Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
2.30
0-0Leonardo Leon threads the ball through to Syd Oakes. Syd Oakes takes it forward alone. Syd Oakes shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Colin Souness!
3.41
0-0Talal Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
6.35
Kasper Nielsen passes the ball forward to Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle surges forward with the ball. Andreas Pringle shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.36
Des Bolton sees space and advances. Des Bolton takes it forward alone. Des Bolton shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.13
Les Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Sol Duberry. Sol Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Shaw. Jon Shaw tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Colin Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
18.47
0-0Des Bolton catches Sol Duberry on the ankles. Des Bolton is given a warning by the referee! Sol Duberry runs off the knock.
22.18
0-0Blackburn Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Newcastle United's defence.
26.29
0-0Andreas Pringle catches Sol Duberry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sol Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.09
Maurizio Amerini comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Velasco. The referee calls over Maurizio Amerini and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Velasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.14
0-0Andreas Pringle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco threads the ball through to Djezon Savidan but he's offside!
39.05
Des Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gonzalo Rivera manages to keep it out.
42.08
0-0Stephen Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Shaw. Jon Shaw knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Pancaro.
45.00
Maurizio Amerini passes the ball forward to Ivan Shaw. Ivan Shaw knocks the ball forward to Jon Shaw. Jon Shaw finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Newcastle United kick off!
48.51
Newcastle United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
49.29
Ivan Shaw chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Shaw. Jon Shaw knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
51.56
Syd Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Shaw. Jon Shaw knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Bolton.
63.37
Salvatore Pancaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matteo Statuto. Matteo Statuto makes a probing pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.07
0-1Des Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle flicks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.42
Des Bolton knocks the ball forward to Matteo Statuto. Matteo Statuto passes the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.49
Abel Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Thatcher. Francis Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.28
Andreas Pringle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Thatcher. Francis Thatcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.07
Newcastle United are easily keeping Blackburn Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.13
Des Bolton passes the ball forward to Matteo Statuto. Matteo Statuto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Thatcher. Francis Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.31
Andreas Pringle chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from long range but Gonzalo Rivera is on top of it.
90.00
Abel Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Velasco!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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