Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Beto Pantorino | Beto Pantorino | |||||||||||||||||
| Alun Britton | A. Britton |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Edward Kasper | E. Kasper | |||||||||
| Jonathan Benali | J. Benali | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Ronnie Granville | R. Granville | |||||||||
| Adolfo Izquierdo | A. Izquierdo |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Dean Dixon | D. Dixon | |||||||||
| Anthony Fletcher | A. Fletcher | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Paul Holloway | P. Holloway | |||||||||
| Joe Power | J. Power | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Julian Adams | J. Adams | |||||||||
| Liam Fenton | L. Fenton | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Del Whelan | D. Whelan | |||||||||
| Simon Riggott | S. Riggott | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Marc Scowcroft | M. Scowcroft | |||||||||
| Eusebio Lambrughi | E. Lambrughi |  | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Alberto Gower | A. Gower | |||||||||
| Del Deane | D. Deane | | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Alfred Impey | A. Impey | |||||||||
| Steve Barton | S. Barton | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Nicky Beresford | N. Beresford | |||||||||
| Luke Shearer | L. Shearer | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Sylvain Wilson | S. Wilson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Watford. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Watford start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.31
0-0Del Whelan passes the ball forward to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Fletcher.
6.13
0-1Dean Dixon makes a probing pass to Alberto Gower. Alberto Gower passes the ball forward to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.45
0-1Joe Power sees a break and surges forward. Joe Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.59
0-1Alberto Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson shoots from 20 yards but Alun Britton is on top of it.
15.43
0-1Steve Barton comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Granville. Steve Barton is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Granville stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.38
Adolfo Izquierdo takes it forward alone. Adolfo Izquierdo sees space and advances. Adolfo Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.51
1-1Anthony Fletcher barges into Sylvain Wilson. The referee calls over Anthony Fletcher and warns him to calm down! Sylvain Wilson stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.51
1-1Liam Fenton comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Impey. Liam Fenton is given a warning by the referee! Alfred Impey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.34
Sylvain Wilson clumsily knocks into Jonathan Benali. The referee calls over Sylvain Wilson and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Benali stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.34
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.22
Adolfo Izquierdo sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Steve Barton. Steve Barton plays a perfect one-two with Del Deane and rushes in on goal... Steve Barton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Edward Kasper is on top of it.
42.11
Alberto Gower makes a probing pass to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford goes all the way! Nicky Beresford tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
49.27
Blackburn Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Watford's defence.
51.21
Liam Fenton makes a simple pass to Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.50
Liam Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Edward Kasper had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
59.38
Eusebio Lambrughi passes the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.15
Alfred Impey knocks the ball forward to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.32
Del Whelan knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.49
Liam Fenton decides to run forward with the ball. Liam Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Edward Kasper!
67.40
Liam Fenton sees space and advances. Liam Fenton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.23
Liam Fenton makes a simple pass to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.24
Simon Riggott makes a probing pass to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Dixon.
77.25
Simon Riggott hacks Alberto Gower from behind! Simon Riggott is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.16
Alberto Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Wilson. Sylvain Wilson goes all the way! Sylvain Wilson tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.06
Adolfo Izquierdo advances with the ball. Adolfo Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Steve Barton. Steve Barton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.27
Eusebio Lambrughi barges into Del Whelan. Eusebio Lambrughi is shown the yellow card! Del Whelan runs off the knock.
89.37
Alberto Gower threads the ball through to Nicky Beresford. Nicky Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Britton who gathers it comfortably.
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
| Del Deane 18, 54, 69 | Nicky Beresford 6 |