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14/12/2030, Bloomfields, Needham Market, England
National League North, English National League

Needham Vs Rochdale

Needham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: T Mears (GK) , E Heriot (CB) , B Creighton (CB) , C McPhearson (CB) , B Hunter (RB) , H Davidson (LB) , M McLoughlin (CDM) , R Flynn (CAM) , I Watts (RM) , E McCrary (LM) , R Macklem (ST) And the subs are: J Boyce (CB) , R Akinnifesi (CB) , K Buie (CM) , C Veitch (CM) , M Pryce (ST)

Rochdale play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: S McCorkell (GK) , R Rice (CB) , I Watson (CB) , M Sweeney (CB) , B McAlinden (RB) , J Connolly (LB) , A Llandinam (CDM) , J Smyth (CAM) , O Regan (RM) , R Gettings (LM) , A Kinnock (ST) And the subs are: J MacLean (CB) , I McGuinness (CB) , C Griffith (CM) , A Cadwallader (CM) , A Sprouse (ST)

Welcome to Bloomfields in Needham Market, England where Needham Market will face Rochdale.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League North, English National League.  The attendance is 2827.

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

3' - Bruce Creighton plays the ball to Cody McPhearson.  Cody McPhearson plays the ball to Mark McLoughlin.  Mark McLoughlin sees a run from Rob Macklem.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Rob Macklem runs on to the ball.  Rob Macklem shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...and Rob Macklem scores!  That's a good goal from the Needham player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

7' - Richard Flynn speeds past Johnny Connolly.  

7' - Richard Flynn crosses the ball, but Ian Watson intercepts the ball.  

10' - Edward Heriot finds Iain Watts with a long pass.  Iain Watts shoots from distance...but its wide!

15' - Iain Watts sees a run from Richard Flynn.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Richard Flynn runs on to the ball.  Richard Flynn looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Steven McCorkell!  Matt Sweeney manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

17' - Mark McLoughlin hits the ball long to Bruce Creighton.  Bruce Creighton curls in a cross, and manages to find Ethan McCrary.  Justin Smyth brings down Ethan McCrary.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Iain Watts prepares to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

21' - Henry Davidson tackles Justin Smyth and the ball goes loose.  Richie Gettings successfully tackles Bruce Creighton and the ball goes loose.  Rochdale attempt a quick counter attack.  Aidan Llandinam sees a run from Owen Regan.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

25' - Aidan Llandinam tackles Iain Watts and the ball goes loose.  Mark McLoughlin attempts to outskill Aidan Llandinam.  The opposing player is unable to stop Mark McLoughlin who takes the ball forward!  

29' - Richard Flynn spots a run from Ethan McCrary.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Ethan McCrary is able to take the ball.  Ethan McCrary hits a shot towards goal...and Ethan McCrary scores!  That's a good goal from the Needham player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

35' - Iain Watts looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

40' - Mark McLoughlin attempts to beat Bruce McAlinden using his skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

40' - Mark McLoughlin looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

44' - Johnny Connolly spots a run from Justin Smyth.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Justin Smyth is unable to control the ball!  

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

46' - Rochdale kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Ethan McCrary successfully tackles Justin Smyth and takes possession.  Ethan McCrary finds Richard Flynn with a short pass.  Richard Flynn looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is tipped around the post by Steven McCorkell!  That will be a corner for  Needham.  Mark McLoughlin will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, and manages to find Richard Flynn.  Richard Flynn jumps up to head the ball towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Johnny Connolly is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Cody McPhearson will come off.  Rob Akinnifesi is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Edward Heriot is going to be taken off.  Jake Boyce joins the game from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Aidan Llandinam will come off.  Aeron Cadwallader is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rhys Rice will come off.  Joe MacLean joins the game from the bench.  

55' - Rob Macklem curls in a cross and finds Mark McLoughlin.  Mark McLoughlin heads the ball towards the top corner...but Steven McCorkell stops the shot!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Matt Sweeney is going to be taken off.  Ian McGuinness is going to be brought on.  

58' - Mark McLoughlin slides the ball to Rob Akinnifesi.  Rob Akinnifesi passes to Bryn Hunter.  With a turn of pace, Bryn Hunter beats Owen Regan.  

59' - Bryn Hunter sees Rob Macklem making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Rob Macklem takes the ball.  Rob Macklem looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

60' - Steven McCorkell sees a run from Andrew Kinnock.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

66' - Rob Macklem hits a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

72' - Richard Flynn successfully tackles Richie Gettings and the ball goes loose.  Ian McGuinness finds Bruce McAlinden with a long pass.  Bruce McAlinden fires a shot from distance...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Richard Flynn gets to the ball first and clears.

73' - Aeron Cadwallader chips a long ball to Ian Watson.  Ian Watson sees Richie Gettings making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Richie Gettings has strayed offside!  

89' - Bruce Creighton tackles Richie Gettings and takes the ball.  Bruce Creighton finds Jake Boyce with a long pass.  Jake Boyce passes to Ethan McCrary.  Ethan McCrary passes the ball to Bruce Creighton.  Bruce Creighton finds Mark McLoughlin with a long ball.  Mark McLoughlin passes the ball to Ethan McCrary.  Ethan McCrary spots a run from Richard Flynn.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Richard Flynn takes the ball.  Richard Flynn hits a shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!



The match has ended Needham Market 2 - 0 Rochdale.