Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Richard Tolley | R. Tolley |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Nwankwo Mann | N. Mann | |||||||||
| Nick Griffin | N. Griffin | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 64 | | John Vieira | J. Vieira | ||||||||
| Laurent Tassali | L. Tassali |  | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Nicky Hackworth | N. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Michael Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Brian Smith | B. Smith | |||||||||
| Chris Shilton | C. Shilton | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Des Jess | D. Jess | |||||||||
| Max Dodd | M. Dodd | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 |  | Tomas Mendes | T. Mendes | |||||||||
| Steven Deane | S. Deane | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Jonathan Weaver | J. Weaver | |||||||||
| Trevor Eustace | T. Eustace | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Jose Michel | J. Michel | |||||||||
| Alun Hitchcock | A. Hitchcock | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 |  | Nikolas Birnbaum | N. Birnbaum | |||||||||
| Ian Bailey | I. Bailey | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Marc Collymore | M. Collymore | |||||||||
| Kemal Dryden | K. Dryden | | 51 | A | | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Tony Naylor | T. Naylor | ||||||||
| Leon Taylor | L. Taylor | | 51 | G | | 12 | | M | 63 | | Cedric Piquionne | C. Piquionne | |||||||||
| Dean Lawrence | D. Lawrence | | 50 | D | | 13 | | M | 59 | | Adam Evans | A. Evans | |||||||||
| Harvey Winterburn | H. Winterburn | | 48 | D | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Ledley Marsden | L. Marsden | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Fulham. A crowd of 8,892 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.41
0-0Michael Thirlwell threads the ball through to Trevor Eustace. Trevor Eustace hits a low pass to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.44
Jose Michel flicks a high pass forward. Marc Collymore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.43
0-0Jonathan Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Tony Naylor who brings the ball under control. Tony Naylor edges inside the box! Tony Naylor rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
10.09
0-0Tomas Mendes picks a pass forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor deftly passes the ball to Nikolas Birnbaum, releasing him through on goal. Nikolas Birnbaum shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Richard Tolley effortlessly gets down and covers it.
12.48
Nick Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Dodd. Max Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
15.33
0-0Nick Griffin hacks Marc Collymore from behind! The referee motions to Nick Griffin to come over. It's a red card!! Marc Collymore runs off the knock.
16.23
0-0Des Jess hacks Alun Hitchcock from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.47
0-1Jonathan Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Tony Naylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marc Collymore scores for Fulham!!
22.49
Nicky Hackworth sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Hackworth threads a neat ball through to Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Fulham are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.07
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.50
Tomas Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Richard Tolley manages to keep it out.
34.14
Kemal Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Eustace. Trevor Eustace passes the ball forward to Ian Bailey. Ian Bailey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.20
Jose Michel makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fulham kick off!
55.50
Kemal Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Shilton. Chris Shilton sees a break and surges forward. Chris Shilton passes the ball forward to Ian Bailey. Ian Bailey comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it flies just wide!
59.13
Steven Deane kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock runs straight at the defence! Alun Hitchcock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
61.13
1-2Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Leon Taylor replacing Kemal Dryden, Dean Lawrence replacing Trevor Eustace and Harvey Winterburn replacing Ian Bailey .
65.59
Jonathan Weaver knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum whips in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Tony Naylor scores for Fulham!!
72.07
Nicky Hackworth advances with the ball. Nicky Hackworth threads a neat ball through to Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Thirlwell.
75.24
1-3Brian Smith makes a probing pass to Jose Michel. Jose Michel threads a neat ball through to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Collymore but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.57
Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Cedric Piquionne replacing Nikolas Birnbaum, Adam Evans replacing Tomas Mendes and Ledley Marsden replacing Des Jess .
79.47
Jonathan Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Tony Naylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Naylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
85.25
1-3Jonathan Weaver comes in with a late challenge on Max Dodd. Jonathan Weaver is shown the yellow card! Max Dodd grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.09
Adam Evans changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adam Evans whips in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Richard Tolley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
31.3%
47.8%
20.9%
Scorers
| Alun Hitchcock 59 | Marc Collymore 18 Nikolas Birnbaum 38 Tony Naylor 66, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Naylor of Fulham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richard Tolley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kemal Dryden (ATT) | 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Trevor Eustace (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alun Hitchcock (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Ian Bailey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leon Taylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nick Griffin (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 13. | Dean Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Harvey Winterburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nwankwo Mann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicky Hackworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Des Jess (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Tomas Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Weaver (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Jose Michel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nikolas Birnbaum (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Marc Collymore (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Tony Naylor (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Cedric Piquionne (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adam Evans (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ledley Marsden (MID) | 6 | |