Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jonas BierhoffJ. Bierhoff69
G
1
G
67Antonio VilaA. Vila
Abel NevesA. Neves68
D
2
D
59Jermaine AdamsJ. Adams
Ricardo AndresR. Andres67
D
captain3
D
57Carlton GuppyC. Guppy
Brenny StroeveB. Stroeve63
D
4
D
56Frederico SuarezF. Suarez
Edgar PostigaE. Postiga51
D
5
D
55Seb BonnardS. Bonnard
Arturo RamirezA. Ramirez73
M
6
M
61Nicky SmithN. Smith
Mark TalanM. Talan68
M
7
M
53Gianluca De PalmaG. De Palma
Craig HendryC. Hendry56
M
8
M
49Nick MurrinN. Murrin
Alassan DaboA. Dabo73
A
9
A
68Mathieu PaviotM. Paviot
Artur LopesA. Lopes69
A
10
A
45Patrick NewbyP. Newby
Stuart WainwrightS. Wainwright45
A
11captain
A
44Shaun MercerS. Mercer
 
Warren PearsonW. Pearson42
D
12
D
52Jacob DuberryJ. Duberry
Alan PallisterA. Pallister41
M
13
D
51Stanley ByrneS. Byrne
Greg JosephG. Joseph34
M
14
D
50Les LofthouseL. Lofthouse

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the match underway!
12.47
Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright makes a probing pass to Artur Lopes but he's offside!
15.06
Arturo Ramirez makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Wainwright but he's offside!
16.44
Mark Talan threads the ball through to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.24
Brenny Stroeve receives the ball from a throw-in from Edgar Postiga. Brenny Stroeve flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Postiga who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Edgar Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Edgar Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Antonio Vila!
27.08
Brenny Stroeve flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Postiga who brings the ball under control. Edgar Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes knocks the ball forward to Mark Talan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.39
Ricardo Andres runs forward with the ball. Ricardo Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes makes a deft header but Antonio Vila is on top of it.
39.56
Edgar Postiga barges into Shaun Mercer. The referee calls over Edgar Postiga and warns him to calm down! Shaun Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.19
Mark Talan kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Antonio Vila.
41.51
Arturo Ramirez takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Carlton Guppy reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.03
Edgar Postiga makes a probing pass to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes decides to run forward with the ball. Artur Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Stanley Byrne replacing Seb Bonnard.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.31
Frederico Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Mathieu Paviot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mathieu Paviot lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
51.56
Edgar Postiga sees space and advances. Edgar Postiga threads a neat ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes edges inside the box! Artur Lopes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.26
Brenny Stroeve threads a neat ball through to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
57.10
Ricardo Andres flicks a high ball forward to Mark Talan who takes it down. Mark Talan makes a probing pass between the defence to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.17
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Edgar Postiga, Alan Pallister replacing Mark Talan and Greg Joseph replacing Artur Lopes .
66.01
Gianluca De Palma brings the ball forward. Gianluca De Palma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
67.15
Stanley Byrne chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jonas Bierhoff easily smothers it!
77.54
Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Duberry replacing Jermaine Adams and Les Lofthouse replacing Patrick Newby .
81.23
Brenny Stroeve makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Joseph but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.49
Ricardo Andres decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Andres sees Arturo Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Ramirez puts a great ball through. Stuart Wainwright runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.21
Carlton Guppy comes in with a late challenge on Craig Hendry. The referee warns Carlton Guppy to calm down! Craig Hendry runs off the knock.
87.09
Jacob Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Les Lofthouse. Les Lofthouse runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Les Lofthouse advances inside the box! Les Lofthouse looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
89.12
Brenny Stroeve flicks a high pass forward to Greg Joseph who brings the ball under control. Greg Joseph advances inside the box! Greg Joseph makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Middlesbrough
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
5
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
26.2%
44%
29.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Artur Lopes of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
7
2.Abel Neves (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Andres (DEF)
8
4.Brenny Stroeve (DEF)
8
5.Edgar Postiga (DEF)
8
6.Arturo Ramirez (MID)
8
7.Mark Talan (MID)
7
8.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
9.Alassan Dabo (ATT)
6
10.Artur Lopes (ATT)
8
11.Stuart Wainwright (ATT)
6
 
12.Warren Pearson (DEF)
6
13.Alan Pallister (MID)
6
14.Greg Joseph (MID)
6

1.Antonio Vila (GK)
7
2.Jermaine Adams (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Guppy (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Suarez (DEF)
7
5.Seb Bonnard (DEF)
6
6.Nicky Smith (MID)
6
7.Gianluca De Palma (MID)
8
8.Nick Murrin (MID)
6
9.Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
6
10.Patrick Newby (ATT)
6
11.Shaun Mercer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jacob Duberry (DEF)
6
13.Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6
14.Les Lofthouse (DEF)
7