Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky 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 good condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.29
0-0Lars Heggem makes a probing pass to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
6.40
0-0Steven Power flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Salmon who takes it down. Jamie Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Peters. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hermann Haraldur.
10.51
0-0Tomas Mendes hits a low pass to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ivan Howey!
12.41
1-0Pierre G. Tarozzi brings the ball forward. Pierre G. Tarozzi shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.23
Tomas Mendes makes a probing pass to Max Peters. Max Peters shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
18.39
Francis Marsden plays the ball forward to Max Peters. Max Peters shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.16
Steven Power flicks a high pass forward. Francis Marsden collects the pass. Francis Marsden makes a simple pass to Max Peters. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.54
Steven Power threads the ball through to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon threads a neat ball through to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Howey who gathers it comfortably.
28.10
1-0Ben Greening catches Francis Marsden on the ankles. The referee calls over Ben Greening and warns him to calm down! Francis Marsden runs off the knock.
38.54
Steven Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Max Peters who brings the ball neatly under control. Max Peters shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.47
Manuel Reis flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mckay collects the pass. Andy Mckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Greening. Ben Greening shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.16
Ben Greening makes an attacking run forward. Ben Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for 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.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
51.28
Jamie Salmon makes a simple pass to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.17
2-0Javier Cuellar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Bishop who brings the ball under control. Marcus Bishop makes a great pass forward. Marcel Ferreira-Leite runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.14
Steven Power flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Heggem. Lars Heggem plays the ball forward to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hermann Haraldur.
57.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Lars Heggem picks a pass forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden threads the ball through to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Mckay.
59.53
2-0Andy Mckay clumsily knocks into Laurent Claessens. The referee calls over Andy Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Laurent Claessens runs off the knock.
60.02
2-0Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Tommy Deane replacing Laurent Claessens .
67.25
Francis Marsden knocks the ball forward to Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes shoots from 20 yards but Ivan Howey reads it well. Good save!
69.35
Andy Mckay hacks Tomas Mendes from behind! The referee brings Andy Mckay to one side and gives him a warning! Tomas Mendes runs off the knock.
72.38
With a delightful solo run, Teddy Morris stretches the opposition's defence. Teddy Morris runs straight at the defence! Teddy Morris side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Ralph Britton reads it well. Excellent keeping!
73.43
Manuel Reis flicks a high pass forward. Ben Greening holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Greening controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.48
Tommy Deane kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.41
2-0Robert Eustace comes in with a late challenge on Andy Mckay. The referee brings Robert Eustace to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Mckay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.39
2-0Robert Eustace sees space and advances. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Manuel Reis is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.50
With vision, Teddy Morris laces a weighted ball forward to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Greening but the linesman indicates offside!
84.35
Pierre G. Tarozzi darts forward. Pierre G. Tarozzi hits a low pass to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
85.45
Jamie Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Max Peters. Max Peters threads the ball through into the box. Tomas Mendes tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
89.01
Trevor Draper flicks a high pass forward. Francis Marsden collects the pass. Francis Marsden knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tomas Mendes is offside!
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 Pierre G. Tarozzi of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Britton (GK)
6
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Steven Power (DEF)
7
4. Lars Heggem (DEF)
6
5. Pierre G. Tarozzi (DEF)
9
6. Jamie Salmon (MID)
8
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
7
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
7
9. Max Peters (ATT)
9
10. Laurent Claessens (ATT)
6
11. Tomas Mendes (ATT)
6
12. Peter McManaman (MID)
0
13. Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
14. Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
0
1. Ivan Howey (GK)
7
2. Andy Mckay (DEF)
5
3. Hermann Haraldur (DEF)
6
4. Manuel Reis (DEF)
6
5. Javier Cuellar (DEF)
6
6. Tony Jobson (MID)
6
7. Ben Greening (MID)
6
8. Teddy Morris (MID)
7
9. Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT)
6
10. Farid Salhi (ATT)
6
11. Marcus Bishop (ATT)
6
12. Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
0
13. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
0
14. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
0