From BBC Sport's Gary Rose at Spotland: "Stoke boss Mark Hughes strode the length of his technical area when that second goal went in, his arms outstretched, but there was more than a little look of relief as he turned back towards his dugout.

"Rochdale had certainly given him food for thought with their rally towards the end of the first half, but you would imagine a comeback from two goals down is unlikely."

Dale readying more changes as Keith Hill tries to mount a comeback. If they want an omen, they have a player with 'Lazarus' in his name on the bench.

Dale make a change and it's a striker on, Calvin Andrew is on in place of Matt Done. Big man, Calvin Andrew. He may give Ryan Shawcross a tester.

Ex-Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson on BBC Radio 5 live

"Victor Moses slowed down the centre-back to go past him and then he put in a cross. It was another quality goal, although not as good as the first one."

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Victor Moses just needed that little pep talk as he makes the second goal for Stoke. Moses meanders into the box, then a little change of pace takes him away and he picks out Stephen Ireland arriving on it and he makes no mistake with a steered finish from six yards out.

Can Dale find a Bradford-style recovery?

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The crowd are a bit subdued as Stoke maintain an element of control over the ball in midfield. Rochdale had the visitors on the rack in that last 10 minutes of the first half, can they find that level of performance again?

Oooh great hit by Marc Wilson! Fizzing one wide from 25 yards. Very close from the Stoke defender.

Ex-Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson on BBC Radio 5 live

"Rochdale are trying to work an opportunity because there's no point in plonking the ball into the box with Stoke's defence all well over six foot tall."

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When I used to cover Crystal Palace many moons ago I would have put good money on Victor Moses becoming a truly top-class Premier League player.

I'm pretty glad I didn't now. Not really happening for him is it? Come on Victor, kick on. He loses the ball at the start of this second period and Rochdale are back on the front foot.

Peter Rapaport: You've heard about 'Little and Large' partnerships. How about 'Little and.... Tiny'. Mark Stein and John Spencer - Chelsea circa '95.

Rochdale get us back under way.

Steve Sidwell is on for Stoke, replacing Steven N'Zonzi. Is the big man injured?

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If Stoke are without Bojan for a length of time I've just seen that Antonio Cassano is a free agent after leaving Parma this afternoon. Get him in. He loves an oatcake.

From BBC Sport's Gary Rose at Spotland: "Rochdale fans applauded their side off at half-time after an impressive spell towards the end of the first half.

"After spending the first 20 minutes sitting down, Stoke boss Mark Hughes was a very animated figure on the touchline for the rest of the half, engaging in some good-natured banter with nearby Rochdale fans after questioning a number of the referee's decisions.

"Rochdale are by no means out of this."

Rochdale had 53% of the possession in that first half and eight attempts on goal to Stoke's three.

The Potters only had one shot on target but it was a 25-yard volley into the corner.

Watch it again on the highlights tab, don't forget.

Ex-Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson on BBC Radio 5 live

"Rochdale are scrapping and that's what they need to do. We've seen a wonder goal from Bojan, but Rochdale are playing some of the better football. They should be level at the very least."

That's half-time. Stoke started brilliantly with that stunner from Bojan but once he was injured they lost their way. And Rochdale ended the half well on top.

Lovely play from Dale again but the shot from Matt Done is tame this time. Two minutes of added time to come, and it's Stoke who are hanging on. They've lost their mojo with Bojan.

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Andy Barrick:, external Unlikely strike partners - I saw Eric Cantona's first goal in England, against Luton; he was up front alongside Lee Chapman.

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You can see why Matty Done has bagged 14 goals this season. His movement is excellent as he gets in behind Phil Bardsley, he's in on goal but wide of the goal and his attempted chip goes behind. Dale well on top, Stoke hoping for the half-time whistle.

Ex-Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson on BBC Radio 5 live

"The thing with Mark Hughes going mad on the touchline is that he'll go into the changing rooms at half-time and say to his players 'just keep calm!'"