Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gonzalo Rivera | G. Rivera |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Warren Bailey | W. Bailey | |||||||||
| Leonardo Leon | L. Leon |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Valerio Ziliani | V. Ziliani | |||||||||
| Danny Lockley | D. Lockley | | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Claudio P. Delgado | C. Delgado | |||||||||
| Les Higginbotham | L. Higginbotham | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | George Salmon | G. Salmon | |||||||||
| Adolfo Marcos | A. Marcos | | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Colin Milburn | C. Milburn | |||||||||
| Genta Watanabe | G. Watanabe |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Steffen Bohinen | S. Bohinen | |||||||||
| Sol Duberry | S. Duberry | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 |  | Tonci Seric | T. Seric | |||||||||
| Syd Oakes | S. Oakes | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 |  | David Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| John Caldwell | J. Caldwell | | 64 | A | | 9 | | M | 59 | | Ben Watson | B. Watson | |||||||||
| Shaun Beattie | S. Beattie | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Mark Dublin | M. Dublin | |||||||||
| Jon Shaw | J. Shaw | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Les Myers | L. Myers | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 8,603 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Gillingham kick off the first half!
3.21
0-0Claudio P. Delgado passes the ball forward to Ben Watson. Ben Watson makes a beautiful solo run. Ben Watson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
4.28
Steffen Bohinen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.30
0-0Mark Dublin clumsily knocks into Leonardo Leon. The referee calls over Mark Dublin and shows him a yellow card! Leonardo Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.04
0-0Ben Watson makes a probing pass to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Gonzalo Rivera easily smothers it!
12.48
David Gallacher sees space and advances. David Gallacher shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.10
0-0David Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.41
Tonci Seric knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.55
David Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.49
1-0Genta Watanabe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Caldwell. John Caldwell goes all the way! John Caldwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.14
Steffen Bohinen knocks the ball forward to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Gonzalo Rivera manages to gather it comfortably.
34.00
David Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin passes the ball forward to Les Myers. Les Myers tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.52
Valerio Ziliani makes a simple pass to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric makes a simple pass to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Higginbotham.
39.25
Steffen Bohinen comes in with a late challenge on Sol Duberry. The referee calls over Steffen Bohinen and shows him a yellow card! Sol Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.44
David Gallacher decides to run forward with the ball. David Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gonzalo Rivera who gathers it comfortably.
44.47
George Salmon lofts the ball long. Les Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Danny Lockley chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Duberry. Sol Duberry passes the ball forward to Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.20
Danny Lockley passes the ball forward to Sol Duberry. Sol Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Shaw. Jon Shaw controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.27
Tonci Seric decides to run forward with the ball. Tonci Seric sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
51.43
Adolfo Marcos sees space and advances. Adolfo Marcos plays a perfect one-two with Shaun Beattie and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Marcos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.10
David Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Les Myers. Les Myers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Gonzalo Rivera had no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
60.22
George Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.03
Claudio P. Delgado knocks the ball forward to David Gallacher. David Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from 25 yards but Gonzalo Rivera is on top of it.
67.37
Tonci Seric kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin plays a perfect one-two with Les Myers and rushes in on goal... Mark Dublin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gonzalo Rivera easily smothers it!
73.11
Leonardo Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Genta Watanabe. Genta Watanabe knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.17
Syd Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie goes all the way! Shaun Beattie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Shaun Beattie scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
83.12
Leonardo Leon sees space and advances. Leonardo Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie goes all the way! Shaun Beattie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Ben Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Higginbotham.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Caldwell 27 Shaun Beattie 77 | Les Myers 34, 53 |