Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 9,236 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
9.29
Max Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
12.34
Billy Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Beckham who gracefully takes it down. Graeme Beckham knocks the ball forward to Matt Moss but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.17
Marvin Bailey barges into Graeme Beckham. Marvin Bailey is given a warning by the referee! Graeme Beckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.10
Sylvain Fowler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy threads the ball through to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Beckham but the linesman indicates offside!
18.43
Norman Smithe sees Anthony King in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony King kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Beresford but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.01
Showing composure, Niccolo Hendrie plays the ball forward to Matt Moss. Matt Moss shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
28.49
Anthony Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
34.37
Billy Hansen passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matt Moss. Matt Moss finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
38.01
Showing composure, Sylvain Fowler picks a pass forward to Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Isaiah Morris with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
45.00
Joe Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.15
Max Mann threads the ball through to Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford plays a one-two with Anthony King and advances towards the goal... Robert Rankin catches Luke Beresford on the ankles. Luke Beresford appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
49.36
Billy Hansen makes a probing pass to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.53
With vision, Max Mann plays the ball forward to Colin Hall. Colin Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony King. Anthony King whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Blackburn Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.21
Joe Hurst passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Max Mann. Max Mann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall cuts inside the box! Colin Hall takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.41
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Shaun Clarke replacing Craig Luzhny, Simon Bowyer replacing Anthony Heskey and Stan Young replacing Anthony King .Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Benoit Pires replacing Sylvain Fowler .
67.38
Billy Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Harley. Noel Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Bridge but he's offside!
69.05
Billy Hansen passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.20
Robert Rankin hits a low pass to Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Martin Bridge who brings the ball under control. Martin Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.28
Norman Smithe catches Billy Hansen on the ankles. The referee brings Norman Smithe to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Hansen runs off the knock.
79.13
Joe Hurst receives the ball from a throw-in from Marvin Bailey. Joe Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hall who brings the ball under control. Colin Hall plays a one-two with Stan Young and advances towards the goal... Colin Hall shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.4788732394366 vs 53.5211267605634
Play Area
Home team third: 29.58%, Midfield: 45.07%, Away team third: 25.35%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Hall of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
3. Joe Hurst (DEF)
7
4. Marvin Bailey (DEF)
6
5. Craig Luzhny (DEF)
6
6. Norman Smithe (MID)
6
7. Max Mann (MID)
7
6
6
10. Colin Hall (ATT)
9
11. Anthony King (ATT)
6

12. Shaun Clarke (MID)
6
13. Simon Bowyer (GK)
6
14. Stan Young (MID)
6

2. Robert Rankin (DEF)
7
3. Gavin James (DEF)
6
7
6
6
8. Billy Hansen (MID)
7
9. Matt Moss (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Beckham (ATT)
6
11. Martin Bridge (ATT)
8

12. Benoit Pires (GK)
6
13. Mervin Mike (GK)
0
14. Noel Harley (DEF)
6