Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Steve Bullock | Steve Bullock | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jonas Bierhoff | J. Bierhoff |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Antonio Vila | A. Vila | |||||||||
| Abel Neves | A. Neves |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Jermaine Adams | J. Adams | |||||||||
| Brenny Stroeve | B. Stroeve |  | 63 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Carlton Guppy | C. Guppy | ||||||||
| Ricardo Andres | R. Andres | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Frederico Suarez | F. Suarez | |||||||||
| Edgar Postiga | E. Postiga | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 55 |  | Seb Bonnard | S. Bonnard | |||||||||
| Arturo Ramirez | A. Ramirez | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Graham Pearce | G. Pearce | |||||||||
| Mark Talan | M. Talan | | 68 | M | | 7 | | | M | 61 | | Nicky Smith | N. Smith | ||||||||
| Carlton Barmby | C. Barmby | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 |  | Gianluca De Palma | G. De Palma | |||||||||
| Artur Lopes | A. Lopes | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Harry Hughes | H. Hughes | |||||||||
| Wouter Van Mol | W. Van Mol | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Mathieu Paviot | M. Paviot | |||||||||
| Julian Leon | J. Leon | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Kevin Lee | K. Lee | |||||||||
| Warren Pearson | W. Pearson | | 42 | D | | 12 | | D | 51 | | Stanley Byrne | S. Byrne | |||||||||
| Craig Hendry | C. Hendry |  | 55 | M | | 13 | | D | 51 | | Jacob Duberry | J. Duberry | |||||||||
| Alassan Dabo | A. Dabo | | 73 | A | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Les Lofthouse | L. Lofthouse | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
3.14
0-0Gianluca De Palma flicks a high pass forward to Mathieu Paviot who brings the ball under control. Mathieu Paviot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.17
0-0With some swift thinking, Ricardo Andres plays the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
8.49
0-0Nicky Smith threads the ball through to Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Jonas Bierhoff keeps it out!
9.17
Brenny Stroeve flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Barmby who brings the ball under control. Carlton Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Antonio Vila!
14.57
Nicky Smith flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Lee who takes it down. Kevin Lee plays a scrappy one-two with Harry Hughes and advances towards the goal... Kevin Lee tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
15.15
Gianluca De Palma knocks the ball forward to Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Andres.
16.13
Gianluca De Palma decides to run forward with the ball. Gianluca De Palma plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Lee and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gianluca De Palma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
18.34
Ricardo Andres hits a low pass to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol knocks the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.10
Brenny Stroeve sees Abel Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Neves brings the ball forward. Abel Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.01
1-0Brenny Stroeve flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Andres comfortably collects the pass. Ricardo Andres threads a neat ball through to Mark Talan. Mark Talan skips past Seb Bonnard! Mark Talan strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.42
1-0Gianluca De Palma hacks Wouter Van Mol from behind! The referee brings Gianluca De Palma to one side and gives him a warning! Wouter Van Mol runs off the knock.
33.46
Graham Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca De Palma. With vision, Gianluca De Palma plays the ball forward to Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brenny Stroeve.
36.53
1-0Brenny Stroeve comes in with a late challenge on Mathieu Paviot. The referee calls over Brenny Stroeve and shows him a yellow card! Mathieu Paviot stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.35
1-0Brenny Stroeve sees a break and surges forward. Brenny Stroeve deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mark Talan is offside!
44.44
1-0Blackburn Rovers are in full control of this game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Jacob Duberry replacing Seb Bonnard.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.25
Ricardo Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby threads a neat ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
49.37
Artur Lopes sees Julian Leon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Leon knocks the ball forward, putting Wouter Van Mol through on goal. Wouter Van Mol side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Antonio Vila with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
54.20
Frederico Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca De Palma. Gianluca De Palma chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.49
Jermaine Adams breaks forward. Jermaine Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Lee. Kevin Lee threads a neat ball through to Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jonas Bierhoff!
57.37
Gianluca De Palma makes a probing pass to Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes passes the ball forward but Mathieu Paviot is offside!
59.03
Ricardo Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Leon but the linesman indicates offside!
60.20
Showing composure, Jacob Duberry plays the ball forward to Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Lee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Hughes but he's offside!
63.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Guppy plays the ball forward to Kevin Lee. Kevin Lee rushes past Edgar Postiga! Kevin Lee cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.19
Brenny Stroeve threads a neat ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Leon but the linesman indicates offside!
67.22
Ricardo Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol cuts inside the box! Wouter Van Mol rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.53
Frederico Suarez hits a low pass to Graham Pearce. Graham Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Lee. Kevin Lee knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.07
2-1Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Stanley Byrne replacing Jermaine Adams and Les Lofthouse replacing Mathieu Paviot .
78.14
Gianluca De Palma plays the ball forward to Les Lofthouse. Les Lofthouse cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Les Lofthouse provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
81.48
Gianluca De Palma catches Arturo Ramirez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.08
With great vision, Ricardo Andres plays the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez. With some swift thinking, Arturo Ramirez plays the ball forward to Julian Leon. Julian Leon puts a great ball through. Carlton Barmby runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Abel Neves hits a low pass to Ricardo Andres. Ricardo Andres threads a neat ball through to Mark Talan. Mark Talan cuts inside the box! Mark Talan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Antonio Vila gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mark Talan 22 Wouter Van Mol 49 | Kevin Lee 73 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
6
2. Abel Neves (DEF)
6
3. Brenny Stroeve (DEF)
7
4. Ricardo Andres (DEF)
9
5. Edgar Postiga (DEF)
6
6. Arturo Ramirez (MID)
6
7. Mark Talan (MID)
9
8. Carlton Barmby (MID)
6
9. Artur Lopes (ATT)
6
10. Wouter Van Mol (ATT)
9
11. Julian Leon (ATT)
6
12. Warren Pearson (DEF)
0
13. Craig Hendry (MID)
0
14. Alassan Dabo (ATT)
0
1. Antonio Vila (GK)
7
2. Jermaine Adams (DEF)
6
3. Carlton Guppy (DEF)
6
4. Frederico Suarez (DEF)
6
5. Seb Bonnard (DEF)
6
6. Graham Pearce (MID)
6
7. Nicky Smith (MID)
6
8. Gianluca De Palma (MID)
7
9. Harry Hughes (ATT)
6
10. Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
7
11. Kevin Lee (ATT)
8
12. Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6
13. Jacob Duberry (DEF)
6
14. Les Lofthouse (DEF)
6