Match Report
| Rochdale | Rochdale |  |  | Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ugo Black | U. Black |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Niccolo Wright-Phillips | N. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Adam Moss | A. Moss | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Ronnie Lampard | R. Lampard | |||||||||
| Glynn Ripley | G. Ripley | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Nick Philips | N. Philips | |||||||||
| Gary Clapham | G. Clapham | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Matt Dodd | M. Dodd | |||||||||
| Neil Priestley | N. Priestley | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Sylvain Bramble | S. Bramble | |||||||||
| Darren Murrin | D. Murrin | | 63 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 60 | | Dale Hackworth | D. Hackworth | ||||||||
| Omer Dodd | O. Dodd | | 63 | M | | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Dean Greaves | D. Greaves | ||||||||
| Titus Marsden | T. Marsden | | 59 | M | | 8 | | A | 57 | | Adam Brown | A. Brown | |||||||||
| Chris Brown | C. Brown | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Dennis Flintlock | D. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Kieron Lloyd | K. Lloyd | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Richard Upson | R. Upson | |||||||||
| Jermaine Jess | J. Jess | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Noel Adams | N. Adams | |||||||||
| Paolo Barrett | P. Barrett | | 54 | M | | 12 | | M | 49 | | Wes Sinclair | W. Sinclair | |||||||||
| James Irles | J. Irles |  | 50 | M | | 13 | | G | 43 |  | Francesco G. Adani | F. Adani | |||||||||
| Stan Bridges | S. Bridges | | 49 | M | | 14 | | M | 43 | | Trevor Bellamy | T. Bellamy | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,405 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
3.07
0-0Dean Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Adams. Noel Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.07
0-0Matt Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Greaves. Dean Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Upson. Richard Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Brown. Adam Brown connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.21
Dale Hackworth flicks a high pass forward to Adam Brown who brings the ball under control. Adam Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.29
0-0Gary Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Dodd. Omer Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
15.08
Darren Murrin takes the throw-in. Neil Priestley threads the ball through to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.12
Titus Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Chris Brown who takes it down. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
21.48
Matt Dodd powers a long ball forward. Adam Brown plays a one-two with Noel Adams and rushes in on goal... Adam Brown makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.02
0-0Dean Greaves hacks Neil Priestley from behind! Dean Greaves is shown the yellow card! Neil Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.15
Jermaine Jess clumsily knocks into Ronnie Lampard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Lampard runs off the knock.
30.58
Darren Murrin flicks a high ball forward to Jermaine Jess who takes it down. Jermaine Jess shoots from 20 yards but Niccolo Wright-Phillips is on top of it.
32.57
Neil Priestley flicks a high ball forward to Jermaine Jess who takes it down. Jermaine Jess whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
34.11
0-0Darren Murrin hacks Dean Greaves from behind! The referee warns Darren Murrin to calm down! Dean Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.12
Dean Greaves passes the ball forward to Noel Adams. Noel Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Upson. Richard Upson heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Dean Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Noel Adams controls it well on his chest. Noel Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Macclesfield Town kicking off!
48.54
Omer Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Dodd.
51.50
Dean Greaves brings the ball forward. Dean Greaves runs straight at the defence! Dean Greaves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.36
Sylvain Bramble clumsily knocks into Chris Brown. The referee warns Sylvain Bramble to calm down! Chris Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.36
0-0Free kick to Rochdale just outside the area...
58.47
Kieron Lloyd takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
60.52
With a delightful solo run, Dean Greaves stretches the opposition's defence. Dean Greaves finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
61.23
Dean Greaves threads a neat ball through to Adam Brown. Adam Brown shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
65.05
0-0With vision, Glynn Ripley laces a through ball forward to Darren Murrin. Darren Murrin hits a low pass to Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess makes a pass forward but Kieron Lloyd makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
66.36
0-0Adam Moss plays the ball forward to Omer Dodd. Showing composure, Omer Dodd laces a through ball forward to Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Sylvain Bramble!
67.04
Dean Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Flintlock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Flintlock finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
69.36
Neil Priestley sees a break and surges forward. Neil Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Sylvain Bramble. That should have been a goal!
75.15
Darren Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Philips.
77.14
0-0Rochdale have made a substitution with Paolo Barrett replacing Gary Clapham .
78.21
1-0Omer Dodd chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd plays a quick one-two with Jermaine Jess and rushes in on goal... Kieron Lloyd shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rochdale!
80.21
Rochdale have made a substitution with James Irles replacing Omer Dodd .
81.47
Dean Greaves decides to run forward with the ball. Dean Greaves finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.36
Adam Moss threads the ball through to Darren Murrin. Darren Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Lloyd. Kieron Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Jess. Jermaine Jess jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Neil Priestley catches Dean Greaves on the ankles. Neil Priestley is warned by the referee! Dean Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
23.6%
44.4%
31.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kieron Lloyd of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ugo Black (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adam Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Ripley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Priestley (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Darren Murrin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Omer Dodd (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Titus Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kieron Lloyd (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jermaine Jess (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Paolo Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | James Irles (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stan Bridges (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Wright-Phillips (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Lampard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sylvain Bramble (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dale Hackworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dean Greaves (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Adam Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dennis Flintlock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Upson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Noel Adams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wes Sinclair (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francesco G. Adani (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Trevor Bellamy (MID) | 0 | |