Match Report
Season: 2002/03
Match Date: 2003-01-18
Competition: League Division 3
Away to Southend United
Result: Lost 0 - 1
Crowd: 3645
Attended by the following 11 BURKS
Tesfaye Bramble's last-gasp strike denied Rochdale a share of the spoils as Southend secured a win at Roots Hall.
Bramble seized on a ball prodded through by substitute Barrington Belgrave and drove low into the net from a narrow angle.
Too many passes went astray in a disappointing match, but at least the home side did create what few opportunities there were.
Jay Smith and Mark Rawle both went close for Southend while Daniel Marney had a shot blocked by David Flitcroft after the break.
Rochdale rarely threatened to reproduce their FA Cup form, but player-boss Paul Simpson did force goalkeeper Danny Gay into a fine save after coming on as a second-half substitute.
Dale Lineup
1. Neil Edwards
2. Wayne Evans
10. Matt Doughty
24. Richard Jobson
26. Simon Grand
7. David Flitcroft
9. Michael Oliver
24. Scott Warner (Kevin Townson 90')
18. Lee McEvilly
21. Clive Platt (Paul Simpson 60')
27. Paul Connor
Manager: Paul Simpson
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