Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast 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 poor condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
4.09
0-0Francis Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.29
0-0Javier Cuellar kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Trevor Draper is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
10.04
1-0Steven Power makes a simple pass to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason makes an attacking run forward. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason rushes past Javier Cuellar! Jón Kristinn Finnbogason strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.13
Pierre-Yves Keita knocks the ball forward to Ian Christie. Ian Christie flicks a high pass forward. Max Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
20.29
2-0Ian Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Max Peters collects the pass. Max Peters shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Ivan Howey. What a save!
24.19
Peter McManaman laces a through ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Javier Cuellar.
30.15
Steven Power passes the ball forward to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace hits a low pass to Max Peters. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Ivan Howey. Excellent save.
34.52
2-0Pierre-Yves Keita threads a neat ball through to Trevor Draper. Trevor Draper laces a through ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
39.55
Peter McManaman threads a neat ball through to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.57
3-0Blackburn Rovers are in full control of this game.
45.00
Robert Eustace threads the ball through to Max Peters. Max Peters tries a spectacular long range effort. Ivan Howey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal 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 whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
47.56
Pierre-Yves Keita passes the ball forward to Max Peters. Max Peters finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.52
Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Max Peters who brings the ball under control. Max Peters shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ivan Howey.
53.18
5-0Francis Marsden takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason is dispossessed by a tackle from Mamar Leroy.
59.55
Andy Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee plays a one-two with Farid Salhi and advances towards the goal... Gilles Cottee looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Ralph Britton reads it well. Nice keeping!
63.35
Javier Cuellar sees Hermann Haraldur in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hermann Haraldur flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Morris shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Ralph Britton keeps it out!
65.27
Hermann Haraldur flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Morris changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Teddy Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.33
Andy Mckay flicks a high ball forward to Javier Cuellar who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Javier Cuellar plays the ball forward to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee shoots from long range. Ralph Britton gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
69.13
Steven Power threads the ball through to Trevor Draper. Trevor Draper passes the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
72.29
Trevor Draper flicks a high pass forward to Francis Marsden who brings the ball under control. Francis Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace whips in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers! That's his third!
77.52
6-0Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Tommy Deane replacing Jón Kristinn Finnbogason .
81.53
Ben Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris whips in a cross ball towards Ben Greening. Ben Greening is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ralph Britton had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
84.14
Francis Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Peters. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Javier Cuellar flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Cottee who brings the ball under control. Gilles Cottee advances inside the box! Gilles Cottee tries a spectacular strike but Ralph Britton reads it well. Good save!
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
| Jón Kristinn Finnbogason 10 Paulo Gomes 15, 40 Max Peters 45, 48, 72 Robert Eustace 84 | Ben Greening 82 |
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. Peter McManaman (MID)
6
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
6
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
8
9. Max Peters (ATT)
9
10. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT)
8
11. Paulo Gomes (ATT)
8
12. Jamie Salmon (MID)
0
13. Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
14. Lars Heggem (DEF)
0
1. Ivan Howey (GK)
6
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Javier Cuellar (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mckay (DEF)
6
5. Hermann Haraldur (DEF)
6
6. Tony Jobson (MID)
6
7. Teddy Morris (MID)
7
8. Ben Greening (MID)
7
9. Farid Salhi (ATT)
6
10. Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT)
6
11. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
6
12. Thierry White (MID)
0
13. Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
0
14. Marcus Bishop (ATT)
0