The BURKS

An Emmanuel Dieseruvwe brace helped Rochdale get their National League title push back on track with a 2-0 win at Aldershot.

Days after surrendering top spot when they conceded two late goals to draw at Halifax, Dale had no such issues with a Shots side who were unbeaten in seven games.

Dieseruvwe produced the opener 17 minutes in as a Devante Rodney through ball found the striker who finished well.

The hosts went close to an instant reply from a long throw however the Dale defence were able to block multiple efforts before Cameron Hargreaves fired over.

But Rochdale got their second after 50 minutes as Dieseruvwe produced a low finish from outside the box for his 20th goal of the campaign.

Dale Lineup

1. Oliver Whatmuff
25. Callum Perry
6. Ethan Ebanks-Landell (c)
2. Kyron Gordon
4. Ryan East (Ed Francis 66')
8. Harvey Gilmour
17. Joe Pritchard (David Tutonda 83')
22. Dan Moss
18. Aidan Barlow (Tyler Smith 83')
9. Mani Dieseruwve (Ian Henderson 83')
10. Devante Rodney (Connor McBride 66')

Scorers: Dieseruwve (17', 50')

Manager: Jim McNulty