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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play Blackpool in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 8,372 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Blackpool get the match underway!
4.00
Valentino Salvetti threads the ball through to Marc Köller. Marc Köller whips in a cross ball towards Nico Weigel. Nico Weigel heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
6.17
Kelvin Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Southgate. Daniel Southgate threads the ball through to Nico Weigel. Nico Weigel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Delaney who gathers it comfortably.
8.18
Harry Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Lockley. Sol Lockley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.58
Carlton Walsh makes a probing pass to Sol Lockley. Sol Lockley goes all the way! Sol Lockley tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Chris Wright.
10.38
Harry Chadwick clumsily knocks into Daniel Southgate. Harry Chadwick is warned by the referee! Daniel Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.19
Daniel Southgate hacks Harry Coppinger from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harry Coppinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.13
Kelvin Murphy flicks the ball to his team mate, Valentino Salvetti. Valentino Salvetti threads the ball through to Marc Köller. Marc Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Delaney who gathers it comfortably.
18.01
Marc Köller hacks Edward Fox from behind! Marc Köller is warned by the referee! Edward Fox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.37
Mervin Swift threads the ball through to Marc Köller. Marc Köller shoots from 25 yards but Chris Delaney is on top of it.
27.06
Syd Milligan plays a long ball forward. Nico Weigel knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Köller. Marc Köller powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.39
Daniel Southgate makes a simple pass to Nico Weigel. Nico Weigel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.15
Carlton Walsh catches Daniel Southgate on the ankles. Carlton Walsh is shown the yellow card! Daniel Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.58
Nwankwo Shearer catches Harry Chadwick on the ankles. Nwankwo Shearer is warned by the referee! Harry Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.03
Valentino Salvetti clumsily knocks into Tim Brighton. Valentino Salvetti is given a warning by the referee! Tim Brighton stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
49.15
Daniel Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Köller. Marc Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Delaney who gathers it comfortably.
55.52
Nwankwo Shearer threads the ball through to Nico Weigel. Nico Weigel knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Köller. Marc Köller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
63.48
Nwankwo Shearer decides to run forward with the ball. Nwankwo Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Weigel but he's offside!
66.15
Ben Grant knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Walsh. Carlton Walsh threads the ball through to Steven Greening. Steven Greening tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
71.31
Nwankwo Shearer makes a probing pass to Marc Köller. Marc Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Morris.
75.37
Edward Fox catches Marc Köller on the ankles. The referee calls over Edward Fox and warns him to calm down! Marc Köller stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.13
Harry Chadwick knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Lockley. Sol Lockley knocks the ball forward to Steven Greening. Steven Greening tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.52
Tim Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Cope. Edward Cope shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
84.31
Linus Prantl flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Swift. Mervin Swift knocks the ball forward to Marc Köller. Marc Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Weigel. Nico Weigel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Linus Prantl of Blackburn Rovers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 4 vs 3
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 0 vs 0
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 4 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.6506024096386 vs 37.3493975903614
Play Area
Home team third: 25.30%, Midfield: 45.78%, Away team third: 28.92%