Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Arsenal. 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 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
8.04
0-0Francis Marsden makes a probing pass to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Craddock.
9.19
0-0Trevor Draper brings the ball forward. Trevor Draper hits a low pass to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ivan Howey manages to gather it.
15.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Sveinn Kjartansson plays the ball forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Edgar Quaresma plays a one-two with Farid Salhi and advances towards the goal... Edgar Quaresma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ralph Britton!
16.30
Ian Christie flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Draper controls it well on his chest. Trevor Draper hits a low pass to Max Peters. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Howey who gathers it comfortably.
18.25
0-0Eduardo Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane whips in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.30
Ian Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace flicks a high ball forward to Max Peters who takes it down. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.51
Pierre-Yves Keita plays the ball forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden sees Max Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Peters whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
22.43
0-1Ben Greening makes a high pass forward. Steve Salako shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Steve Salako makes a defence splitting pass to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.09
0-1Peter McManaman hacks Ben Greening from behind! The referee calls over Peter McManaman and shows him a yellow card! Ben Greening runs off the knock.
28.18
Eduardo Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden sees space and advances. Francis Marsden skips past Sveinn Kjartansson! Some good footwork from Francis Marsden provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.24
Francis Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Deane who takes it down. Tommy Deane whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes makes a convincing header. Ivan Howey gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
34.32
Sveinn Kjartansson makes a simple pass to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako threads a neat ball through to Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ralph Britton with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
38.02
1-2Eduardo Butragueno hacks Edgar Quaresma from behind! Eduardo Butragueno is warned by the referee! Edgar Quaresma runs off the knock.
39.46
Pierre-Yves Keita deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
40.53
Francis Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers have changed their lineup with Marcos Trevino replacing Max Peters. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
53.19
Robert Eustace flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Trevino who gracefully takes it down. Marcos Trevino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Ivan Howey keeps it out!
54.10
Andy Mckay catches Francis Marsden on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Francis Marsden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.03
Peter McManaman brings the ball forward. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.29
Edgar Quaresma plays the ball forward to Ben Greening. Ben Greening deftly passes the ball to Steve Salako, releasing him through on goal. Steve Salako comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.03
1-3Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Jamie Salmon replacing Ian Christie and Steven Power replacing Trevor Draper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.25
1-3Steven Power makes a simple pass to Eduardo Butragueno. Eduardo Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Andy Mckay's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
64.22
1-3Francis Marsden takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Edgar Quaresma reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
66.32
1-3With a delightful solo run, Francis Marsden stretches the opposition's defence. Francis Marsden makes a probing pass to Paulo Gomes but he's offside!
67.26
Eduardo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Francis Marsden collects the pass. Francis Marsden advances with the ball. Francis Marsden shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ivan Howey.
68.52
Francis Marsden takes a quick corner, playing it short to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes flicks the ball across the goal. Francis Marsden rockets a shot on goal. Hermann Haraldur clears it off the line with his head!
71.29
Francis Marsden passes the ball forward to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tommy Deane!
75.41
Andy Mckay threads a neat ball through to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Greening. Ben Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Cottee but the linesman indicates offside!
83.16
Robert Eustace passes the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
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. Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)
6
4. Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
6
5. Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6. Peter McManaman (MID)
6
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
9
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
6
9. Max Peters (ATT)
6
10. Tommy Deane (ATT)
7
11. Paulo Gomes (ATT)
6
12. Jamie Salmon (MID)
6
13. Marcos Trevino (ATT)
6
14. Steven Power (DEF)
6
1. Ivan Howey (GK)
7
2. Nicholas Craddock (DEF)
6
3. Andy Mckay (DEF)
5
4. Sveinn Kjartansson (DEF)
6
5. Hermann Haraldur (DEF)
6
6. Ben Greening (MID)
6
7. Edgar Quaresma (MID)
7
8. Farid Salhi (ATT)
7
9. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
7
10. Steven Upson (ATT)
6
11. Steve Salako (ATT)
8
12. Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
0
13. Glynn Bramble (ATT)
0
14. Tony Jobson (MID)
0