Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Richard TolleyR. Tolley65
G
1
G
74Oleh KravtsovO. Kravtsov
Nick GriffinN. Griffin68
D
2
D
70Darren MatthewsD. Matthews
Laurent TassaliL. Tassali58
D
3
D
70Camel BourmaudC. Bourmaud
Michael ThirlwellM. Thirlwell51
D
4
D
53Darren VernazzaD. Vernazza
Chris ShiltonC. Shilton64
M
5
D
70Jermaine MasonJ. Mason
Max DoddM. Dodd54
M
6
M
70Jason StandingJ. Standing
Steven DeaneS. Deane48
M
7captain
M
70Jean Francois BarulJ. Barul
Trevor EustaceT. Eustace47
M
8
A
67Jaap van VeenJ. van Veen
Darren RiggottD. Riggott63
A
9
A
69Rodrigo TavaresR. Tavares
Alun HitchcockA. Hitchcock55
A
10
A
68Alberto TagliaferriA. Tagliaferri
Kemal DrydenK. Dryden51
A
captain11
A
69Greg FormonG. Formon
 
Leon TaylorL. Taylor51
G
12
G
42Craig GreeningC. Greening
Ian BaileyI. Bailey51
A
13
A
64Alan VassellA. Vassell
Dean LawrenceD. Lawrence50
D
14
A
65Jacob ParkerJ. Parker

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 8,615 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.


0.00
The first half starts with Tottenham Hotspur kicking off!
4.45
Darren Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Jean Francois Barul collects the pass. Jean Francois Barul threads a neat ball through to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.42
Kemal Dryden clumsily knocks into Jermaine Mason. Kemal Dryden is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.16
Jean Francois Barul flicks a high pass forward. Jaap van Veen collects the pass. Jaap van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon makes a deft header but Richard Tolley is on top of it.
9.11
Jean Francois Barul chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Formon. Greg Formon whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Tagliaferri. Laurent Tassali clumsily knocks into Alberto Tagliaferri. Alberto Tagliaferri appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
12.47
Steven Deane passes the ball forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
15.44
Jean Francois Barul deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
21.17
Trevor Eustace makes a probing pass to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
28.57
Kemal Dryden comes in with a late challenge on Darren Matthews. Kemal Dryden is given a warning by the referee! Darren Matthews runs off the knock.
33.58
Steven Deane comes in with a late challenge on Jean Francois Barul. Steven Deane is shown the yellow card! Jean Francois Barul carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.20
Steven Deane threads the ball through to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
40.50
Jermaine Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Jermaine Mason sees Jaap van Veen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaap van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.10
Jason Standing passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Greg Formon. Greg Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Chris Shilton brings the ball forward. Chris Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Oleh Kravtsov!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
48.17
Jean Francois Barul sees Rodrigo Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Formon. Greg Formon whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.42
Max Dodd threads the ball through to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock cuts inside the box! Alun Hitchcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.25
Max Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden edges inside the box! Kemal Dryden takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.38
Darren Vernazza barges into Alun Hitchcock. The referee brings Darren Vernazza to one side and gives him a warning! Alun Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.08
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Leon Taylor replacing Nick Griffin, Ian Bailey replacing Trevor Eustace and Dean Lawrence replacing Alun Hitchcock .
65.31
Jean Francois Barul makes a probing pass to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
67.51
Jean Francois Barul hits a low pass to Alberto Tagliaferri. Alberto Tagliaferri flicks a high pass forward. Jaap van Veen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Jaap van Veen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
75.06
Chris Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Darren Riggott controls it well on his chest. Darren Riggott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
77.47
Laurent Tassali plays the ball forward to Steven Deane. Steven Deane surges forward with the ball. Steven Deane runs straight at the defence! Steven Deane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
79.18
Jason Standing changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jason Standing shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
81.17
Jean Francois Barul knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares threads a neat ball through to Jaap van Veen. Some superb footwork from Jaap van Veen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
84.06
Jean Francois Barul knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Jean Francois Barul threads a neat ball through to Alberto Tagliaferri. Alberto Tagliaferri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
25%
48.5%
26.5%

Scorers
Greg Formon 15, 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Formon of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Richard Tolley (GK)
7
2.Nick Griffin (DEF)
6
3.Laurent Tassali (DEF)
6
4.Michael Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5.Chris Shilton (MID)
6
6.Max Dodd (MID)
6
7.Steven Deane (MID)yellow card
7
8.Trevor Eustace (MID)
6
9.Darren Riggott (ATT)
6
10.Alun Hitchcock (ATT)
6
11.Kemal Dryden (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Leon Taylor (GK)
6
13.Ian Bailey (ATT)
6
14.Dean Lawrence (DEF)
6

1.Oleh Kravtsov (GK)
6
2.Darren Matthews (DEF)
6
3.Camel Bourmaud (DEF)
6
4.Darren Vernazza (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Mason (DEF)
6
6.Jason Standing (MID)
6
7.Jean Francois Barul (MID)
8
8.Jaap van Veen (ATT)
7
9.Rodrigo Tavares (ATT)
7
10.Alberto Tagliaferri (ATT)
6
11.Greg Formon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Craig Greening (GK)
0
13.Alan Vassell (ATT)
0
14.Jacob Parker (ATT)
0