Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play Liverpool in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off the first half!
4.52
0-0Muzzy Bulent decides to run forward with the ball. Muzzy Bulent makes a simple pass to Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
9.08
0-0Paolo Davis threads the ball through to Matt Goodwin. Matt Goodwin threads the ball through to Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.45
0-1António Burgos flicks the ball to his team mate, Georg Hofbauer. Georg Hofbauer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.02
0-1António Burgos brings the ball forward. António Burgos chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.34
Romarin Mettomo passes the ball forward to Kelly White. Kelly White kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Jeffers who gathers it comfortably.
26.10
Marvin Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.04
António Burgos passes the ball forward to Georg Hofbauer. Georg Hofbauer kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Paul Jeffers easily smothers it.
28.03
Matt Goodwin passes the ball forward to Graham Godber. Graham Godber shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.31
Stefan Polster knocks the ball forward to Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.40
Matt Goodwin knocks the ball forward to Graham Godber. Graham Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by António Burgos.
36.00
Romarin Mettomo flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Polster. Stefan Polster makes a probing pass to Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.37
Stefan Polster deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Paul Jeffers manages to gather it comfortably.
40.01
Marvin Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Davis.
44.12
0-1Stefan Polster clumsily knocks into Matt Goodwin. The referee calls over Stefan Polster and warns him to calm down! Matt Goodwin runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
51.34
Kelly White threads the ball through to Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan heads the ball goalwards but Paul Jeffers is on top of it.
54.35
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
60.06
0-1Charles-Edward Safanjon threads the ball through to Graham Godber. Graham Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Dichio but the linesman indicates offside!
61.24
Malcolm Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to James Milligan. James Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Youds. Chris Youds shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.03
Romarin Mettomo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Polster. Stefan Polster flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Jeffers who gathers it comfortably.
65.00
António Burgos passes the ball forward to Kelly White. Kelly White threads the ball through to Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho threads the ball through to Bruno Nunez but he's offside!
66.01
James Milligan makes a simple pass to George Dichio. George Dichio goes all the way! George Dichio rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Abdoulaye Ali Sangaré had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
69.33
Charles-Edward Safanjon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Dichio. George Dichio shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
71.06
Paolo Davis advances with the ball. Paolo Davis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by António Burgos.
72.54
Paolo Davis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Konchesky. Spencer Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Muzzy Bulent.
73.21
Kelly White surges forward with the ball. Kelly White knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Nunez. Bruno Nunez flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.56
Charles-Edward Safanjon knocks the ball forward to Graham Godber. Graham Godber shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.45
1-2Romarin Mettomo hacks Chris Youds from behind! The referee calls over Romarin Mettomo and shows him a yellow card! Chris Youds runs off the knock.
89.32
Muzzy Bulent threads the ball through to Kelly White. Kelly White makes a probing pass to Igor Jorginho. Igor Jorginho lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| George Dichio 66 | Hakan Özalan 12, 89 Bruno Nunez 73 |