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 Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 9,913 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Daniele Bishop makes a simple pass to Ben Beckham. Ben Beckham takes it forward alone. Ben Beckham plays a perfect one-two with Danny Jobson and rushes in on goal... Ben Beckham takes a shot at goal but somehow Germán Mendoza manages to keep it out.
3.02
0-0Jesper Simonsen makes a probing pass to Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
9.15
Neil Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Rodríguez. Luciano Rodríguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marcus Ferdinand manages to gather it comfortably.
12.49
0-0Danny Jobson hacks Colin Elliott from behind! Danny Jobson is warned by the referee! Colin Elliott runs off the knock.
14.58
Jonatan Simonpoika surges forward with the ball. Jonatan Simonpoika shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.00
0-1Neil Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Rodríguez. Luciano Rodríguez shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.33
Ben Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.07
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.16
0-1Liam Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Allsopp.
44.08
Jesper Simonsen hacks Neil Ferguson from behind! Jesper Simonsen is given a warning by the referee! Neil Ferguson runs off the knock.
45.00
Daniele Bishop passes the ball forward to Ben Beckham. Ben Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
47.28
Trevor McManaman catches Louis Salazar on the ankles. The referee calls over Trevor McManaman and warns him to calm down! Louis Salazar stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.57
Gareth Simonsen clumsily knocks into Jesper Simonsen. The referee calls over Gareth Simonsen and warns him to calm down! Jesper Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.05
Ben Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Germán Mendoza manages to keep it out.
53.57
Glynn Minto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Beckham. Ben Beckham threads the ball through to Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.08
Ben Beckham sees space and advances. Ben Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.46
Louis Salazar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Ripley. Luke Ripley threads the ball through to Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.49
Glynn Minto makes a simple pass to Luke Ripley. Luke Ripley knocks the ball forward to Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
67.47
Daniele Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Ripley. Luke Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Elliott.
77.31
Ben Beckham knocks the ball forward to Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy plays a perfect one-two with Danny Jobson and rushes in on goal... Steve Guppy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Germán Mendoza easily smothers it.
79.58
Daniele Bishop clumsily knocks into Luciano Rodríguez. Daniele Bishop is given a warning by the referee! Luciano Rodríguez runs off the knock.
85.36
Liam Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Germán Mendoza who gathers it comfortably.
89.16
Gareth Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Rodríguez. Luciano Rodríguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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