Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,688 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.16
0-0Claus Bögelund deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie makes a simple pass to Carl Merson. Carl Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Leon.
8.01
0-0Neil Lisbie surges forward with the ball. Neil Lisbie makes a probing pass to Carl Merson but he's offside!
10.43
0-0Dos Santos Moraes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Scowcroft. Spencer Scowcroft knocks the ball forward to Carl Merson. Carl Merson shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.37
0-1Alun Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer goes all the way! Alexander Bloomer shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.20
Neil Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer goes all the way! Alexander Bloomer takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
24.44
Neil Lisbie passes the ball forward to Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Merson. Carl Merson takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.42
Genta Watanabe passes the ball forward to John Caldwell. John Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.36
1-2Sol Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Caldwell. John Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Mills.
32.25
Spencer Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer goes all the way! Alexander Bloomer takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Gonzalo Rivera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.56
Joe Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.52
1-3Neil Lisbie catches Ivan Shaw on the ankles. Neil Lisbie is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Shaw carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.09
1-3Spencer Scowcroft clumsily knocks into Sol Duberry. Spencer Scowcroft is given a warning by the referee! Sol Duberry runs off the knock.
51.28
Spencer Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson. Carl Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.52
Spencer Scowcroft clumsily knocks into Stephen Lawrence. The referee calls over Spencer Scowcroft again and warns him to calm down! Stephen Lawrence gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.51
Sol Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.51
Ivan Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry lofts in a cross ball towards John Caldwell. John Caldwell powers a header at goal. Nwankwo Mills easily picks it out of the air!
61.04
Spencer Scowcroft hacks Stephen Lawrence from behind! Spencer Scowcroft is warned by the referee yet again! Stephen Lawrence runs off the knock.
63.37
Genta Watanabe knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.21
Alun Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Merson. Carl Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.32
Spencer Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer makes a simple pass to Carl Merson. Carl Merson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.17
Spencer Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Merson but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.14
Stephen Lawrence makes a probing pass to Jermaine Terry. Jermaine Terry knocks in a cross ball towards John Caldwell. John Caldwell flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Nwankwo Mills has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.20
Neil Lisbie sees space and advances. Neil Lisbie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Shaun Beattie 27 John Caldwell 83 | Alexander Bloomer 12, 32 Carl Merson 24 Neil Lisbie 87 |