Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 18,446 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Sinclair.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Sinclair.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
8.01
0-0Nelson Severs kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Greaves. Dave Greaves sees David Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Souness. Garry Souness knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.12
0-0Pedro Hierro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pedro Hierro knocks the ball forward to Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Yves-A. Dufresnes manages to gather it comfortably.
30.16
0-0Julian Menendez catches Felipe Díaz on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Menendez and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Díaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.23
Michael Hakansson brings the ball forward. Michael Hakansson flicks a high pass forward to Garry Souness who brings the ball under control. Garry Souness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
34.47
Dave Greaves takes it forward alone. Dave Greaves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
38.56
0-1Michael Hakansson flicks a high pass forward to Neil Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Neil Lloyd flicks a high ball forward to David Castro who gracefully takes it down. David Castro skips past Pedro Hierro! Some good footwork from David Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal. David Castro scores for Plymouth Argyle!!
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. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle kick off!
49.11
0-1Dave Greaves makes a probing pass to Garry Souness. Garry Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by George Van De Wey. That should have been a goal!
51.38
0-1Romero P. Molina takes it forward alone. Romero P. Molina threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Hakansson.
55.43
Pedro Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez makes a simple pass to Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.05
0-1Nelson Severs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Greaves. Dave Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Castro. David Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Souness but he's offside!
61.02
Taras Kasyanov flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra threads the ball through to Jurgen Redeker but he's offside!
63.28
Dave Greaves makes a simple pass to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger skips past Romero P. Molina! Nicolas Hitzlsperger shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Ricardo Colon manages to gather it easily.
66.50
Dave Greaves takes a long throw-in. Neil Lloyd plays the ball forward to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Hierro.
69.19
Gionatha De Liguori knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.33
Dave Greaves runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dave Greaves tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.26
0-1Roberto Jesus decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Jesus plays a one-two with Lucas Ybarra and advances towards the goal... Nelson Severs clumsily knocks into Roberto Jesus. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
81.07
Neil Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Garry Souness controls it well on his chest. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.38
Felipe Díaz makes a probing pass to Garry Souness. Garry Souness edges inside the box! Garry Souness comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Ricardo Colon. Excellent save.
85.19
Michael Hakansson barges into Lucas Ybarra. The referee calls over Michael Hakansson and shows him a yellow card! Lucas Ybarra runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Castro 39 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Castro of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ricardo Colon (GK)
7
2. George Van De Wey (DEF)
6
3. Romero P. Molina (DEF)
7
4. Pedro Hierro (DEF)
7
5. Gregorio Prieto (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Jesus (MID)
6
7. Taras Kasyanov (MID)
6
8. Jacob Moffat (MID)
6
9. Julian Menendez (MID)
5
10. Jurgen Redeker (ATT)
6
11. Lucas Ybarra (ATT)
6
12. Darren Woodgate (DEF)
0
13. Simon Jacobs (GK)
0
14. Martin Mills (ATT)
0
1. Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK)
6
2. Michael Hakansson (DEF)
6
3. Gary James (DEF)
6
4. Nelson Severs (DEF)
6
5. Gionatha De Liguori (MID)
6
6. Felipe Díaz (MID)
6
7. Dave Greaves (MID)
8
8. Neil Lloyd (MID)
7
9. David Castro (ATT)
9
10. Nicolas Hitzlsperger (ATT)
7
11. Garry Souness (ATT)
7
12. Dean Banks (DEF)
0
13. Bakary Bah (MID)
0
14. Stephan Dugbatey (ATT)
0