Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 2,608 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
Rochdale kick off!
4.21
Spencer Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.41
Danny Brooking comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Cutler. The referee calls over Danny Brooking and warns him to calm down! Marvin Cutler runs off the knock.
22.45
Marvin Cutler barges into Steve Jess. Marvin Cutler is warned by the referee! Steve Jess stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.58
Tim Ince passes the ball forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Gary Best!
28.16
Craig Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess knocks the ball forward to Adam Carlton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.48
Rochdale are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
33.39
Danny Brooking makes a simple pass to Steve Jess. Steve Jess plays a perfect one-two with Adam Carlton and rushes in on goal... Steve Jess tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
36.26
Adam Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Greening. Henry Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton plays a perfect one-two with Steve Jess and rushes in on goal... Adam Carlton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Carlton Anderton sees space and advances. Carlton Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic get the second half underway!
51.45
Paul Oliver advances with the ball. Paul Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy makes a probing pass to Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.17
Andy Mcgovern hacks James Owen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Owen stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.47
Danny Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
75.12
Carlton Anderton makes a probing pass to Tim Guppy. Tim Guppy shoots from 25 yards but Teddy James is on top of it.
78.54
James Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Brooking. Danny Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gary Best.
81.56
Craig Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess plays a perfect one-two with Adam Carlton and rushes in on goal... Steve Jess rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.50
Henry Greening chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.04
James Owen knocks the ball forward to Danny Brooking. Danny Brooking passes the ball forward to Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Jess. Steve Jess flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
89.56
Carlton Anderton flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern plays a perfect one-two with Tim Guppy and rushes in on goal... Andy Mcgovern shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Andy Mcgovern scores for Oldham Athletic!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Adam Carlton of Rochdale
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
28.4%
48.6%
23%