Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Cambridge United | Cambridge United | ||||||||||||||||
| Dimitri Bocharov | Dimitri Bocharov | manager | Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | |||||||||||||||||
| Ralph Britton | R. Britton |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | Dale Beagrie | D. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Trevor Draper | T. Draper | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | Paolo Mela | P. Mela | |||||||||
| Andy Ehiogu | A. Ehiogu | | 69 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 66 | | Adam Dixon | A. Dixon | ||||||||
| Ian Christie | I. Christie | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 | | Tommy Watson | T. Watson | |||||||||
| Jamie Salmon | J. Salmon | | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Chris Barrett | C. Barrett | |||||||||
| Peter McManaman | P. McManaman | | 82 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Morris Bailey | M. Bailey | |||||||||
| Francis Marsden | F. Marsden | | 87 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | David Lawton | D. Lawton | |||||||||
| Robert Eustace | R. Eustace | | 83 | M | | 8 | | A | 71 |  | Vincent Meredith | V. Meredith | |||||||||
| Tommy Deane | T. Deane | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Dion Wallwork | D. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Martin Parker | M. Parker | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Omer Craddock | O. Craddock | |||||||||
| Pascal Scheffler | P. Scheffler |  | 80 | A | | | 11 | | A | 75 | | Wes Terry | W. Terry | ||||||||
| Andy Andrews | A. Andrews | | 72 | A | | 12 | | D | 43 | | Eddie Lineker | E. Lineker | |||||||||
| Max Peters | M. Peters | | 70 | A | | 13 | | M | 76 | | Eugenio Moriero | E. Moriero | |||||||||
| Brian Stuart | B. Stuart | | 59 | G | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Steven Upson | S. Upson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United kick off and get the match underway!
4.21
0-0Morris Bailey sees David Lawton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Lawton plays a one-two with Omer Craddock and advances towards the goal... David Lawton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.06
0-0Morris Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Terry. Wes Terry finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
8.49
Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Deane who brings the ball under control. Tommy Deane lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Blackburn Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.45
Tommy Watson pushes up the pitch. Tommy Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.32
0-0Wes Terry clumsily knocks into Ian Christie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Christie stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.37
Robert Eustace threads a neat ball through to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
22.18
1-0Pascal Scheffler makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Scheffler plays a quick one-two with Tommy Deane and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Pascal Scheffler provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.42
Tommy Deane passes the ball forward to Martin Parker. Martin Parker shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Dale Beagrie!
32.04
David Lawton threads a neat ball through to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.52
1-0Blackburn Rovers are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
42.21
1-0Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Deane collects the pass. Tommy Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Tommy Watson comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Scheffler. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
44.14
1-0Jamie Salmon threads a neat ball through to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.11
Andy Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Martin Parker controls it well on his chest. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.54
Francis Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pascal Scheffler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
55.55
2-0Francis Marsden catches Morris Bailey on the ankles. Francis Marsden is given a warning by the referee! Morris Bailey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.31
Robert Eustace barges into David Lawton. The referee brings Robert Eustace to one side and gives him a warning! David Lawton runs off the knock.
60.22
2-0Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Eugenio Moriero replacing Morris Bailey and Steven Upson replacing Vincent Meredith .
61.31
Steven Upson comes in with a late challenge on Trevor Draper. The referee calls over Steven Upson and shows him a yellow card! Trevor Draper runs off the knock.
65.35
David Lawton sees Eugenio Moriero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Moriero knocks in a cross ball towards David Lawton. David Lawton directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
66.21
With a delightful solo run, Eugenio Moriero stretches the opposition's defence. Eugenio Moriero lofts in a cross ball towards David Lawton. With a superhuman jump, David Lawton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Superb reactions from Ralph Britton. What a save!
71.29
Eugenio Moriero threads a neat ball through to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero makes a looping header on goal but somehow Ralph Britton manages to keep it out.
75.32
Eugenio Moriero knocks the ball forward to David Lawton. David Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock connects with a diving header but somehow Ralph Britton manages to keep it out.
77.48
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Andy Andrews replacing Martin Parker and Max Peters replacing Pascal Scheffler .
78.57
Ian Christie advances with the ball. Ian Christie makes a simple pass to Max Peters. Max Peters shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Dale Beagrie.
80.58
It's a corner kick. Francis Marsden loops the ball over to the far post. Dale Beagrie drops low and scoops up the ball.
81.40
Max Peters barges into David Lawton. Max Peters is given a warning by the referee! David Lawton stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.30
Jamie Salmon hacks David Lawton from behind! Jamie Salmon is shown the yellow card! David Lawton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.51
Robert Eustace flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
87.46
Andy Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Deane collects the pass. Tommy Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pascal Scheffler 22, 50 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Scheffler of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Britton (GK)
7
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4. Ian Christie (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Salmon (MID)
5
6. Peter McManaman (MID)
6
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
6
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
6
9. Tommy Deane (ATT)
7
10. Martin Parker (ATT)
6
11. Pascal Scheffler (ATT)
9
12. Andy Andrews (ATT)
6
13. Max Peters (ATT)
6
14. Brian Stuart (GK)
0
1. Dale Beagrie (GK)
7
2. Paolo Mela (DEF)
6
3. Adam Dixon (DEF)
6
4. Tommy Watson (DEF)
7
5. Chris Barrett (DEF)
6
6. Morris Bailey (MID)
6
7. David Lawton (MID)
7
8. Vincent Meredith (ATT)
6
9. Dion Wallwork (ATT)
6
10. Omer Craddock (ATT)
6
11. Wes Terry (ATT)
5
12. Eddie Lineker (DEF)
0
13. Eugenio Moriero (MID)
7
14. Steven Upson (ATT)
5