Match Report

0.00 0-0

The first half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!

3.40 1-0

Norman Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro brings the ball forward. Gabriel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

6.19 1-0

Gabriel Castro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. 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.

8.38 1-0

Norman Harrison sees a break and surges forward. Norman Harrison threads the ball through to Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!

9.18 1-0

Pierre Mboma comes in with a late challenge on Julian Izzet. The referee calls over Pierre Mboma and warns him to calm down! Julian Izzet runs off the knock.

12.19 1-1

Daniel Moreno threads a neat ball through to Albert Vila. Albert Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hauke Engels!

15.12 1-1

Kevin Cleland takes it forward alone. Kevin Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Vladimir Keown manages to gather it easily.

16.42 1-1

John Ripley makes a probing pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Engels who brings the ball neatly under control. Hauke Engels lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

18.08 1-1

With imagination, Daniel Moreno laces a through ball forward to Albert Vila. Albert Vila shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

20.50 1-1

Julian Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Cleland. Julian Izzet is warned by the referee! Kevin Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.

21.24 1-1

Kevin Cleland clumsily knocks into Spencer Newton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spencer Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

22.34 1-1

Hauke Engels brings the ball forward. Hauke Engels shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

26.36 1-1

Eric Dehm passes the ball forward to Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Jan Vennegoor Hill. What a great pair of hands!

32.51 1-1

Gabriel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Tonton Dahlin controls it well on his chest. Tonton Dahlin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre Mboma.

34.02 1-1

Hauke Engels flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Viana collects the pass. Tiago Viana finds some space and shoots from distance but Vladimir Keown reads it well. Superb keeping!

39.46 1-1

Jermaine Lofthouse takes it forward alone. Jermaine Lofthouse changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jermaine Lofthouse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.

40.19 1-1

John Ripley comes in with a late challenge on Victor Gimenez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Gimenez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

42.30 2-1

With a delightful solo run, Julian Izzet stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Gimenez. With a superhuman jump, Victor Gimenez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Jan Vennegoor Hill had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!

45.00 2-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 2-1

The whistle blows and West Ham United get the second half underway!

47.30 2-1

Gabriel Castro clumsily knocks into Daniel Moreno. Gabriel Castro is shown the yellow card! Daniel Moreno runs off the knock.

49.20 2-1

Celestine Yekini chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Izzet. With a delightful solo run, Julian Izzet stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf connects with a diving header but Pierre Mboma is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!

51.23 2-1

Daniel Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Engels holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Engels tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Vladimir Keown!

54.16 2-1

Daniel Moreno makes a probing pass to Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Vladimir Keown!

57.19 2-1

Hauke Engels makes a probing pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels makes a convincing header but is denied by Vladimir Keown. Excellent save.

59.04 2-1

Eric Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Dichio controls it well on his chest. Anthony Dichio flicks a high pass forward to Wilco Seedorf who brings the ball under control. Wilco Seedorf chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Gimenez. Some good footwork from Victor Gimenez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jermaine Lofthouse sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!

60.09 2-1

West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Stanley Cope replacing Daniel Moreno and Norman Scowcroft replacing Scott Brady .

66.17 2-2

Norman Scowcroft threads the ball through to Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

75.31 2-2

Hauke Engels flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

77.53 2-2

West Ham United have made a substitution with Tomˆs Vermeulen replacing Jermaine Lofthouse .

78.57 2-2

Stanley Cope threads a neat ball through to Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Scowcroft. Norman Scowcroft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!

83.21 2-2

Hauke Engels flicks a high pass forward. Albert Vila collects the pass. Albert Vila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Vladimir Keown!

84.11 2-3

Stanley Cope threads a neat ball through to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

87.03 2-3

Gabriel Castro makes a simple pass to Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!

89.12 2-3

Norman Harrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jan Vennegoor Hill manages to gather it easily.

90.00 2-3

The referee blows for full-time