hubner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabio Hubner knocks the ball forward to Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore plays a one-two with Leonardo Susic and rushes in on goal... Steve Collymore takes a shot at goal but Liam Chadwick is on top of it.
66.19
Iago Silva threads a neat ball through to Mark Talan. Mark Talan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.15
Francis Haynes decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
73.30
Francis Montague kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Susic. Leonardo Susic shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.46
Jody Naylor makes a simple pass to Eddie Benjamin. With great vision, Eddie Benjamin plays the ball forward to Alberto Byrne. Alberto Byrne shoots from distance but it is miles over!
81.28
Jody Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Francis Haynes collects the pass. Francis Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.42
Adriano Bellini makes a simple pass to Leonardo Susic. Leonardo Susic runs straight at the defence! Leonardo Susic takes a shot at goal. Liam Chadwick gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.03
Garry Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Francis Montague. Francis Montague flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Biancalani controls it well on his chest. Jean-Luc Biancalani makes a great pass forward. Steve Collymore runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

Cambridge United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
33.8%
45.9%
20.3%

Scorers
Mark Talan 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mark Talan of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Juan Ignacio Lorenzo (GK)
8
2.Cesare Milanese (DEF)
6
3.Garry Ferguson (DEF)
6
4.Jose Diez (DEF)
8
5.Sean Apolloni (DEF)
6
6.Adriano Bellini (MID)
7
7.Francis Montague (MID)
6
8.Fabio Hubner (MID)
7
9.Jean-Luc Biancalani (ATT)
6
10.Leonardo Susic (ATT)
7
11.Steve Collymore (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Schönenborn (DEF)
0
13.Pierre G. Rutzittu (MID)
0
14.Michael Clemence (DEF)
0

1.Liam Chadwick (GK)
7
2.Ian Croft (DEF)
6
3.Jody Naylor (DEF)
6
4.Nwankwo Jobson (DEF)
6
5.Iago Silva (MID)
8
6.Eddie Benjamin (MID)
7
7.Francis Haynes (MID)
8
8.Del Dryden (MID)
6
9.Alberto Byrne (ATT)
6
10.Ugo Shaw (ATT)
6
11.Mark Talan (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ugo Mckay (DEF)
0
13.Neil Jacobs (DEF)
0
14.Gary Rowett (DEF)
0