Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 2,741 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Blackpool kick off!
3.47
0-0Henry Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Luke Scowcroft manages to gather it comfortably.
4.34
0-1Joe Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Peters. Harry Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Shearer. Graham Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graham Shearer!
8.49
Danny Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess goes all the way! Steve Jess tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Luke Scowcroft manages to gather it comfortably.
10.23
0-1Des Clemence makes a simple pass to Anthony Stone. Anthony Stone makes a simple pass to Harry Peters. Harry Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.12
Leon Stamp sees space and advances. Leon Stamp makes a simple pass to Harry Peters. Harry Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.08
0-1Anthony Stone threads the ball through to Graham Shearer. Graham Shearer passes the ball forward but Harry Peters is offside!
24.04
Matthew Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Stone. Anthony Stone makes a simple pass to Harry Peters. Harry Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.43
0-1Blackpool are easily keeping Rochdale at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.43
Tim Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton shoots from long range but Luke Scowcroft is on top of it.
36.25
Henry Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess plays a perfect one-two with Adam Carlton and rushes in on goal... Steve Jess cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Luke Scowcroft is on top of it.
44.57
0-1Harry Peters catches Adam Youds on the ankles. Harry Peters is given a warning by the referee! Adam Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Rochdale kick off the second half!
55.06
Oleg Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Shearer. Graham Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.03
Anthony Stone catches Danny Brooking on the ankles. Anthony Stone is given a warning by the referee! Danny Brooking hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.45
Henry Greening threads the ball through to Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton goes all the way! Adam Carlton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Luke Scowcroft manages to keep it out.
69.26
0-1Danny Brooking makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Brooking plays a perfect one-two with Adam Carlton and rushes in on goal... Danny Brooking tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.05
Leon Stamp chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Riggott. Oleg Riggott chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.27
Damien Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Ince. Tim Ince makes a probing pass to Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton goes all the way! Adam Carlton tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.56
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.46
Adam Carlton comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Gray. The referee calls over Adam Carlton and warns him to calm down! Oleg Gray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.26
Brian Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Greening. Henry Greening advances with the ball. Henry Greening shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
81.26
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
85.14
Joe Vernazza passes the ball forward to Graham Shearer. Graham Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Peters. Harry Peters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.55
Tim Ince knocks the ball forward 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 goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
24.1%
43%
32.9%
Scorers