Match Report


RochdaleRochdale     Luton TownLuton Town
Andrew Andrew Computer Player Computer Player
Teddy JamesT. James39
G
1
G
39Niccolo WalkerN. Walker
Brian DaviesB. Davies42
D
2
D
47Francis MarsdenF. Marsden
James OwenJ. Owen41
D
3
D
44Gareth EdwardsG. Edwards
Adam YoudsA. Youds40
D
4
D
40Chris CookeC. Cooke
Damien StandingD. Standing31
D
5
M
52Adam GreavesA. Greaves
Danny BrookingD. Brooking51
M
6
M
47Stan HarrisonS. Harrison
Henry GreeningH. Greening50
M
7
M
43Harvey RiggottH. Riggott
Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence49
M
8
M
39Malcolm BrightonM. Brighton
Tim InceT. Ince48
M
9
M
36Andy BenjaminA. Benjamin
Adam CarltonA. Carlton43
A
10
A
54Leon CadamarteriL. Cadamarteri
Steve JessS. Jess42
A
11
A
52Ashley YoudsA. Youds
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 2,660 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
2.16
Henry Greening catches Andy Benjamin on the ankles. The referee calls over Henry Greening and warns him to calm down! Andy Benjamin stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.46
Adam Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Greening. Henry Greening decides to run forward with the ball. Henry Greening finds some space and shoots from distance. Niccolo Walker is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.23
Craig Lawrence takes it forward alone. Craig Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Jess. Steve Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Niccolo Walker manages to gather it comfortably.
18.26
Stan Harrison makes a probing pass to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Ashley Youds but he's offside!
27.00
Francis Marsden catches Adam Carlton on the ankles. Francis Marsden is warned by the referee! Adam Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.07
Francis Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Riggott. Harvey Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.35
Gareth Edwards sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Edwards knocks the ball forward to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.38
Andy Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Youds. Ashley Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.17
Malcolm Brighton makes a probing pass to Ashley Youds. Ashley Youds goes all the way! Ashley Youds cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
36.28
Adam Youds threads the ball through to Henry Greening. Henry Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess goes all the way! Steve Jess rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Luton Town kick off!
49.54
Stan Harrison makes a probing pass to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri goes all the way! Leon Cadamarteri takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leon Cadamarteri!
60.00
Brian Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Greening. Henry Greening threads the ball through to Steve Jess. Steve Jess goes all the way! Steve Jess shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Walker easily smothers it!
63.49
Henry Greening advances with the ball. Henry Greening plays a perfect one-two with Steve Jess and rushes in on goal... Henry Greening makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Niccolo Walker is on top of it.
67.28
Tim Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Niccolo Walker easily smothers it.
73.58
Andy Benjamin advances with the ball. Andy Benjamin shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.51
Luton Town are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rochdale's defence.
77.13
Malcolm Brighton passes the ball forward to Ashley Youds. Ashley Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.49
Adam Carlton hacks Gareth Edwards from behind! Adam Carlton is warned by the referee! Gareth Edwards stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.20
Damien Standing passes the ball forward to Henry Greening. Henry Greening makes a simple pass to Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton knocks the ball forward to Steve Jess but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.47
Damien Standing makes a simple pass to Tim Ince. Tim Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.54
Francis Marsden knocks the ball forward to Stan Harrison. Stan Harrison makes a simple pass to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Teddy James manages to gather it comfortably.
87.52
Henry Greening takes it forward alone. Henry Greening goes all the way! Henry Greening takes a shot at goal. Niccolo Walker is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Malcolm Brighton comes in with a late challenge on Craig Lawrence. The referee calls over Malcolm Brighton and warns him to calm down! Craig Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Henry Greening of Rochdale
Match Statistics
 

Rochdale

Luton Town
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
28.7%
46%
25.3%

Scorers
Henry Greening 8, 88
Leon Cadamarteri 50