Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,746 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Ronnie Harley.
The pitch is in good 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 Ronnie Harley.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.43
0-0Francis Marsden threads a neat ball through to Anton Busse. Anton Busse shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
4.25
0-0Steven Power knocks the ball forward to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Busse. Anton Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Stefan Porro.
6.31
Tony Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Steve Salako collects the pass. Steve Salako advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Steve Salako provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.10
0-0Ben Greening flicks a high pass forward. Farid Salhi controls it well on his chest. Farid Salhi puts a great ball through. Tony Jobson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.50
0-0Anton Busse changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Anton Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.50
1-0Ian Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Busse. Anton Busse plays a one-two with Paulo Gomes and rushes in on goal... Anton Busse makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ivan Howey had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
24.36
Peter McManaman makes a simple pass to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sveinn Kjartansson.
28.34
1-0Sveinn Kjartansson kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson plays the ball forward to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ralph Britton comfortably picks it out of the air!
33.05
Francis Marsden threads a neat ball through to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.29
Ben Greening controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi cuts inside the box! Farid Salhi takes a shot at goal but Ralph Britton is on top of his game. Good keeping!
38.53
Hermann Haraldur takes a quick throw-in. Andy Mckay hoofs the ball up the pitch. Ben Greening shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.39
2-0Steven Power catches Ben Greening on the ankles. Steven Power is given a warning by the referee! Ben Greening grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.56
Peter McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Arsenal start the second half!
48.07
2-0Ian Christie hacks Gilles Cottee from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Cottee stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.04
Francis Marsden passes the ball forward to Anton Busse. Anton Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
51.55
Peter McManaman hits a low pass to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Howey who gathers it comfortably.
59.03
2-0Tony Jobson hacks Trevor Draper from behind! The referee warns Tony Jobson to calm down! Trevor Draper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.53
2-0Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Marcos Trevino replacing Jón Kristinn Finnbogason .
63.51
Ben Greening sees a break and surges forward. Ben Greening cuts inside the box! Ben Greening cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Pierre-Yves Keita.
71.19
Ian Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Busse. Anton Busse threads a neat ball through to Max Peters. Max Peters runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Max Peters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.25
Tony Jobson passes the ball forward to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee plays a scrappy one-two with Daniele Fletcher and advances towards the goal... Gilles Cottee side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Ian Christie's outstretched leg.
81.58
Peter McManaman takes it forward alone. Peter McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Porro.
85.39
Anton Busse threads a neat ball through to Max Peters. Max Peters whips in a cross ball towards Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ivan Howey with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
89.19
With some swift thinking, Ben Greening plays the ball forward to Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Pierre-Yves Keita knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Peters. Max Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Busse. Anton Busse connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Anton Busse of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Britton (GK)
6
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Steven Power (DEF)
6
4. Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
6
5. Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6. Anton Busse (MID)
9
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
8
8. Peter McManaman (MID)
7
9. Max Peters (ATT)
8
10. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT)
7
11. Paulo Gomes (ATT)
6
12. Jamie Salmon (MID)
0
13. Marcos Trevino (ATT)
6
14. Ellery Van Dalen (DEF)
0
1. Ivan Howey (GK)
6
2. Stefan Porro (DEF)
6
3. Sveinn Kjartansson (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mckay (DEF)
6
5. Hermann Haraldur (DEF)
6
6. Tony Jobson (MID)
6
7. Ben Greening (MID)
7
8. Farid Salhi (ATT)
6
9. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
6
10. Daniele Fletcher (ATT)
6
11. Steve Salako (ATT)
6
12. Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
0
13. Rainer Jahn (ATT)
0
14. Ross Barry (ATT)
0