Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     MillwallMillwall
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard TolleyR. Tolley65
G
1
G
48Frank PeckhamF. Peckham
Nick GriffinN. Griffin68
D
2
D
65Kevin ThielemannK. Thielemann
Laurent TassaliL. Tassali58
D
3
D
64Adriano MyrtajA. Myrtaj
Michael ThirlwellM. Thirlwell51
D
4
D
61Ivan BridgeI. Bridge
Chris ShiltonC. Shilton64
M
5
D
56Jack PromesJ. Promes
Max DoddM. Dodd54
M
6
M
69Brian NewtonB. Newton
Steven DeaneS. Deane48
M
7
M
56Syd DeaneS. Deane
Trevor EustaceT. Eustace47
M
8
M
51Chris JohnsonC. Johnson
Darren RiggottD. Riggott63
A
9
A
72Ruel GascoigneR. Gascoigne
Alun HitchcockA. Hitchcock55
A
10
A
69Nick RobertsN. Roberts
Kemal DrydenK. Dryden51
A
captain11captain
A
65Jacob FletcherJ. Fletcher
 
Leon TaylorL. Taylor51
G
12
D
52James PerryJ. Perry
Ian BaileyI. Bailey51
A
13
M
50Duncan WoodcockD. Woodcock
Dean LawrenceD. Lawrence50
D
14
D
48Spencer PriorS. Prior

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Millwall. A crowd of 8,022 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Chadwick.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.20
Max Dodd plays the ball forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden makes a great pass forward. Alun Hitchcock runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
4.01
Max Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott threads a neat ball through to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
10.48
Chris Shilton brings the ball forward. Chris Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Alun Hitchcock. With a superhuman jump, Alun Hitchcock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
14.44
With some swift thinking, Chris Shilton plays the ball forward to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Frank Peckham!
18.36
Syd Deane darts forward. Syd Deane plays a one-two with Ruel Gascoigne and advances towards the goal... Syd Deane side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Richard Tolley comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.14
With some swift thinking, Michael Thirlwell plays the ball forward to Trevor Eustace. Trevor Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Alun Hitchcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alun Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott heads the ball goalwards but Frank Peckham is on top of it.
22.32
Max Dodd hits a low pass to Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.40
Max Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Peckham who gathers it comfortably.
32.58
Chris Shilton knocks the ball forward to Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
33.17
Brian Newton flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Fletcher who takes it down. Jacob Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Richard Tolley is on top of his game. Well saved!
34.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.34
Nick Griffin flicks a high ball forward to Max Dodd who takes it down. Max Dodd knocks the ball forward to Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott plays a scrappy one-two with Kemal Dryden and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darren Riggott looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.35
Brian Newton flicks a high ball forward to Nick Roberts who takes it down. Nick Roberts tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Steven Deane brings the ball forward. Steven Deane tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
47.10
Laurent Tassali kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Shilton. Chris Shilton makes a simple pass to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.20
Kevin Thielemann takes it forward alone. Kevin Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne advances inside the box! Ruel Gascoigne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.09
Nick Griffin comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Fletcher. The referee calls over Nick Griffin and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Fletcher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.46
Max Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott rushes past Jack Promes! Darren Riggott shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.04
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Leon Taylor replacing Nick Griffin, Ian Bailey replacing Trevor Eustace and Dean Lawrence replacing Alun Hitchcock .
61.10
Chris Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Nick Roberts who brings the ball under control. Nick Roberts shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Richard Tolley smothers it!
66.04
Kevin Thielemann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.11
Chris Johnson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Chris Johnson shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.27
Chris Shilton makes a simple pass to Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Frank Peckham manages to keep it out.
81.08
Laurent Tassali catches Jacob Fletcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Laurent Tassali and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.08
Free kick to Millwall just outside the area...
82.17
Jacob Fletcher takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
85.55
Chris Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Fletcher controls it well on his chest. Jacob Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Tolley with no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
90.00
Laurent Tassali passes the ball forward to Steven Deane. Steven Deane runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steven Deane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Millwall
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
24%
46.7%
29.3%

Scorers
Darren Riggott 38, 57
Nick Roberts 86

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darren Riggott of Blackburn Rovers

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

1.Frank Peckham (GK)
7
2.Kevin Thielemann (DEF)
6
3.Adriano Myrtaj (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Bridge (DEF)
6
5.Jack Promes (DEF)
6
6.Brian Newton (MID)
6
7.Syd Deane (MID)
6
8.Chris Johnson (MID)
6
9.Ruel Gascoigne (ATT)
6
10.Nick Roberts (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jacob Fletcher (ATT)
6
 
12.James Perry (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Woodcock (MID)
0
14.Spencer Prior (DEF)
0