Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Richard Tolley | R. Tolley |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Aniello Cesari | A. Cesari | |||||||||
| Nick Griffin | N. Griffin | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 |  | Robin Houttuin | R. Houttuin | |||||||||
| Laurent Tassali | L. Tassali |  | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Stuart Guppy | S. Guppy | |||||||||
| Michael Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Leon Godber | L. Godber | |||||||||
| Chris Shilton | C. Shilton | | 64 | M | | 5 | | M | 75 |  | Pablo Moya | P. Moya | |||||||||
| Max Dodd | M. Dodd | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Ottavio Mareggini | O. Mareggini | |||||||||
| Steven Deane | S. Deane | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Philipp Gerlach | P. Gerlach | |||||||||
| Trevor Eustace | T. Eustace | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Oleg Taylor | O. Taylor | |||||||||
| Darren Riggott | D. Riggott | | 63 | A | | 9 | |  | A | 76 | | Rainer Vogel | R. Vogel | ||||||||
| Alun Hitchcock | A. Hitchcock | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Carlos Achard | C. Achard | |||||||||
| Kemal Dryden | K. Dryden | | 51 | A | | | 11 | | A | 74 | | Rio Wetherall | R. Wetherall | ||||||||
| Leon Taylor | L. Taylor | | 51 | G | | 12 | | A | 73 | | Seb Duchemin | S. Duchemin | |||||||||
| Ian Bailey | I. Bailey | | 51 | A | | 13 | | G | 65 | | Eddie Lampard | E. Lampard | |||||||||
| Dean Lawrence | D. Lawrence | | 50 | D | | 14 | | D | 61 | | Martin Merino | M. Merino | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 8,871 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers start the match!
3.49
0-1Leon Godber makes a strong solo run forward. Leon Godber runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rainer Vogel!
8.27
0-1Alun Hitchcock catches Leon Godber on the ankles. The referee calls over Alun Hitchcock and shows him a yellow card! Leon Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.07
0-1Philipp Gerlach threads the ball through to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Achard but the linesman indicates offside!
12.28
0-1Oleg Taylor threads the ball through to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel hits a low pass to Carlos Achard. Some good footwork from Carlos Achard provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Richard Tolley manages to keep it out.
14.10
0-1Leon Godber sees space and advances. Leon Godber decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Godber tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
18.52
Philipp Gerlach makes a probing pass to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.26
Robin Houttuin flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Moya who takes it down. Pablo Moya passes the ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.31
Michael Thirlwell hits a low pass to Trevor Eustace. Trevor Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Dryden collects the pass. Kemal Dryden skips past Stuart Guppy! Kemal Dryden side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.26
Michael Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Dodd. Max Dodd threads a neat ball through to Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott plays a scrappy one-two with Alun Hitchcock and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darren Riggott rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
27.44
Michael Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Shilton. Chris Shilton makes a simple pass to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden whips in a cross ball towards Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.23
Nick Griffin hacks Pablo Moya from behind! The referee calls over Nick Griffin and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Moya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.35
Pablo Moya passes the ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Achard and advances towards the goal... Rainer Vogel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.42
Michael Thirlwell receives the ball from a throw-in from Laurent Tassali. Michael Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Steven Deane. Steven Deane brings the ball forward. Steven Deane lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
38.58
1-3Pablo Moya laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Chris Shilton makes an attacking run forward. Chris Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off!
49.50
Showing composure, Max Dodd laces a weighted ball forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Darren Riggott controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Darren Riggott takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.46
2-3Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Leon Taylor replacing Nick Griffin, Ian Bailey replacing Trevor Eustace and Dean Lawrence replacing Alun Hitchcock .
61.49
Philipp Gerlach makes a beautiful solo run. Philipp Gerlach finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.14
Steven Deane hits a low pass to Dean Lawrence. Dean Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance. Aniello Cesari gets down and covers it.
67.06
Chris Shilton threads the ball through to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
69.04
Philipp Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Vogel collects the pass. Rainer Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall beats his man to it with a header. Richard Tolley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.29
Stuart Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Gerlach collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Philipp Gerlach stretches the opposition's defence. Philipp Gerlach shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.56
Leon Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Taylor. Oleg Taylor sees space and advances. Oleg Taylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.06
Without breaking stride, Laurent Tassali plays the ball forward to Max Dodd. Max Dodd threads a neat ball through to Dean Lawrence. Dean Lawrence sees Darren Riggott just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Darren Riggott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Aniello Cesari!
78.35
Leon Taylor threads a neat ball through to Max Dodd. Max Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Dryden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Dryden shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Blackburn Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.55
Michael Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Deane. Steven Deane threads the ball through to Dean Lawrence. Dean Lawrence shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.23
Philipp Gerlach sees Carlos Achard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Achard passes the ball forward but Rio Wetherall is offside!
87.50
Max Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Lawrence. Dean Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kemal Dryden 22 Darren Riggott 49 | Rainer Vogel 3, 30 Carlos Achard 19 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Vogel of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Tolley (GK)
6
2. Nick Griffin (DEF)
5
3. Laurent Tassali (DEF)
6
4. Michael Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5. Chris Shilton (MID)
6
6. Max Dodd (MID)
7
7. Steven Deane (MID)
6
8. Trevor Eustace (MID)
6
9. Darren Riggott (ATT)
7
10. Alun Hitchcock (ATT)
5
11. Kemal Dryden (ATT)
8
12. Leon Taylor (GK)
6
13. Ian Bailey (ATT)
6
14. Dean Lawrence (DEF)
6
1. Aniello Cesari (GK)
7
2. Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
4. Leon Godber (DEF)
8
5. Pablo Moya (MID)
6
6. Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
6
7. Philipp Gerlach (MID)
7
8. Oleg Taylor (MID)
6
9. Rainer Vogel (ATT)
9
10. Carlos Achard (ATT)
8
11. Rio Wetherall (ATT)
7
12. Seb Duchemin (ATT)
0
13. Eddie Lampard (GK)
0
14. Martin Merino (DEF)
0