Dale cruise into the third round
ROCHDALE navigated a safe passage into the third round of the FA Cup with a thoroughly professional display against Slough Town.
Goals from Calvin Andrew, Callum Camps, Ian Henderson and Matt Done ensured Keith Hill’s men avoided falling victim to a shock before the television cameras and booked their place in the next round of the competition.
With the uninspiring prospect of a third round tie away at fellow League One side Doncaster Rovers awaiting them, Dale set about the task at his marker and convert on their feet ready to celebrate Arbour Park in a calm, from close range. The big when Dobson’s measured manner. striker almost had a second glancing header looked
Slough’s lively start did before the interval destined for the back of not surprise them and the when he met Inman’s corner the net until Lillis intervened visitors were ready for but sent a header with a terrific save. Guy Hollis’ long throwins against the bar. At the other end, Turner into the penalty area There were a couple of denied Inman but with and the home side’s general scares for Dale late in the the home players starting gusto in the opening first half, firstly when to tire, the Slough stopper exchanges which saw Mark Nisbit’s back post could do nothing to keep James Dobson presented volley had to be scrambled out Camps’ free kick in the with an opening, the midfielder away by Donervon 68th minute, his wellstruck let down by his Daniels having been set-piece driven poor control. spilled by Josh Lillis. round the wall and into
But five minutes in, And in time added on, the bottom corner. Dale’s superiority in Nathan Smart’s cross from Smart raised hopes of a possession started to show. the left was met by Lee late comeback with a run And it was their intelligent Togwell, who should have in behind the Dale backline use of the ball on the break done better but sent a only to see his shot which led to the opening header wide of the post. crash against the crossbar goal just 14 minutes in, Henderson smashed a and with Slough tiring, Brad Inman playing in Joe firm volleyed drive against Dale saw out the game Bunney on the left flank the post early in the second comfortably, Henderson and his first time delivery half. and substitute Matt Done saw Andrew nip in ahead of The home crowd were adding late goals.
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