Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Rotherham United | Rotherham United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Isaiah Morris | I. Morris |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 52 | | Arthur Gower | A. Gower | ||||||||
| Isaiah Etherington | I. Etherington | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | George Bastin | G. Bastin | |||||||||
| Jonathan Makin | J. Makin | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 |  | Alfredo Bizzarri | A. Bizzarri | |||||||||
| Joe Hurst | J. Hurst | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Sol Riggott | S. Riggott | |||||||||
| Craig Luzhny | C. Luzhny | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Arthur Cutler | A. Cutler | |||||||||
| Norman Smithe | N. Smithe | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 |  | David Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Max Mann | M. Mann | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Leon Carragher | L. Carragher | |||||||||
| Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Julian Brown | J. Brown | |||||||||
| Luke Beresford | L. Beresford | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Jermaine Campbell | J. Campbell | |||||||||
| Colin Hall | C. Hall | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 |  | Cesar Almeida | C. Almeida | |||||||||
| Anthony King | A. King | | 54 | A | | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Cristiano Nascimento | C. Nascimento | ||||||||
| Robert Ball | R. Ball | | 57 | M | | 12 | | G | 48 | | Jamie Howey | J. Howey | |||||||||
| Robert Edwards | R. Edwards | | 53 | A | | 13 | | A | 45 | | Jose E. Pianu | J. Pianu | |||||||||
| Stan Young | S. Young | | 53 | M | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Alfred Grantt | A. Grantt | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,842 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Bower.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Bower.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
2.56
0-0Arthur Cutler hits a low pass to David Glass. David Glass makes a probing pass to Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento rushes past Joe Hurst! Cristiano Nascimento cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Isaiah Morris reads it well. Good save!
4.40
0-0Leon Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Campbell shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.43
Norman Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.02
0-0Alfredo Bizzarri catches Luke Beresford on the ankles. Alfredo Bizzarri is given a warning by the referee! Luke Beresford runs off the knock.
10.28
21.25
Anthony King comes in with a late challenge on Sol Riggott. Anthony King is warned by the referee! Sol Riggott stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.56
0-1Alfredo Bizzarri threads a neat ball through to Julian Brown. Julian Brown threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento hits a low pass to Jermaine Campbell. Jermaine Campbell rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.57
Arthur Cutler flicks a high pass forward to Leon Carragher who brings the ball under control. Leon Carragher darts forward. Leon Carragher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.22
Arthur Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Brown. Julian Brown threads the ball through to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.57
David Glass flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Nascimento who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
40.51
0-2Anthony Heskey hacks David Glass from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Glass gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.23
Leon Carragher comes in with a late challenge on Max Mann. Leon Carragher is given a warning by the referee! Max Mann runs off the knock.
45.00
Max Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hall. Colin Hall flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
48.16
Isaiah Etherington takes it forward alone. Isaiah Etherington makes a probing pass to Colin Hall. Colin Hall plays a one-two with Anthony King and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Colin Hall provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
49.23
Max Mann flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hall whips in a cross ball towards Anthony King. Anthony King powers a header at goal. Arthur Gower manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.46
Craig Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Max Mann controls it well on his chest. Max Mann hits a low pass to Colin Hall. Colin Hall shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Arthur Gower.
52.16
0-2Anthony King takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Alfredo Bizzarri reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.28
0-2Anthony Heskey knocks the ball forward to Anthony King. Anthony King advances inside the box! George Bastin comes in with a late challenge on Anthony King. Anthony King appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
54.17
0-2David Glass flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Nascimento collects the pass. Cristiano Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Morris who gathers it comfortably.
55.12
57.01
Max Mann flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony King. Anthony King rushes past Sol Riggott! Anthony King shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.32
Joe Hurst passes the ball forward to Max Mann. Max Mann flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hall. Colin Hall makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.27
0-2Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Robert Ball replacing Craig Luzhny, Robert Edwards replacing Anthony Heskey and Stan Young replacing Anthony King .
79.27
Julian Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida passes the ball forward to Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Isaiah Morris gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
83.21
Robert Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford cuts inside the box! Luke Beresford looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arthur Gower with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
87.05
Julian Brown hacks Norman Smithe from behind! The referee warns Julian Brown to calm down! Norman Smithe stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.49
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Jonathan Makin sees Max Mann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Mann makes a probing pass to Colin Hall. Colin Hall runs straight at the defence! Colin Hall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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 Cristiano Nascimento of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Isaiah Morris (GK)
7
2. Isaiah Etherington (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Makin (DEF)
6
4. Joe Hurst (DEF)
7
5. Craig Luzhny (DEF)
6
6. Norman Smithe (MID)
6
7. Max Mann (MID)
7
8. Anthony Heskey (MID)
5
9. Luke Beresford (ATT)
8
10. Colin Hall (ATT)
7
11. Anthony King (ATT)
6
12. Robert Ball (MID)
6
13. Robert Edwards (ATT)
6
14. Stan Young (MID)
6
1. Arthur Gower (GK)
7
2. George Bastin (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Bizzarri (DEF)
6
4. Sol Riggott (DEF)
6
5. Arthur Cutler (DEF)
6
6. David Glass (MID)
6
7. Leon Carragher (MID)
6
8. Julian Brown (MID)
6
9. Jermaine Campbell (ATT)
8
10. Cesar Almeida (ATT)
7
11. Cristiano Nascimento (ATT)
9
12. Jamie Howey (GK)
0
13. Jose E. Pianu (ATT)
0
14. Alfred Grantt (DEF)
0