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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Fulham. A crowd of 18,054 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
2.20
Jesper Simonsen makes a simple pass to Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.14
Rafael Carvalho hacks Danny Jobson from behind! The referee calls over Rafael Carvalho and shows him a yellow card! Danny Jobson stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.49
Gene Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Henri Benoît Zogbo. Henri Benoît Zogbo threads the ball through to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Noel Maclean had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
9.59
Henri Benoît Zogbo knocks the ball forward to Morgan Tamburini. Morgan Tamburini lofts in a cross ball towards Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Noel Maclean had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
14.20
Henri Benoît Zogbo threads the ball through to Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome threads the ball through to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Noel Maclean easily smothers it.
16.38
Liam Whelan brings the ball forward. Liam Whelan goes all the way! Liam Whelan rockets a shot on goal. Liam Whelan scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
22.57
Markus Ahrens passes the ball forward to Morgan Tamburini. Morgan Tamburini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.17
Ben Beckham sees space and advances. Ben Beckham goes all the way! Ben Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Fouzi Sinouh!
27.43
Maximilian Wittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Minto.
30.38
Lucas Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Beckham. Ben Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gene Parker.
33.35
Glynn Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Jesper Simonsen. Jesper Simonsen decides to run forward with the ball. Jesper Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.25
Rafael Carvalho passes the ball forward to Henri Benoît Zogbo. Henri Benoît Zogbo chips the ball to his team mate, Morgan Tamburini. Morgan Tamburini shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.26
Maximilian Wittmann makes a simple pass to Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome lofts in a cross ball towards Morgan Tamburini. Morgan Tamburini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Morgan Tamburini!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
51.12
Markus Ahrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.31
Gene Parker advances with the ball. Gene Parker takes it forward alone. Gene Parker finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Noel Maclean manages to keep it out.
55.44
Glynn Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Whelan. Liam Whelan makes a simple pass to Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Santiago Aviles.
57.57
Maximilian Wittmann barges into Chris Standing. Maximilian Wittmann is warned by the referee! Chris Standing stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.52
Allan Bögelund clumsily knocks into Liam Whelan. Allan Bögelund is shown the yellow card! Liam Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.22
Liam Whelan brings the ball forward. Liam Whelan shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.33
Henri Benoît Zogbo chips the ball to his team mate, Morgan Tamburini. Morgan Tamburini shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Noel Maclean easily smothers it!
75.15
Rafael Carvalho threads the ball through to Maximilian Wittmann. Maximilian Wittmann threads the ball through to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Minto.
77.17
Gene Parker surges forward with the ball. Gene Parker flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.38
Liam Whelan passes the ball forward to Steve Guppy. Steve Guppy plays a perfect one-two with Danny Jobson and rushes in on goal... Steve Guppy tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
85.34
Ben Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Markus Ahrens. The referee calls over Ben Beckham and warns him to calm down! Markus Ahrens grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.52
Chris Standing comes in with a late challenge on Allan Bögelund. Chris Standing is given a warning by the referee! Allan Bögelund grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.52
Fulham are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Blackburn Rovers's defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Eben Gargo of Fulham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.3255813953488 vs 47.6744186046512
Play Area
Home team third: 25.58%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 24.42%