Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jonas Bierhoff | J. Bierhoff |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Max King | M. King | |||||||||
| Abel Neves | A. Neves |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 |  | Denis Revelles | D. Revelles | |||||||||
| Ricardo Andres | R. Andres |  | 67 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Samuel Moreira | S. Moreira | ||||||||
| Brenny Stroeve | B. Stroeve |  | 63 | D | | 4 | | | D | 46 | | Oleg Morris | O. Morris | ||||||||
| Edgar Postiga | E. Postiga | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 |  | Alex Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Arturo Ramirez | A. Ramirez | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 |  | Ezio Cesari | E. Cesari | |||||||||
| Mark Talan | M. Talan | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Fredrik Stewart | F. Stewart | |||||||||
| Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Jacob Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
| Alassan Dabo | A. Dabo | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Neil Newby | N. Newby | |||||||||
| Artur Lopes | A. Lopes | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Davy Hendriks | D. Hendriks | |||||||||
| Stuart Wainwright | S. Wainwright | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Adam Harrison | A. Harrison | |||||||||
| Warren Pearson | W. Pearson | | 42 | D | | 12 | | A | 46 | | Mick Patterson | M. Patterson | |||||||||
| Alan Pallister | A. Pallister | | 41 | M | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Eoin Scholes | E. Scholes | |||||||||
| Greg Joseph | G. Joseph | | 34 | M | | 14 | | M | 41 | | Niccolo Guppy | N. Guppy | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Fulham. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
2.05
1-0With imagination, Mark Talan laces a weighted ball forward to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes plays a one-two with Stuart Wainwright and rushes in on goal... Artur Lopes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Max King has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.15
1-0Abel Neves makes a simple pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Max King manages to gather it comfortably.
9.46
1-0Fredrik Stewart threads a neat ball through to Samuel Moreira. Samuel Moreira makes a probing pass to Neil Newby. Neil Newby shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.51
With a delightful solo run, Samuel Moreira stretches the opposition's defence. Samuel Moreira shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
18.40
Ricardo Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Talan. Mark Talan chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Alassan Dabo. With a superhuman jump, Alassan Dabo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.30
Arturo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright rushes past Fredrik Stewart! Some good footwork from Stuart Wainwright provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Max King!
22.47
Mark Talan sees Alassan Dabo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alassan Dabo plays a quick one-two with Artur Lopes and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Alassan Dabo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.16
Edgar Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Andres who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Andres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes rushes past Oleg Morris! Artur Lopes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it flies wide!
33.29
Ezio Cesari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks whips in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.20
1-0Mark Talan flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ramirez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.05
Alex Souness sees space and advances. Alex Souness sees a break and surges forward. Alex Souness shoots from distance. Jonas Bierhoff gets down and covers it.
38.16
Fredrik Stewart brings the ball forward. Fredrik Stewart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.20
Alassan Dabo flicks a high pass forward. Mark Talan collects the pass. Mark Talan rushes past Jacob Mann! Mark Talan rockets a shot on goal but Max King reads it well. Fabulous save!
40.34
Jacob Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Ezio Cesari. Ezio Cesari knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby heads the ball goalwards. Jonas Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.44
Arturo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo rushes past Oleg Morris! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alassan Dabo provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Arturo Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Max King had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
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 the second half!
49.27
Ezio Cesari flicks a high pass forward. Davy Hendriks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Davy Hendriks lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
51.07
Craig Hendry takes it forward alone. Craig Hendry shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
55.14
Jacob Mann surges forward with the ball. Jacob Mann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonas Bierhoff with no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
60.03
2-2Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Edgar Postiga, Alan Pallister replacing Mark Talan and Greg Joseph replacing Artur Lopes .
66.51
2-2Ricardo Andres threads a neat ball through to Alan Pallister. Alan Pallister threads a neat ball through to Greg Joseph. Greg Joseph runs straight at the defence! Oleg Morris clumsily knocks into Greg Joseph. Penalty not given!!
67.16
Alan Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Joseph. Greg Joseph runs straight at the defence! Greg Joseph tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.55
Craig Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Greg Joseph holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Joseph sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.32
Abel Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry advances inside the box! Craig Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.22
Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Mick Patterson replacing Samuel Moreira and Eoin Scholes replacing Fredrik Stewart .
79.46
Brenny Stroeve knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Pallister. Alan Pallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Greg Joseph. Greg Joseph gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
23.8%
41.7%
34.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Ramirez of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Abel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Andres (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Brenny Stroeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edgar Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arturo Ramirez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Mark Talan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alassan Dabo (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Artur Lopes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stuart Wainwright (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Warren Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alan Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Greg Joseph (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Max King (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Denis Revelles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oleg Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ezio Cesari (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fredrik Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jacob Mann (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Neil Newby (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Davy Hendriks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adam Harrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mick Patterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eoin Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Niccolo Guppy (MID) | 0 | |