Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,525 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons start the match!
4.34
0-0Niccolo Midgley chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Deane. Chris Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Brand. Lee Brand shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
9.06
0-0Thierry Riggott threads the ball through to James Windass. James Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.56
Henry Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
16.43
0-0Craig Lawrence sees space and advances. Craig Lawrence passes the ball forward but Steve Jess is offside!
20.36
Tim Ince makes a probing pass to Steve Jess. Steve Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.31
Brian Davies makes a simple pass to Tim Ince. Tim Ince threads the ball through to Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
24.29
Craig Lawrence makes a simple pass to Steve Jess. Steve Jess goes all the way! Steve Jess rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
26.21
Marcus Greening makes a probing pass to Carl Coppinger. Carl Coppinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi goes all the way! Greg Grimandi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Teddy James easily smothers it!
27.31
0-0Adam Youds makes a simple pass to Tim Ince. Tim Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Carl Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.53
Damien Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Brooking. Danny Brooking knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.35
Craig Lawrence surges forward with the ball. Craig Lawrence shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.15
Danny Brooking makes a simple pass to Steve Jess. Steve Jess shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Malcolm Wainwright!
38.52
Adam Youds passes the ball forward to Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.55
Adam Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Greening. Henry Greening takes it forward alone. Henry Greening finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Malcolm Wainwright manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!
53.15
1-0Adam Youds flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Greening. Henry Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess goes all the way! Steve Jess tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.38
Carl Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Owen.
60.05
1-0Rochdale are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.20
James Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Brand. Lee Brand shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.22
James Owen passes the ball forward to Danny Brooking. Danny Brooking brings the ball forward. Danny Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.28
Tim Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Midgley.
66.08
Craig Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.52
Carl Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Grimandi. Greg Grimandi shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.36
Danny Brooking makes a probing pass to Steve Jess. Steve Jess finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.33
James Windass knocks the ball forward to Lee Brand. Lee Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.14
James Owen surges forward with the ball. James Owen passes the ball forward to Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Henry Greening brings the ball forward. Henry Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
12
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
23.9%
45.5%
30.7%
Scorers
| Steve Jess 53 |