Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 9,811 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
2.28
0-0George Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.34
0-0Leonardo Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Liechti but the linesman indicates offside!
10.57
0-0George Dodd passes the ball forward to Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gonzalo Rivera easily smothers it!
18.13
Juan Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Tolley. Richard Tolley passes the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
20.49
George Dodd threads the ball through to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks the ball forward to Robbie Edworthy but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.39
Jean-Guy Ben Askar flicks the ball to his team mate, Genta Watanabe. Genta Watanabe kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.15
Fernando Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
30.10
Leonardo Leon makes a simple pass to Genta Watanabe. Genta Watanabe sees a break and surges forward. Genta Watanabe shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
36.11
0-1George Dodd makes a probing pass to Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock goes all the way! Danny Woodcock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Danny Woodcock scores for Queens Park Rangers!!
39.47
Daniele Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Brown. Chris Brown goes all the way! Chris Brown shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gonzalo Rivera manages to gather it comfortably.
40.16
George Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.54
0-1Robbie Edworthy hacks Danny Lockley from behind! The referee calls over Robbie Edworthy and warns him to calm down! Danny Lockley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.44
0-1Danny Lockley knocks the ball forward to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Fernando Helguera makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the second half underway!
49.41
Andy Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Carragher. Daniele Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
53.42
Jean-Guy Ben Askar flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
55.02
Fernando Helguera surges forward with the ball. Fernando Helguera shoots from distance but it flies wide!
59.19
Matthew Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Helguera. Fernando Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy knocks the ball forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
61.22
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.57
Leonardo Leon knocks the ball forward to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence makes a simple pass to John Caldwell. John Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
65.43
Jean-Guy Ben Askar makes a simple pass to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence makes a probing pass to John Caldwell. John Caldwell passes the ball forward but Marcel Liechti is offside!
67.52
George Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.54
Sol Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ruel Benali.
72.25
Genta Watanabe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Caldwell. John Caldwell plays a perfect one-two with Shaun Beattie and rushes in on goal... John Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.28
Fernando Helguera makes a simple pass to Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.55
0-1Andy Hurst hacks Ivan Shaw from behind! Andy Hurst is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Shaw runs off the knock.
83.49
Stephen Lawrence makes a probing pass to Marcel Liechti. Marcel Liechti knocks the ball forward to John Caldwell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.46
Ivan Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Liechti. Marcel Liechti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Benali who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Andy Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Liechti. The referee calls over Andy Hurst again and warns him to calm down! Marcel Liechti runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
30.8%
44%
25.3%
Scorers