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 Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Carter.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Carter.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
6.01
0-0Jaouad Le Paih hacks Marvin Monk from behind! Jaouad Le Paih is shown the yellow card! Marvin Monk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.33
0-0Without breaking stride, Eduardo Campos plays the ball forward to Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.45
Marcello Di Biagio flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mcgovern controls it well on his chest. Simon Mcgovern hits a low pass to Tim Hapgood. Tim Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Giordano Ruotolo. Giordano Ruotolo makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.24
Ben Finney receives the ball from a throw-in from Jonathan George. Ben Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Hapgood. Tim Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan George. Jonathan George outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.28
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Enrique Fernandez laces a through ball forward to Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.24
0-1Jaouad Le Paih threads the ball through to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Darius Palmer!
30.36
Enrique Fernandez sees Craig Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Marr whips in a cross ball towards Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Darius Palmer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.13
0-1Corner kick to Rotherham United. Enrique Fernandez plays it to the near post. Craig Marr looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.15
Diogo Fernandes takes it forward alone. With imagination, Diogo Fernandes laces a weighted ball forward to Giordano Ruotolo. Giordano Ruotolo whips in a cross ball towards Ben Finney. Ben Finney rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.20
Diogo Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Ben Finney. Ben Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Monk. Marvin Monk heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
45.00
Jonathan George makes a probing pass to Florian Bierhoff. Florian Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Rotherham United 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 second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
48.01
0-1Blackburn Rovers are keeping most of the possession.
55.25
0-1Enrique Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Craig Marr collects the pass. Craig Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darius Palmer who gathers it comfortably.
60.43
0-1Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Phil Rufus replacing Simon Mcgovern and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.44
Phil Rufus passes the ball forward to Giordano Ruotolo. Giordano Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.12
Eduardo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Craig Marr controls it well on his chest. Craig Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Darius Palmer, sees it late!! Goal for Rotherham United!
67.50
0-2Rafael Pinheiro catches Marcello Di Biagio on the ankles. The referee warns Rafael Pinheiro to calm down! Marcello Di Biagio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.54
Phil Rufus threads a neat ball through to Marvin Monk. Marvin Monk shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
75.33
Eduardo Campos hits a low pass to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro makes a deft header but Darius Palmer reads it well. Nice keeping!
77.57
Florian Bierhoff chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Hapgood. Tim Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Monk. Marvin Monk shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jody Lee didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.43
Eduardo Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
83.07
0-2Jonathan George flicks a high pass forward. Phil Rufus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Phil Rufus puts a great ball through. Jonathan George runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.45
Giordano Ruotolo comes in with a late challenge on Jason Cope. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Cope hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.41
Marcello Di Biagio flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Finney. Ben Finney passes the ball forward to Tim Hapgood. Tim Hapgood controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Florian Bierhoff through on goal. Florian Bierhoff shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Rafael Pinheiro of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darius Palmer (GK)
8
2. Marcello Di Biagio (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Carrick (DEF)
6
4. Diogo Fernandes (DEF)
7
5. Simon Mcgovern (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan George (MID)
6
7. Florian Bierhoff (MID)
6
8. Giordano Ruotolo (MID)
5
9. Tim Hapgood (ATT)
7
10. Ben Finney (ATT)
6
11. Marvin Monk (ATT)
6
12. Phil Rufus (MID)
6
13. Daniele Formon (MID)
0
14. Jamie Walker (DEF)
0
1. Jody Lee (GK)
7
2. Jaouad Le Paih (DEF)
5
3. Jason Cope (DEF)
7
4. Joao Veloso (DEF)
6
5. Les Powell (DEF)
6
6. Eduardo Campos (MID)
7
7. Enrique Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Rafael Pinheiro (ATT)
9
9. Graham Whelan (ATT)
7
10. Craig Marr (ATT)
7
11. Dave Stockdale (ATT)
9
12. Ben Palmer (ATT)
0
13. Achille Regonesi (DEF)
0
14. Leonardo Marin (MID)
0