Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     AFC Rushden & DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard TolleyR. Tolley65
G
1captain
G
68Roy MoelikerR. Moeliker
Nick GriffinN. Griffin68
D
2
D
57Alec MortonA. Morton
Laurent TassaliL. Tassali58
D
3
D
55Ledley PriestleyL. Priestley
Michael ThirlwellM. Thirlwell51
D
4
D
54Martin RedknappM. Redknapp
Chris ShiltonC. Shilton64
M
5
M
67Chris ClemenceC. Clemence
Max DoddM. Dodd54
M
6
M
66Gary DrydenG. Dryden
Steven DeaneS. Deane48
M
7
M
57Tommy PriorT. Prior
Trevor EustaceT. Eustace47
M
8
M
55Neil GreigN. Greig
Darren RiggottD. Riggott63
A
9
M
49Martin LightfootM. Lightfoot
Alun HitchcockA. Hitchcock55
A
10
A
67Jacob PowellJ. Powell
Ian BaileyI. Bailey51
A
captain11
A
64Ben PlowrightB. Plowright
 
Leon TaylorL. Taylor51
G
12
A
60Aaron CookeA. Cooke
Dean LawrenceD. Lawrence50
D
13
A
60Omer MilliganO. Milligan
Harvey WinterburnH. Winterburn48
D
14
A
57Billy DeanB. Dean

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 8,536 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
2.19
Tommy Prior laces a weighted ball forward to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.14
Nick Griffin receives the ball from a throw-in from Laurent Tassali. Nick Griffin hits a low pass to Trevor Eustace. Trevor Eustace flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott runs straight at the defence! Alec Morton clumsily knocks into Darren Riggott. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
8.21
With imagination, Steven Deane plays the ball forward to Ian Bailey. Ian Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Morton.
12.03
Michael Thirlwell receives the ball from a throw-in from Nick Griffin. Michael Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Max Dodd. With vision, Max Dodd laces a through ball forward to Ian Bailey. Ian Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Riggott. With a superhuman jump, Darren Riggott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Roy Moeliker had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
16.43
Martin Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell cuts inside the box! Jacob Powell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.40
Gary Dryden clumsily knocks into Steven Deane. The referee warns Gary Dryden to calm down! Steven Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.46
Steven Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock rushes past Alec Morton! Alun Hitchcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.49
Steven Deane sees Darren Riggott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Riggott plays a one-two with Alun Hitchcock and rushes in on goal... Martin Redknapp clumsily knocks into Darren Riggott. Penalty not given!!
36.49
Steven Deane threads the ball through to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.44
Max Dodd advances with the ball. Max Dodd plays a scrappy one-two with Alun Hitchcock and advances towards the goal... Max Dodd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Gary Dryden threads a neat ball through to Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright plays a one-two with Jacob Powell and rushes in on goal... Ben Plowright tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
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. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off!
48.50
Tommy Prior plays the ball forward to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.11
Chris Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Bailey. Ian Bailey shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Roy Moeliker had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
60.29
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Leon Taylor replacing Nick Griffin, Dean Lawrence replacing Trevor Eustace and Harvey Winterburn replacing Alun Hitchcock .
63.49
Gary Dryden advances with the ball. Gary Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
65.47
Neil Greig threads a neat ball through to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell plays a quick one-two with Ben Plowright and rushes in on goal... Jacob Powell rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.38
Martin Lightfoot decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Powell but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.36
Chris Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Ian Bailey controls it well on his chest. Ian Bailey advances inside the box! Ian Bailey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.26
Gary Dryden sees a break and surges forward. Gary Dryden shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.58
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .
78.66
Showing composure, Martin Redknapp plays the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright collects the pass. Ben Plowright runs straight at the defence! Ben Plowright shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
79.01
Neil Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell tries a spectacular long range effort. Richard Tolley gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
83.21
Chris Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Ben Plowright who brings the ball under control. Ben Plowright skips past Leon Taylor! Ben Plowright strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Ben Plowright scores for AFC Rushden & Diamonds!!
87.45
Max Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Winterburn shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
90.00
With imagination, Max Dodd plays the ball forward to Harvey Winterburn. Harvey Winterburn shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%

Scorers
Darren Riggott 12
Ian Bailey 53
Jacob Powell 65
Ben Plowright 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ben Plowright of AFC Rushden & Diamonds

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)
7
7.Steven Deane (MID)
7
8.Trevor Eustace (MID)
6
9.Darren Riggott (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alun Hitchcock (ATT)
6
11.Ian Bailey (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Leon Taylor (GK)
6
13.Dean Lawrence (DEF)
6
14.Harvey Winterburn (DEF)
6

1.Roy Moeliker (GK)
6
2.Alec Morton (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Priestley (DEF)
6
4.Martin Redknapp (DEF)
6
5.Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6.Gary Dryden (MID)
6
7.Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8.Neil Greig (MID)
6
9.Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
10.Jacob Powell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ben Plowright (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Aaron Cooke (ATT)
0
13.Omer Milligan (ATT)
6
14.Billy Dean (ATT)
0