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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 8,724 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Umberto Tarantino.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
3.57
Jason Lowe plays the ball forward to Dries Van Basten. Dries Van Basten 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!!
8.11
Paolo Cadamarteri flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Fortune who takes it down. Matthew Fortune threads a neat ball through to Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver knocks the ball forward to Matthias Erler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.34
Stanley Carter threads a neat ball through to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler skips past Jacob Holloway! Matthias Erler tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Sandro Imbriani had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
14.06
Jason Lowe sees Les Charles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Les Charles makes a great pass forward. Dries Van Basten runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.13
Anthony George flicks a high ball forward to Les Charles who takes it down. Les Charles rushes past Paolo Cadamarteri! Les Charles shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.45
Jason Lowe makes a probing pass to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.03
Brian Youds hacks Matthew Fortune from behind! Brian Youds is warned by the referee! Matthew Fortune hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.51
Terry Galli comes in with a late challenge on Anthony George. The referee calls over Terry Galli and shows him a yellow card! Anthony George runs off the knock.
30.41
Terry Galli threads a neat ball through to Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.06
Matthew Fortune makes a probing pass to Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.00
Nick Griffin flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Ljungberg. Chris Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Erler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Erler plays a one-two with Titus Rufus and advances towards the goal... Matthias Erler tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthias Erler! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the German!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the second half underway!
47.15
Anthony Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Dries Van Basten collects the pass. Dries Van Basten knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mick George who gathers it comfortably.
48.47
Jacob Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Adams controls it well on his chest. Lomano Adams flicks a high pass forward. Dries Van Basten holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dries Van Basten passes the ball forward but Colin Bowyer is offside!
51.09
Terry Galli threads the ball through to Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.01
Terry Galli flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Erler who brings the ball under control. Matthias Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.35
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Tommy Lampard replacing Nick Griffin, Norberto Galindo replacing Chris Ljungberg and Leon Taylor replacing Titus Rufus .
61.37
Jason Lowe flicks a high ball forward to Les Charles who takes it down. Les Charles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Cadamarteri.
65.11
Paolo Cadamarteri makes a probing pass to Norberto Galindo. Norberto Galindo hits a low pass to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.39
Stanley Carter makes a probing pass to Leon Taylor. Leon Taylor shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
71.08
Anthony George takes a short throw-in bringing Lomano Adams into play. Lomano Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Dries Van Basten. Dries Van Basten makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.13
Jason Lowe makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Lowe shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
78.24
Brian Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking threads a neat ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
79.03
Lomano Adams knocks the ball forward to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Mick George.
80.41
Corner kick to Coventry City. Anthony George chips it out wide. Matthias Erler chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
81.37
Stanley Carter comes in with a late challenge on Jason Lowe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.54
Matthew Fortune darts forward. Matthew Fortune plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Taylor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthew Fortune comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Sandro Imbriani. What a great pair of hands!
89.33
Terry Galli hits a low pass to Leon Taylor. Leon Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Sol Weaver. Sol Weaver shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sol Weaver!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 6 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.0540540540541 vs 45.945945945946
Play Area
Home team third: 25.68%, Midfield: 47.30%, Away team third: 27.03%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Erler of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Mick George (GK)
6
2. Nick Griffin (DEF)
6
4. Dominic White (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Terry Galli (MID)
6
6
9
10. Titus Rufus (ATT)
8
11. Sol Weaver (ATT)
8

12. Tommy Lampard (ATT)
6
14. Leon Taylor (GK)
6

6
3. Greg Royce (DEF)
6
4. Brian Youds (DEF)
6
5. Lomano Adams (MID)
6
6
7. Jason Lowe (MID)
7
9. Colin Bowyer (ATT)
6
10. Les Charles (ATT)
7
6

0
0
14. Graham Bolton (ATT)
0