Match Report
| Luton Town | Luton Town |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Massimiliano Malafronte | M. Malafronte |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Ugo Black | U. Black | |||||||||
| Mike Galli | M. Galli | | 65 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Adam Moss | A. Moss | ||||||||
| Frank Delaney | F. Delaney | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Glynn Ripley | G. Ripley | |||||||||
| Norman Ince | N. Ince | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Gary Clapham | G. Clapham | |||||||||
| Tiago Andrade | T. Andrade |  | 49 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Neil Priestley | N. Priestley | |||||||||
| Eoin Atherton | E. Atherton | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Darren Murrin | D. Murrin | |||||||||
| Adam Mcgreal | A. Mcgreal | | 51 | M | | 7 | | | M | 63 | | Omer Dodd | O. Dodd | ||||||||
| Max Burbage | M. Burbage | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Titus Marsden | T. Marsden | |||||||||
| Sebastian Metzger | S. Metzger |  | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Chris Brown | C. Brown | |||||||||
| Gareth Nicholls | G. Nicholls | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Kieron Lloyd | K. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Francis Barrett | F. Barrett | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Jermaine Jess | J. Jess | |||||||||
| Paul Coppinger | P. Coppinger | | 52 | G | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Paolo Barrett | P. Barrett | |||||||||
| Demetrio Pavan | D. Pavan | | 47 | M | | 13 | | M | 50 |  | James Irles | J. Irles | |||||||||
| Tony Gascoigne | T. Gascoigne | | 47 | D | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Stan Bridges | S. Bridges | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Luton Town kick off!
3.43
0-0Eoin Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
6.19
0-0Omer Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd shoots from long range. Massimiliano Malafronte easily gets down and covers it.
10.08
Neil Priestley brings the ball forward. Neil Priestley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.35
0-0Chris Brown clumsily knocks into Mike Galli. Chris Brown is shown the yellow card! Mike Galli stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.36
Max Burbage threads the ball through to Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ugo Black manages to gather it.
24.30
0-0Darren Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Delaney.
26.23
Jermaine Jess catches Norman Ince on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.46
Glynn Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Jess who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Jess shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
30.40
Francis Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Adam Moss. Francis Barrett is shown the yellow card! Adam Moss runs off the knock.
32.50
33.06
With imagination, Frank Delaney plays the ball forward to Max Burbage. Max Burbage runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Max Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Black who gathers it comfortably.
36.21
Adam Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
38.59
0-0Omer Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess knocks the ball forward to Chris Brown but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.52
Titus Marsden threads a neat ball through to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.34
Adam Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rochdale start the second half!
47.30
0-1Gary Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Titus Marsden collects the pass. Titus Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Jermaine Jess who takes it down. Jermaine Jess whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Massimiliano Malafronte has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.21
Adam Moss chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd makes a simple pass to Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimiliano Malafronte who gathers it comfortably.
57.55
Tiago Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Atherton who takes it down. Eoin Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Metzger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ugo Black didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.56
0-1Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Demetrio Pavan replacing Francis Barrett and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .
63.15
Max Burbage threads a neat ball through to Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Pavan. With a superhuman jump, Demetrio Pavan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Ugo Black has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.44
Titus Marsden runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Titus Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.56
Omer Dodd hits a low pass to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.04
Omer Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.36
Rochdale have made a substitution with Paolo Barrett replacing Gary Clapham .
78.41
Darren Murrin hits a low pass to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess plays a one-two with Kieron Lloyd and advances towards the goal... Jermaine Jess shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
81.15
1-1Adam Moss flicks a high ball forward to Neil Priestley who takes it down. Neil Priestley sees a break and surges forward. Neil Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Norman Ince clumsily knocks into Chris Brown. Chris Brown appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
83.44
Neil Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
84.02
Max Burbage hacks Darren Murrin from behind! Max Burbage is shown the yellow card! Darren Murrin runs off the knock.
85.13
Paolo Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Omer Dodd who takes it down. Omer Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
89.37
Omer Dodd passes the ball forward to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Max Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Demetrio Pavan. Demetrio Pavan edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Demetrio Pavan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
35.9%
44.9%
19.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Demetrio Pavan of Luton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Massimiliano Malafronte (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mike Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norman Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Atherton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adam Mcgreal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Max Burbage (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Sebastian Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gareth Nicholls (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Francis Barrett (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Paul Coppinger (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Demetrio Pavan (MID) |  | 9 |
| 14. | Tony Gascoigne (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ugo Black (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adam Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Ripley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Priestley (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Darren Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Omer Dodd (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Titus Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Chris Brown (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Kieron Lloyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jermaine Jess (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Paolo Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | James Irles (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Bridges (MID) | 0 | |