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08/09/2035, Central Edmonton Stadium, Rochdale, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q2

Rochdale Vs Bradford Park Avenue

Rochdale play in a 3-5-2 Att formation, and line up with: S McCorkell (GK) , I Watson (CB) , M Sweeney (CB) , B McAlinden (CB) , A Cadwallader (CM) , M McCracken (CM) , B MacDougal (CAM) , R Gettings (RM) , O Regan (LM) , D McPheters (ST) , A Sprouse (ST) And the subs are: R Rice (CB) , I McGuinness (CB) , R Stirling (CM) , O Yeoman (CM) , K Ferry (ST)

Bradford Park Avenue play in a 4-4-2 Flat formation, and line up with: E McZeal (GK) , D McCabe (CB) , D Ladd (CB) , B Smith (RB) , A Lloyd (LB) , D Collinson (CM) , G McAllaster (CM) , J Merricks (RM) , J Akins (LM) , L McGee (ST) , J Rees (ST) And the subs are: R Onikeke (CB) , A Gregan (CB) , I Parry (CM) , B Issac (CM) , R McCorkell (ST)

Welcome to Central Edmonton Stadium in Rochdale, England where Rochdale will face Bradford Park Avenue.  This is round Q2 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 2496.

1' - Rochdale kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

12' - David Collinson finds James Akins with a short pass.  James Akins sees a run from John Merricks.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and John Merricks is able to take the ball.  John Merricks tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Gavin McAllaster is first to the ball...Gavin McAllaster tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

25' - Owen Regan plays a short pass to Aeron Cadwallader.  Aeron Cadwallader sees Dai McPheters making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

30' - Owen Regan plays a long ball to Bruce McAlinden.  Desmond Ladd tackles Bruce McAlinden and the ball goes loose.  Dai McPheters tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

35' - Eric McZeal sees a run from John Merricks.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John Merricks takes the ball.  John Merricks attempts to dribble past  the advancing Steven McCorkell...but the keeper manages to get down and take the ball!Steven McCorkell passes the ball to Brendan MacDougal.  Brendan MacDougal plays a short pass to Owen Regan.  Owen Regan finds Brendan MacDougal with a short pass.  Brendan MacDougal sees Matt McCracken making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

38' - Desmond Ladd passes a long ball to Dai McCabe.  Dai McCabe curls in a cross, finding James Akins.  James Akins heads the ball towards the top corner...but the shot goes over!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Bradford Park Avenue kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dai McCabe is going to be taken off.  Alan Gregan is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Arran Sprouse is going to be taken off.  Kian Ferry joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Ian Watson plays a short pass to Matt McCracken.  Matt McCracken strikes the ball from distance...but Eric McZeal gets down to stop the shot!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gavin McAllaster is going to be taken off.  Bob Issac is going to be brought on.  

57' - Eric McZeal finds Desmond Ladd with a long pass.  Desmond Ladd passes the ball to James Akins.  James Akins curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Matt Sweeney is going to be taken off.  Rhys Rice joins the game from the bench.  

58' - Bob Issac attempts to beat Matt McCracken using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

59' - Bob Issac spots a run from David Collinson.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

69' - David Collinson hits the ball long to Brett Smith.  Brett Smith brings the ball forward, outpacing Matt McCracken.  

69' - Brett Smith spots a run from Lucas McGee.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Lucas McGee has strayed offside!  

72' - David Collinson tackles Matt McCracken and takes the ball.  Bradford Park Avenue launch a counter attack.  David Collinson crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Watson will come off.  Ian McGuinness joins the game from the bench.  

77' - Bob Issac sees a run from David Collinson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and David Collinson runs on to the ball.  David Collinson looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Steven McCorkell gets down to stop the shot!  

78' - Steven McCorkell attempts to beat John Merricks using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

83' - Dai McPheters tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

85' - Eric McZeal spots a run from John Merricks.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but John Merricks has strayed offside!  

87' - Dai McPheters hits the ball long to Aeron Cadwallader.  Aeron Cadwallader brings the ball forward, outpacing Brett Smith.  

88' - Aeron Cadwallader sees Brendan MacDougal making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

90' - David Collinson sees a run from Bob Issac.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Bob Issac runs on to the ball.  Bob Issac takes a shot towards goal...but Steven McCorkell performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

92' - Rochdale kick the ball off for the restart.  

95' - Brendan MacDougal passes to Richie Gettings.  Richie Gettings finds Owen Regan with a short pass.  Owen Regan plays a long ball to Ian McGuinness.  Ian McGuinness curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Alan Gregan.  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

106' - Bradford Park Avenue kick the ball off for the restart.  

113' - Brendan MacDougal sees a run from Dai McPheters.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Brendan MacDougal will step up to take the first penalty for Rochdale.  And its in!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  That's 1 - 0.
Brett Smith will take the next penalty for Bradford Park Avenue.  And he scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That's 1 - 1.
Dai McPheters will take the next penalty for Rochdale.  And Dai McPheters puts it in!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  So that makes it 2 - 1.
John Merricks will take the next penalty for Bradford Park Avenue.  But his shot is well wide!
Matt McCracken will take the next penalty for Rochdale.  But his shot is too high!
Alan Gregan will take the next penalty for Bradford Park Avenue.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Bruce McAlinden will take the next penalty for Rochdale.  But his shot is too high!
Desmond Ladd will take the next penalty for Bradford Park Avenue.  And Desmond Ladd puts it in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  It is now 2 - 2.
Rhys Rice will take the next penalty for Rochdale.  And he scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So that makes it 3 - 2.
Andreas Lloyd will take the next penalty for Bradford Park Avenue.  And Andreas Lloyd scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  So that makes it 3 - 3.
Ian McGuinness will take the next penalty for Rochdale.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Jonathan Rees will take the next penalty for Bradford Park Avenue.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Aeron Cadwallader will take the next penalty for Rochdale.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
David Collinson will take the next penalty for Bradford Park Avenue.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Owen Regan will take the next penalty for Rochdale.  And he scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 4 - 3.
Lucas McGee will take the next penalty for Bradford Park Avenue.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!


The match has ended Rochdale 0 - 0 Bradford Park Avenue.  After a penalty shootout, Rochdale are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 3.