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22/02/2031, Top Field, Hitchin, England
National League North, English National League

Hitchin Vs Rochdale

Hitchin play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Williams (GK) , Z Sinton (CB) , C McNeeley (CB) , C Cook (RB) , R Gower (LB) , M Griffith (CDM) , J Cavanaugh (CAM) , E Sand (RM) , J Bate (LM) , A McPhee (ST) , G Cadwallader (ST) And the subs are: K Burn (CB) , C Bandele (CB) , B Stirling (CM) , C McCoach (CM) , B MacConnell (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) , J MacLean (RB) , J Connolly (LB) , A Llandinam (CDM) , J Smyth (CAM) , O Regan (RM) , R Gettings (LM) , A Kinnock (ST) And the subs are: I McGuinness (CB) , C Pigalle (CB) , C Griffith (CM) , A Cadwallader (CM) , A Sprouse (ST)

Welcome to Top Field in Hitchin, England where Hitchin Town will face Rochdale.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League North, English National League.  The attendance is 4153.

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

3' - Robert Gower slides the ball to Marc Griffith.  Marc Griffith passes the ball to Joshua Bate.  Joshua Bate brings the ball forward, outpacing Aidan Llandinam.  

4' - Joshua Bate spots a run from Gareth Cadwallader.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gareth Cadwallader takes the ball.  Gareth Cadwallader tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

6' - Steven McCorkell sees a run from Andrew Kinnock.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Andrew Kinnock is able to take the ball.  Andrew Kinnock attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

9' - John Williams plays the ball to James Cavanaugh.  James Cavanaugh passes a long ball to Chris McNeeley.  Chris McNeeley sees Alen McPhee making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

13' - Hitchin try to launch a quick counter attack.  Chris McNeeley spots a run from Alen McPhee.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

16' - Chris McNeeley finds Joshua Bate with a long pass.  Joshua Bate crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Aidan Llandinam.  

17' - Aidan Llandinam spots a run from Andrew Kinnock.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

33' - Zach Sinton finds Chris McNeeley with a long ball.  Chris McNeeley sees Alen McPhee making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Alen McPhee is caught offside!  

39' - Richie Gettings plays a long pass to Justin Smyth.  Justin Smyth brings the ball forward, outpacing Joshua Bate.  

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

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

49' - James Cavanaugh sees a run from Gareth Cadwallader.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

52' - Marc Griffith uses his pace to beat Aidan Llandinam.  

53' - Marc Griffith crosses the ball, but Rhys Rice gets there first and clears the ball behind for a corner.  

54' - Edward Sand gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, finding James Cavanaugh.  James Cavanaugh jumps up to head the ball towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Rhys Rice is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

56' - Edward Sand looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

59' - Steven McCorkell finds Rhys Rice with a long pass.  Rhys Rice finds Andrew Kinnock with a short pass.  Andrew Kinnock tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

61' - John Williams spots a run from James Cavanaugh.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and James Cavanaugh runs on to the ball.  James Cavanaugh looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and James Cavanaugh scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Hitchin player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

64' - Aidan Llandinam finds Matt Sweeney with a short pass.  Matt Sweeney passes the ball to Rhys Rice.  James Cavanaugh dispossesses Rhys Rice and takes the ball.  Hitchin launch a counter attack.  James Cavanaugh attempts to beat Aidan Llandinam using his skills, but is tripped.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Aidan Llandinam has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Hitchin.  

68' - Gareth Cadwallader speeds past Owen Regan.  

72' - Gareth Cadwallader spots a run from Marc Griffith.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Marc Griffith is able to control the ball.  Marc Griffith attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Steven McCorkell performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

76' - Justin Smyth takes the ball past Gareth Cadwallader with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Gareth Cadwallader.  That will be a freekick for Rochdale.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alen McPhee will come off.  Bruce MacConnell joins the game from the bench.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Chris McNeeley will come off.  Ken Burn joins the game from the bench.  

83' - Andrew Kinnock attempts a shot from long range...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

87' - John Williams finds Edward Sand with a long ball.  Edward Sand plays the ball to Bruce MacConnell.  Bruce MacConnell attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Bruce MacConnell scores!  That's a good goal from the Hitchin player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

91' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Aidan Llandinam will come off.  Aeron Cadwallader is going to be brought on.  



The match has ended Hitchin Town 2 - 0 Rochdale.