Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,814 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.05
0-0Aimo Urso kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Cannarsa. Luciano Cannarsa kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
3.20
Gary Ritchie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
4.55
0-0Carlton Barmby hits a low pass to Julian Leon. Julian Leon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Adrian Mendonca manages to keep it out.
6.13
Gary Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jonas Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
8.15
0-0Arturo Ramirez hacks Scott Sinclair from behind! Arturo Ramirez is given a warning by the referee! Scott Sinclair runs off the knock.
16.59
Jose Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Sinclair. Scott Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Jonas Bierhoff.
20.37
With some swift thinking, Bakary Sammer plays the ball forward to Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean edges inside the box! Steve Maclean muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
22.55
1-0Aimo Urso threads the ball through to Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby passes the ball forward to Julian Leon. Julian Leon makes a defence splitting pass to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arturo Ramirez!
28.36
Jan Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Barmby plays a quick one-two with Artur Lopes and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Carlton Barmby provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.00
Ricardo Andres threads a neat ball through to Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze decides to run forward with the ball. Jan Schulze cuts inside the box! Jan Schulze comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.31
Abel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Karim Van Gobbel collects the pass. With intelligent vision, Karim Van Gobbel plays the ball forward to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
45.00
Aimo Urso pushes mid-way up the pitch. Aimo Urso makes a simple pass to Julian Leon. Julian Leon shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers have changed their lineup with Lomano Kitson replacing Luciano Cannarsa. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
48.35
3-0Arturo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Burley. Colin Burley threads the ball through into the box. Abel Pinheiro hacks Alassan Dabo from behind! Penalty not given!!
49.19
3-0Scott Sinclair comes in with a late challenge on Aimo Urso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aimo Urso stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.07
3-0Abel Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Sammer who takes it down. Bakary Sammer sees Steve Maclean in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Maclean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.27
Ricardo Andres sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Andres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Rodgers.
60.27
3-0Abel Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Sinclair. Scott Sinclair threads the ball through to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie passes the ball forward but Steve Maclean is offside!
65.34
Without breaking stride, Scott Sinclair plays the ball forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Jonas Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
67.54
Jan Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Kitson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Leon. Julian Leon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.44
Darius Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Jacobs threads the ball through to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
75.26
Lomano Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Leon. Julian Leon directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
81.34
Colin Burley passes the ball forward to Julian Leon. Julian Leon plays a perfect one-two with Alassan Dabo and rushes in on goal... Julian Leon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
85.55
Aimo Urso catches Steve Maclean on the ankles. The referee calls over Aimo Urso and warns him to calm down! Steve Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.01
Colin Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Lomano Kitson but he's offside!
90.00
With imagination, Julian Leon plays the ball forward to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes threads the ball through to Colin Burley but he's offside!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Schulze of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
7
2. Aimo Urso (DEF)
6
3. Jan Schulze (DEF)
9
4. Ricardo Andres (DEF)
7
5. Colin Burley (MID)
6
6. Arturo Ramirez (MID)
8
7. Carlton Barmby (MID)
8
8. Luciano Cannarsa (MID)
6
9. Artur Lopes (ATT)
6
10. Julian Leon (ATT)
8
11. Alassan Dabo (ATT)
6
12. Abel Neves (DEF)
0
13. Lomano Kitson (MID)
6
14. Alan Pallister (MID)
0
1. Adrian Mendonca (GK)
7
2. Karim Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
3. Darius Rodgers (DEF)
6
4. Abel Pinheiro (DEF)
8
5. Jose Sanchez (DEF)
6
6. Gary Ritchie (MID)
6
7. Bakary Sammer (MID)
6
8. Scott Sinclair (MID)
6
9. Duncan Jacobs (ATT)
6
10. Jacob Rowett (ATT)
6
11. Steve Maclean (ATT)
6
12. Jason Evans (DEF)
0
13. Youssouf Flauto (GK)
0
14. Mervin Riggott (ATT)
0