Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | AFC Bournemouth | AFC Bournemouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Dimitri Bocharov | Dimitri Bocharov | manager | Anthony Connelly | Anthony Connelly | |||||||||||||||||
| Ralph Britton | R. Britton |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Del Pearce | D. Pearce | |||||||||
| Trevor Draper | T. Draper | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Ivan Zoppetti | I. Zoppetti | |||||||||
| Andy Ehiogu | A. Ehiogu | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Damien Best | D. Best | |||||||||
| Alistair Middleton | A. Middleton | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Romero P. Aguilar | R. Aguilar | |||||||||
| Ian Christie | I. Christie | | 72 | D | | 5 | | D | 69 |  | Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Jamie Salmon | J. Salmon | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Scott Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Francis Marsden | F. Marsden | | 89 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 75 |  | Geoffrey Gentile | G. Gentile | ||||||||
| Robert Eustace | R. Eustace | | 84 | M | | 8 | | A | 69 | | Steven Rowett | S. Rowett | |||||||||
| Matthew Gyan | M. Gyan |  | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 |  | Pierre Tapella | P. Tapella | |||||||||
| Pascal Scheffler | P. Scheffler |  | 81 | A | | | 10 | | A | 79 | | Harvey Standing | H. Standing | ||||||||
| Martin Parker | M. Parker | | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 |  | Francisco Hacembruch Romero | F. Romero | |||||||||
| Peter McManaman | P. McManaman | | 82 | M | | 12 | | M | 80 | | Nelson Garza | N. Garza | |||||||||
| Tommy Deane | T. Deane | | 76 | A | | 13 | | D | 70 |  | Jonatan Tigana | J. Tigana | |||||||||
| Steven Power | S. Power | | 71 | D | | 14 | | A | 69 |  | Tonci Seric | T. Seric | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 20,506 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
4.51
0-1Scott Potts knocks the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.13
0-1Damien Best hacks Andy Ehiogu from behind! The referee brings Damien Best to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Ehiogu runs off the knock.
14.33
0-1Francis Marsden threads a neat ball through to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan deftly passes the ball to Martin Parker, releasing him through on goal. Martin Parker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
18.52
Geoffrey Gentile flicks a high pass forward. Scott Potts controls it well on his chest. Scott Potts whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.12
Jamie Salmon knocks the ball forward to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Del Pearce. Excellent save.
24.42
Trevor Draper flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Salmon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Without breaking stride, Jamie Salmon plays the ball forward to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan skips past Damien Best! Matthew Gyan tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Del Pearce!
30.06
Andy Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace threads a neat ball through to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Del Pearce. Excellent save.
32.47
0-2Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Damien Best collects the pass. Damien Best flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.39
Andy Ehiogu decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon makes a looping header on goal. Del Pearce gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.32
Robert Eustace receives the ball from a throw-in from Francis Marsden. Robert Eustace makes a simple pass to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden plays a scrappy one-two with Pascal Scheffler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francis Marsden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Del Pearce manages to keep it out.
40.52
Without breaking stride, Damien Best plays the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero plays a one-two with Harvey Standing and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Francisco Hacembruch Romero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
42.27
Steven Rowett threads a neat ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Gentile. Geoffrey Gentile connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from Ralph Britton!
45.00
Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Scheffler collects the pass. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker makes a looping header on goal. Martin Parker scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
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. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
47.29
Francis Marsden takes it forward alone. Francis Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Del Pearce with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
54.32
Francis Marsden makes a simple pass to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Del Pearce!
59.08
Jamie Salmon decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Del Pearce who gathers it comfortably.
61.38
2-2Jamie Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.36
Robert Eustace threads the ball through to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Eustace!
71.52
Alistair Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan advances inside the box! Matthew Gyan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Del Pearce, sees it late!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
75.34
Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Scheffler knocks the ball forward, putting Robert Eustace through on goal. Robert Eustace shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.53
4-2Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Tommy Deane replacing Martin Parker .
79.47
Scott Potts threads a neat ball through to Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing advances inside the box! Harvey Standing tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
81.01
Damien Best threads a neat ball through to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
83.31
Robert Eustace flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.56
Geoffrey Gentile sees Francisco Hacembruch Romero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Hacembruch Romero shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.28
With great vision, Geoffrey Gentile plays the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Ralph Britton is on top of it.
89.25
Tommy Deane flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Gyan controls it well on his chest. Matthew Gyan shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
4-2Scott Potts comes in with a late challenge on Andy Ehiogu. The referee calls over Scott Potts and shows him a yellow card! Andy Ehiogu stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Gyan of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Britton (GK)
7
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
7
4. Alistair Middleton (DEF)
6
5. Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6. Jamie Salmon (MID)
7
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
7
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
8
9. Matthew Gyan (ATT)
9
10. Pascal Scheffler (ATT)
8
11. Martin Parker (ATT)
8
12. Peter McManaman (MID)
0
13. Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
14. Steven Power (DEF)
0
1. Del Pearce (GK)
8
2. Ivan Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3. Damien Best (DEF)
6
4. Romero P. Aguilar (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Scott Potts (MID)
7
7. Geoffrey Gentile (MID)
6
8. Steven Rowett (ATT)
6
9. Pierre Tapella (ATT)
6
10. Harvey Standing (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT)
8
12. Nelson Garza (MID)
0
13. Jonatan Tigana (DEF)
0
14. Tonci Seric (ATT)
0