By Mark Rooney

ROCHDALE 2
Bird 14, Allarakhia 38

ALTRINCHAM 0

OFF TO A FLYER: Jay Bird takes the congratulations of his teammates after firing Rochdale in front on his full debut
PICTURE: Dan Youngs

First-half goals from Jay Bird and Tarryn Allarakhia ensured Rochdale moved into the FA Trophy semi-finals ahead of Altrincham in this hard-fought local derby at the Crown Oil Arena.
Exeter loanee Bird handed Dale the lead on 14 minutes before Allarakhia powered home Kyron Gordon’s cross to double the advantage.
Victory for Jim McNulty’s side means they are just one game off from a trip to W...