Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Amanda WarnerAmanda Warner Computer Player Computer Player
Juan Ignacio LorenzoJ. Lorenzo81
G
captain1
G
60Paul DrakeP. Drake
Cesare MilaneseC. Milanese71
D
2
D
59Chris UnsworthC. Unsworth
Garry FergusonG. Ferguson67
D
3
D
57Darren ScholesD. Scholes
Jose DiezJ. Diez68
D
4
D
56Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright
Sean ApolloniS. Apolloni68
D
5
D
67Daniele JobsonD. Jobson
Adriano BelliniA. Bellini66
M
6
M
60Daniel VieiraD. Vieira
Francis MontagueF. Montague72
M
7captain
M
54Graham MillsG. Mills
Fabio HubnerF. Hubner69
M
8
G
63Kelvin LightfootK. Lightfoot
Jean-Luc BiancalaniJ. Biancalani73
A
9
D
44Dean MorrisD. Morris
Leonardo SusicL. Susic69
A
10
A
75Dave EtheringtonD. Etherington
Steve CollymoreS. Collymore63
A
11
A
66Paolo Lua-LuaP. Lua-Lua
 
Nicolas SchönenbornN. Schönenborn65
D
12
A
71Norman HughesN. Hughes
Pierre G. RutzittuP. Rutzittu63
M
13
D
65Dion CarrickD. Carrick
Tchiressoua LauretT. Lauret46
A
14
D
51Francis KingF. King

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,842 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Sharpe.


0.00
Rochdale kick off and get the match underway!
3.38
Graham Mills hacks Fabio Hubner from behind! Graham Mills is shown the yellow card! Fabio Hubner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.16
Daniele Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Luc Biancalani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Luc Biancalani runs off the knock.
12.59
Fabio Hubner receives the ball from a throw-in from Adriano Bellini. Fabio Hubner flicks a high pass forward. Steve Collymore controls it well on his chest. Steve Collymore plays a one-two with Jean-Luc Biancalani and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Steve Collymore provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Drake with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
21.31
Showing composure, Dean Morris laces a through ball forward to Paolo Lua-Lua. Paolo Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Ignacio Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.
24.08
Adriano Bellini takes the throw-in. Francis Montague sees Jean-Luc Biancalani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Luc Biancalani whips in a cross ball towards Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.00
Fabio Hubner flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Biancalani controls it well on his chest. Jean-Luc Biancalani runs straight at the defence! Jean-Luc Biancalani shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.35
Fabio Hubner kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.02
Dean Morris knocks the ball forward to Paolo Lua-Lua. Paolo Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Ignacio Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.
40.10
Kelvin Lightfoot clumsily knocks into Adriano Bellini. Kelvin Lightfoot is shown the yellow card! Adriano Bellini runs off the knock.
44.13
Dean Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance. Juan Ignacio Lorenzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
45.00
Garry Ferguson makes a simple pass to Adriano Bellini. With a delightful solo run, Adriano Bellini stretches the opposition's defence. Adriano Bellini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
48.27
Dean Morris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Lua-Lua. Paolo Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Ignacio Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.
55.46
Daniele Jobson hacks Jean-Luc Biancalani from behind! Daniele Jobson is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Luc Biancalani stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.57
Sean Apolloni chips the ball to his team mate, Adriano Bellini. Adriano Bellini threads the ball through to Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paul Drake effortlessly smothers it!
60.15
Leeds United have made a substitution with Francis King replacing Dave Etherington .
61.24
Adriano Bellini flicks a high pass forward. Steve Collymore collects the pass. Steve Collymore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.00
With great vision, Francis Montague plays the ball forward to Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani edges inside the box! Daniele Jobson barges into Jean-Luc Biancalani. Penalty for Rochdale!!
67.00
The referee points to the spot..
68.35
Jean-Luc Biancalani takes a stuttering run up. It's in!! Paul Drake had no chance!!
72.29
Francis Montague threads the ball through to Leonardo Susic. Leonardo Susic rushes past Darren Scholes! Some silky footwork from Leonardo Susic provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Paul Drake is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.45
With a delightful solo run, Francis Montague stretches the opposition's defence. Francis Montague makes a pass forward but Leonardo Susic makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
77.24
Leeds United have made a substitution with Dion Carrick replacing Kelvin Lightfoot and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
79.42
Jose Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Hubner. With great vision, Fabio Hubner plays the ball forward to Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Graham Mills plays the ball forward to Paolo Lua-Lua. Paolo Lua-Lua shoots from outside the area. Juan Ignacio Lorenzo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

Leeds United
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.6%
28.4%
Play Area
20.9%
46.3%
32.8%

Scorers
Steve Collymore 13, 24
Jean-Luc Biancalani 30, 68 (p)
Leonardo Susic 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Collymore of Rochdale

Match Ratings