Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play Stade Rennais in this European Champions League game. A crowd of 19,489 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Renato De Vezze.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Renato De Vezze.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
4.15
0-0With imagination, Khaliloul Vairelles laces a through ball forward to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno flicks a high pass forward to Jerome Darbelet who brings the ball under control. Jerome Darbelet plays a scrappy one-two with Florent Brogno and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jerome Darbelet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Britton.
5.53
0-0Jean-Claude Rival takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Max Peters chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
6.26
1-0Peter McManaman sees Anton Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Busse lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.55
Steven Power makes a beautiful solo run. Steven Power whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
14.11
1-0Andy Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Busse. Anton Busse flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Scheffler kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Marsden but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.23
1-0Omar Piocelle knocks the ball forward to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet knocks the ball to his team mate, Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.39
Andy Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
34.22
Steven Power flicks a high pass forward. Anton Busse controls it well on his chest. Anton Busse sees Francis Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Marsden advances inside the box! Francis Marsden makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Claude Jager comfortably gets down and covers it.
36.54
1-0Omar Piocelle chips the ball to his team mate, Carlo Nicola. Carlo Nicola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlo Nicola whips in a cross ball towards Florent Brogno. Steven Power catches Florent Brogno on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
38.23
1-0With vision, Andy Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Busse. Anton Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlo Nicola.
39.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Francis Marsden plays the ball forward to Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.18
Omar Piocelle knocks the ball forward to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Claude Rival who takes it down. Jean-Claude Rival sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.36
Francis Marsden picks a pass forward to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared 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. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stade Rennais kick off!
47.43
Anton Busse threads the ball through to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden plays a one-two with Marcos Trevino and rushes in on goal... Francis Marsden shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.20
Anton Busse flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Scheffler collects the pass. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Claude Jager had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
60.01
3-0Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Matthew Gyan replacing Max Peters .
61.03
3-0Florent Brogno clumsily knocks into Francis Marsden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francis Marsden gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.18
Andy Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden makes a probing pass to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
69.02
Florent Brogno hits a low pass to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.33
With great vision, Francis Marsden plays the ball forward to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Claude Jager.
73.36
3-1Francis Marsden takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Anton Busse. Anton Busse muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Patrick Oehrli's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.48
3-1It's a corner kick which Francis Marsden takes quickly, playing the ball short to Matthew Gyan. Carlo Nicola comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
75.20
Peter McManaman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omar Piocelle.
77.49
Florent Brogno darts forward. Florent Brogno knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Ralph Britton.
78.10
Jean-Claude Rival takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ian Christie reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
79.50
Steven Power threads a neat ball through to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino makes a great pass forward. Francis Marsden runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.20
Anton Busse sees Matthew Gyan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Gyan shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Claude Jager effortlessly smothers it!
83.27
Andy Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcos Trevino!
87.10
Francis Marsden threads the ball through to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Omar Piocelle and the loose ball is cleared up field.
90.00
Trevor Draper threads the ball through to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Trevino collects the pass. Marcos Trevino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlo Nicola.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francis Marsden of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Britton (GK)
6
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Steven Power (DEF)
6
4. Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
7
5. Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6. Anton Busse (MID)
7
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
9
8. Peter McManaman (MID)
6
9. Max Peters (ATT)
7
10. Marcos Trevino (ATT)
8
11. Pascal Scheffler (ATT)
9
12. Jamie Salmon (MID)
0
13. Matthew Gyan (ATT)
6
14. Alistair Middleton (DEF)
0
1. Claude Jager (GK)
7
2. Patrick Oehrli (DEF)
6
3. Omar Piocelle (DEF)
7
4. Carlo Nicola (DEF)
6
5. Khaliloul Vairelles (DEF)
6
6. Jerome Darbelet (MID)
6
7. Florent Brogno (MID)
7
8. Jean-Claude Rival (ATT)
7
9. Ismael Sükür (ATT)
6
10. Niklas Polviander (ATT)
6
11. Antonio Bento (ATT)
6
12. Eddy Deroff (MID)
0
13. Guy Sabin (MID)
0
14. Reynald Zaidan (ATT)
0