Newport County AFC 3:0 Rochdale — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Yahya Bamba scored once and assisted another as Newport County thrashed Rochdale 3-0 in League Two, a result that leaves the Exiles looking upward with real momentum. Kyle Cameron opened the scoring in the 18th minute from Bamba's delivery, and the hosts never relinquished control after that early breakthrough.

The decisive moment arrived on 66 minutes when Rochdale's Bryant Akono Bilongo collected a second yellow card, reducing the visitors to ten men after Shaquille Gwengwe had already doubled Newport's lead from Harrison Biggins's pass in the 38th minute. Bamba rounded off the scoring in the 90th minute, sealing a thoroughly deserved win that had been built on relentless pressure from the first whistle.

Newport fired 12 shots to Rochdale's 4 despite seeing only 33% of the ball, and their 9 corners against 6 underlined their territorial dominance even before the sending off. Bamba was the standout with an 8.6 rating from midfield, capping his display with a goal and an assist. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Rochdale, and the result emphatically did not confirm it, with Newport outplaying the visitors on every meaningful measure.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Newport County vs Rochdale?

Newport County 3-0 Rochdale (League Two).

Who scored?

Kyle Cameron (18', assist Yahya Bamba) for Newport County; Shaquille Gwengwe (38', assist Harrison Biggins) for Newport County; Yahya Bamba (90') for Newport County.

Was Newport County's win deserved?

Yes — Newport County were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Newport County vs Rochdale?

Yes — sent off: Bryant Akono Bilongo (Rochdale, 66').

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