Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 18,641 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
3.53
0-0Colin Burley makes a probing pass to Ross Cope. Ross Cope rushes past Matjaz Lorenzi! Ross Cope muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Francisco Soler and goes wide.
5.39
0-0Corner kick to Blackburn Rovers. Lomano Kitson plays it short to Rodolfo Sanz. Rodolfo Sanz is dispossessed by a tackle from Francisco Soler.
8.26
0-0Ross Cope catches Matjaz Lorenzi on the ankles. Ross Cope is shown the yellow card! Matjaz Lorenzi runs off the knock.
9.36
0-0Jóhann Thorvardarson sees a break and surges forward. Jóhann Thorvardarson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.18
0-0Sebastian Koschmieder passes the ball forward to Max Walker. Max Walker threads the ball through to Rodolfo Sanz but he's offside!
21.36
0-0With a delightful solo run, Sebastien Monterrubio stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastien Monterrubio whips in a cross ball towards Jóhann Thorvardarson. With a superhuman jump, Jóhann Thorvardarson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.27
Colin Burley sees Max Walker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Walker makes a probing pass to Ross Cope but he's offside!
30.30
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.24
Sebastian Koschmieder chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Cope. Ross Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
34.17
0-0Ledley Mcgovern threads the ball through to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts lofts in a cross ball towards Jóhann Thorvardarson. Jóhann Thorvardarson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Jonas Bierhoff is on top of it.
38.23
Terry Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Dario Lima who takes it down. Dario Lima finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
West Bromwich Albion are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.37
Without breaking stride, Ricardo Andres plays the ball forward to Sebastian Koschmieder. Sebastian Koschmieder knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Walker. Max Walker shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.22
Lomano Kitson makes a simple pass to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Max Walker. Max Walker cuts inside the box! Max Walker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Alfredo Carrasco. What a great pair of hands!
51.49
Armin Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Sanz. Rodolfo Sanz makes a great pass forward. Ross Cope runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.02
Sebastian Koschmieder flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Sanz who takes it down. Rodolfo Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Max Walker. Max Walker cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Alfredo Carrasco. What a great pair of hands!
55.02
Arturo Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Colin Burley who takes it down. Colin Burley shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
57.32
Terry Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jóhann Thorvardarson. Jóhann Thorvardarson shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.33
0-0West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Paul Stewart replacing Terry Barrett .
61.36
Lomano Kitson threads a neat ball through to Ross Cope. Ross Cope makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rodolfo Sanz. Rodolfo Sanz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.46
Sebastian Koschmieder sees space and advances. Sebastian Koschmieder shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Alfredo Carrasco manages to gather it effortlessly.
65.26
Matjaz Lorenzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dario Lima. Dario Lima whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
66.22
Abel Neves catches Uwe Eilts on the ankles. Abel Neves is shown the yellow card! Uwe Eilts runs off the knock.
71.04
1-0Max Walker plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Sanz. Rodolfo Sanz plays a scrappy one-two with Max Walker and advances towards the goal... Rodolfo Sanz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.37
1-0Francisco Soler comes in with a late challenge on Max Walker. The referee calls over Francisco Soler and warns him to calm down! Max Walker grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.24
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Don Mckinlay replacing Uwe Eilts .
79.47
Ledley Mcgovern clumsily knocks into Ross Cope. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ross Cope gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.34
1-0Sebastian Koschmieder clumsily knocks into Sebastien Monterrubio. The referee brings Sebastian Koschmieder to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastien Monterrubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.42
Colin Burley advances with the ball. Colin Burley shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
84.27
Ricardo Andres barges into Don Mckinlay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.13
Sebastian Koschmieder runs forward with the ball. Sebastian Koschmieder makes a simple pass to Max Walker. Max Walker whips in a cross ball towards Ross Cope. Ross Cope beats his man to it with a header but somehow Alfredo Carrasco manages to keep it out.
89.01
Colin Burley flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Sanz who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Max Walker. Max Walker beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rodolfo Sanz 71 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Sanz of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
6
2. Abel Neves (DEF)
5
3. Armin Hamann (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Andres (DEF)
5
5. Colin Burley (MID)
7
6. Arturo Ramirez (MID)
6
7. Sebastian Koschmieder (MID)
8
8. Lomano Kitson (MID)
6
9. Ross Cope (ATT)
6
10. Rodolfo Sanz (ATT)
9
11. Max Walker (ATT)
8
12. Lassina Boka (DEF)
0
13. Carlton Barmby (MID)
0
14. Julian Leon (ATT)
0
1. Alfredo Carrasco (GK)
8
2. Ruel Neville (DEF)
6
3. Francisco Soler (DEF)
6
4. Matjaz Lorenzi (DEF)
6
5. Carl Mendez (DEF)
6
6. Sebastien Monterrubio (MID)
6
7. Terry Barrett (MID)
6
8. Ledley Mcgovern (MID)
5
9. Jóhann Thorvardarson (ATT)
6
10. Dario Lima (ATT)
6
11. Uwe Eilts (ATT)
6
12. Dave Southgate (MID)
0
13. Paul Stewart (MID)
6
14. Don Mckinlay (ATT)
6