Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!

4.07 0-0

Andres Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Billy Seaman who takes it down. Billy Seaman finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!

6.48 0-0

Guillermo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Mike Patterson collects the pass. Mike Patterson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mike Patterson shoots from long range but it flies wide!

12.05 0-0

Kevin Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Billy Seaman collects the pass. Billy Seaman shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!

14.26 0-0

Arturo Ramirez brings the ball forward. Arturo Ramirez edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Arturo Ramirez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Matt Davidson!

15.18 0-0

Carlton Barmby threads a neat ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes cuts inside the box! Artur Lopes tries a spectacular strike. Guillermo Molowny sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!

18.42 0-1

Hugo Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Patterson. Mike Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonas Bierhoff with no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!

21.12 0-1

Artur Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Barmby cuts inside the box! Carlton Barmby rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!

24.46 0-1

Colin Burley barges into Guillermo Molowny. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guillermo Molowny stretches but gets up unharmed.

30.56 0-1

Kevin Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Patterson. Mike Patterson whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!

32.18 0-1

Brenny Stroeve flicks a high pass forward to Colin Burley who brings the ball under control. Colin Burley hits a low pass to Duncan Mason. With great vision, Duncan Mason plays the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez who has made a great run into the box. Arturo Ramirez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

33.34 0-1

Alan Bramble runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alan Bramble plays a one-two with Giordano Mazzi and advances towards the goal... Alan Bramble makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!

34.11 1-1

Colin Burley flicks a high ball forward to Alassan Dabo who takes it down. Alassan Dabo lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Davidson with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!

39.58 1-1

Alan Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman shoots from 20 yards. Jonas Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!

45.00 1-1

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 1-1

West Ham United start the second half!

49.51 1-2

Guillermo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Andres Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Peiro makes a probing pass to Alan Bramble. Alan Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

54.12 1-2

Brenny Stroeve hits a low pass to Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez shoots from 25 yards but Matt Davidson is on top of it.

55.43 1-2

Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.

57.58 1-2

Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.

61.33 1-2

James Clegg threads a neat ball through to Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby passes the ball forward but Artur Lopes is offside!

63.16 1-2

Ricardo Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!

73.41 1-2

Guillermo Molowny brings the ball forward. Guillermo Molowny tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Jonas Bierhoff. Excellent save.

77.07 1-3

Mike Patterson hits a low pass to Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman runs straight at the defence! Billy Seaman rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonas Bierhoff with no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!

81.38 1-3

Arturo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Cope. Ross Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Matt Davidson picks it out of the air!

83.03 1-3

Ricardo Andres runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ricardo Andres plays a one-two with Carlton Barmby and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ricardo Andres provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

85.54 1-3

Giordano Mazzi flicks a high pass forward. Mike Patterson collects the pass. Mike Patterson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brenny Stroeve.

89.28 1-3

Carlton Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Alassan Dabo controls it well on his chest. Alassan Dabo shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!

90.00 1-3

The referee blows the final whistle