Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tommy Mccann | T. Mccann |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Ugo Black | U. Black | |||||||||
| Ighli Ganz | I. Ganz |  | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Adam Moss | A. Moss | |||||||||
| Matthew Thomson | M. Thomson | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Glynn Ripley | G. Ripley | |||||||||
| Steven Eadie | S. Eadie | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Gary Clapham | G. Clapham | |||||||||
| Danny Mike | D. Mike | | 60 | M | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Neil Priestley | N. Priestley | |||||||||
| Benedetto Teodorani | B. Teodorani | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Darren Murrin | D. Murrin | |||||||||
| Clive Rankin | C. Rankin | | 56 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 63 | | Omer Dodd | O. Dodd | ||||||||
| Omer Bastin | O. Bastin | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Titus Marsden | T. Marsden | |||||||||
| Alberto Camacho | A. Camacho |  | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Chris Brown | C. Brown | |||||||||
| Peter Impey | P. Impey | | 50 | A | | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Kieron Lloyd | K. Lloyd | ||||||||
| Simon Mckay | S. Mckay | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Jermaine Jess | J. Jess | |||||||||
| James Chadwick | J. Chadwick | | 49 | M | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Paolo Barrett | P. Barrett | |||||||||
| Omer Powell | O. Powell | | 49 | G | | 13 | | M | 50 |  | James Irles | J. Irles | |||||||||
| George Johnson | G. Johnson | | 48 | M | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Stan Bridges | S. Bridges | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Blackpool and Rochdale are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Blackpool and Rochdale are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackpool get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Clive Rankin chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Impey. Peter Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Mckay but the linesman indicates offside!
3.53
0-0Darren Murrin hacks Omer Bastin from behind! Darren Murrin is shown the yellow card! Omer Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.40
0-0Darren Murrin threads the ball through to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess plays a one-two with Chris Brown and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Jermaine Jess provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.24
Darren Murrin threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess deftly passes the ball to Kieron Lloyd, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Kieron Lloyd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.14
0-0Benedetto Teodorani catches Omer Dodd on the ankles. The referee calls over Benedetto Teodorani and warns him to calm down! Omer Dodd gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.49
0-0Glynn Ripley hits a low pass to Titus Marsden. Titus Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Chris Brown collects the pass. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Mccann who gathers it comfortably.
27.01
0-0Rochdale are dictating the run of play here today.
28.45
0-1Adam Moss makes a strong solo run forward. Adam Moss surges forward with the ball. Adam Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.20
Benedetto Teodorani barges into Omer Dodd. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Dodd is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
34.40
Glynn Ripley threads the ball through to Darren Murrin. Darren Murrin threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess plays a one-two with Chris Brown and advances towards the goal... Jermaine Jess takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
38.52
Darren Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Eadie.
39.25
0-2Neil Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Jess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Jess shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
40.11
Clive Rankin threads the ball through to Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackpool players seem much more motivated whilst the Rochdale players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Rochdale kick off!
48.21
With a delightful solo run, Omer Bastin stretches the opposition's defence. Omer Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.54
Glynn Ripley threads the ball through to Neil Priestley. Neil Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Kieron Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown connects with a diving header. Solid save from Tommy Mccann. What a great pair of hands!
51.28
Clive Rankin plays the ball forward to Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Impey and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Mckay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Ugo Black!
54.24
Adam Moss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Murrin. Darren Murrin makes a simple pass to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Jermaine Jess provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
55.42
0-2Clive Rankin makes a beautiful solo run. Clive Rankin plays a one-two with Peter Impey and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Clive Rankin provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Adam Moss happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.12
Darren Murrin passes the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown shoots from 25 yards. Tommy Mccann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Clapham picks a pass forward to Neil Priestley. Neil Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Jess collects the pass. Jermaine Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.20
Clive Rankin plays the ball forward to Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
65.19
Clive Rankin makes a probing pass to Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay plays a one-two with Peter Impey and rushes in on goal... Simon Mckay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.50
Gary Clapham flicks a high ball forward to Omer Dodd who takes it down. Omer Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Chris Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Brown plays a one-two with Jermaine Jess and rushes in on goal... Chris Brown takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.59
0-3Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Paolo Barrett replacing Gary Clapham and James Irles replacing Omer Dodd .
78.66
Rochdale are dictating the run of play here today.
84.38
Danny Mike decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Mike plays a one-two with Alberto Camacho and rushes in on goal... Danny Mike tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.10
Steven Eadie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Teodorani. Benedetto Teodorani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay skips past Glynn Ripley! Simon Mckay takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
23.5%
45.7%
30.9%
Scorers
| Simon Mckay 87 | Kieron Lloyd 28 Jermaine Jess 34 Chris Brown 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jermaine Jess of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tommy Mccann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ighli Ganz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthew Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steven Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danny Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Benedetto Teodorani (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Clive Rankin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Omer Bastin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Mckay (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | James Chadwick (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Omer Powell (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Johnson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ugo Black (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adam Moss (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Glynn Ripley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Murrin (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Omer Dodd (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Titus Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Brown (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kieron Lloyd (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jermaine Jess (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Paolo Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | James Irles (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stan Bridges (MID) | 0 | |