Match Report
| Luton Town | Luton Town |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Massimiliano Malafronte | M. Malafronte |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Paolo Goldberg | P. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Ledley Benali | L. Benali | | 59 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Stephen McGrory | S. McGrory | ||||||||
| Norman Ince | N. Ince | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Marc Elliott | M. Elliott | |||||||||
| Frank Delaney | F. Delaney | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Jermaine Mcgreal | J. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Matt Dryden | M. Dryden | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 | | James Marr | J. Marr | |||||||||
| Eoin Atherton | E. Atherton | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Max Mann | M. Mann | |||||||||
| Darren Ince | D. Ince | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Jamie Mortensen | J. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Demetrio Pavan | D. Pavan | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Nicky Etherington | N. Etherington | |||||||||
| Dennis Thirlwell | D. Thirlwell | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Nick Wallwork | N. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Gavin Ince | G. Ince | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Anthony Green | A. Green | |||||||||
| Dion Andrews | D. Andrews | | 50 | A | | 11 | | | A | 63 | | Adam Kanu | A. Kanu | ||||||||
| Paul Coppinger | P. Coppinger | | 52 | G | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Neil Neville | N. Neville | |||||||||
| Tony Richards | T. Richards | | 47 | D | | 13 | | G | 50 |  | Miguel Fernandez | M. Fernandez | |||||||||
| Tiago Andrade | T. Andrade |  | 46 | D | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Morris Moss | M. Moss | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Luton Town and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Palmer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Luton Town and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Palmer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Luton Town kick off!
8.42
0-0Eoin Atherton makes a probing pass to Dennis Thirlwell. Dennis Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Marr.
10.11
0-0With a delightful solo run, Darren Ince stretches the opposition's defence. Darren Ince sees Dennis Thirlwell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Thirlwell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by James Marr.
11.19
0-0Darren Ince takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Dennis Thirlwell tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.19
0-0Demetrio Pavan threads a neat ball through to Dennis Thirlwell. Dennis Thirlwell shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.56
1-0Demetrio Pavan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Ince. Gavin Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Andrews. Dion Andrews rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Paolo Goldberg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.51
Darren Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Andrews. Dion Andrews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.03
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Max Mann plays the ball forward to Nick Wallwork. Nick Wallwork shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Massimiliano Malafronte easily smothers it!
28.51
Darren Ince surges forward with the ball. Darren Ince plays a one-two with Gavin Ince and rushes in on goal... Darren Ince rockets a shot on goal. James Marr steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.42
Demetrio Pavan sees space and advances. Demetrio Pavan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.48
Max Mann makes a probing pass to Anthony Green. Anthony Green knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimiliano Malafronte who gathers it comfortably.
40.20
Demetrio Pavan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Thirlwell. Dennis Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Ince. Gavin Ince directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
42.38
Frank Delaney passes the ball forward to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ince. Gavin Ince plays a one-two with Dennis Thirlwell and rushes in on goal... Gavin Ince makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Paolo Goldberg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Frank Delaney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Demetrio Pavan. Demetrio Pavan threads a neat ball through to Dion Andrews. Dion Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Ince. Gavin Ince rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.38
Nicky Etherington takes it forward alone. Nicky Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Adam Kanu. Adam Kanu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Massimiliano Malafronte manages to gather it.
48.43
Darren Ince flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Thirlwell who takes it down. Dennis Thirlwell shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
51.56
2-0Eoin Atherton hacks Nicky Etherington from behind! The referee calls over Eoin Atherton and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Etherington hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.29
Jamie Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Green collects the pass. Anthony Green whips in a cross ball towards Nick Wallwork. Nick Wallwork beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.56
2-1Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Tony Richards replacing Dion Andrews and Paul Coppinger replacing Matt Dryden .Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Neil Neville replacing James Marr, Miguel Fernandez replacing Nicky Etherington and Morris Moss replacing Adam Kanu .
65.58
Norman Ince threads a neat ball through to Darren Ince. Darren Ince makes a simple pass to Gavin Ince. Gavin Ince finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.08
Ledley Benali launches a long ball forward. Tony Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.21
Darren Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Richards. Tony Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Thirlwell. Dennis Thirlwell connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.12
Frank Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Darren Ince controls it well on his chest. Darren Ince flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Ince collects the pass. Gavin Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.29
Miguel Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Moss. Morris Moss finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
81.17
Jermaine Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Mortensen collects the pass. Jamie Mortensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Moss. Morris Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Green. Anthony Green connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
83.33
With great vision, Frank Delaney plays the ball forward to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eoin Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Tony Richards. Tony Richards finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
84.08
Marc Elliott breaks forward. Marc Elliott hits a low pass to Morris Moss. Morris Moss plays a one-two with Anthony Green and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Morris Moss provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
85.55
Norman Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton surges forward with the ball. Eoin Atherton knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Richards. With a superhuman jump, Tony Richards connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Paolo Goldberg manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
2-1Nick Wallwork catches Frank Delaney on the ankles. The referee brings Nick Wallwork to one side and gives him a warning! Frank Delaney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Dion Andrews 23 Gavin Ince 42 | Nick Wallwork 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Massimiliano Malafronte (GK)
7
2. Ledley Benali (DEF)
6
3. Norman Ince (DEF)
6
4. Frank Delaney (DEF)
7
5. Matt Dryden (DEF)
6
6. Eoin Atherton (MID)
7
7. Darren Ince (MID)
9
8. Demetrio Pavan (MID)
7
9. Dennis Thirlwell (ATT)
7
10. Gavin Ince (ATT)
9
11. Dion Andrews (ATT)
8
12. Paul Coppinger (GK)
6
13. Tony Richards (DEF)
6
14. Tiago Andrade (DEF)
0
1. Paolo Goldberg (GK)
6
2. Stephen McGrory (DEF)
6
3. Marc Elliott (DEF)
7
4. Jermaine Mcgreal (DEF)
6
5. James Marr (DEF)
6
6. Max Mann (MID)
6
7. Jamie Mortensen (MID)
6
8. Nicky Etherington (MID)
6
9. Nick Wallwork (ATT)
8
10. Anthony Green (ATT)
7
11. Adam Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Neil Neville (ATT)
6
13. Miguel Fernandez (GK)
6
14. Morris Moss (ATT)
6