Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jonas BierhoffJ. Bierhoff69
G
1
G
55Matthew MendoncaM. Mendonca
Abel NevesA. Neves68
D
2
D
68Emile LjungbergE. Ljungberg
Ricardo AndresR. Andres67
D
captain3
D
52Dario De AscentisD. De Ascentis
Brenny StroeveB. Stroeve63
D
4
D
50Nicky CoppingerN. Coppinger
Edgar PostigaE. Postiga51
D
5
M
58Graham MccannG. Mccann
Arturo RamirezA. Ramirez73
M
6
M
58Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Mark TalanM. Talan68
M
7captain
M
56Chris DaviesC. Davies
Craig HendryC. Hendry56
M
8
M
48Stanley PlattS. Platt
Alassan DaboA. Dabo73
A
9
A
54Patricio CanoP. Cano
Artur LopesA. Lopes69
A
10
A
51Pedro MarquesP. Marques
Stuart WainwrightS. Wainwright45
A
11
A
48Craig StewartC. Stewart
 
Warren PearsonW. Pearson42
D
12
G
48Neil PalmerN. Palmer
Alan PallisterA. Pallister41
M
13
M
48Chris BrownC. Brown
Greg JosephG. Joseph34
M
14
A
45Carl HapgoodC. Hapgood

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 4,745 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.


0.00
Rochdale kick off!
3.34
Jon Chadwick makes a simple pass to Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
4.48
Ricardo Andres hits a low pass to Mark Talan. Mark Talan threads the ball through to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Talan. Mark Talan comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
8.27
Ricardo Andres decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Andres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
12.36
With some swift thinking, Craig Hendry plays the ball forward to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.37
Craig Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright makes a simple pass, allowing Alassan Dabo to run into the box. Alassan Dabo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Matthew Mendonca had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
20.33
Jon Chadwick makes a probing pass to Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Postiga.
21.59
Without breaking stride, Nicky Coppinger plays the ball forward to Chris Davies. With great vision, Chris Davies plays the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.54
Abel Neves makes a simple pass to Mark Talan. Mark Talan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo knocks the ball forward to Craig Hendry but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.09
Brenny Stroeve deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Mark Talan controls it well on his chest. Mark Talan rushes past Nicky Coppinger! Some good footwork from Mark Talan provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Matthew Mendonca has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.18
Brenny Stroeve makes a simple pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry threads the ball through to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Matthew Mendonca manages to gather it effortlessly.
34.19
Nicky Coppinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Platt. Stanley Platt plays the ball forward to Chris Davies. Chris Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Jonas Bierhoff keeps it out!
38.56
Graham Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.55
Craig Hendry threads the ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes shoots from long range but somehow Matthew Mendonca manages to keep it out.
40.32
Mark Talan passes the ball forward to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes shoots from 20 yards but Matthew Mendonca reads it well. Great keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
47.58
Abel Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez hits a low pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Wainwright. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Wainwright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthew Mendonca with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
53.29
Craig Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthew Mendonca with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
59.59
Edgar Postiga makes a simple pass to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Ramirez plays a sublime one-two with Stuart Wainwright and races in on goal... Arturo Ramirez rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.04
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Edgar Postiga, Alan Pallister replacing Mark Talan and Greg Joseph replacing Artur Lopes .Rochdale have made a substitution with Neil Palmer replacing Pedro Marques .
66.34
Ricardo Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Joseph. Greg Joseph makes a defence splitting pass to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.52
Brenny Stroeve kicks a strong pass forward to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo knocks the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright whips the ball goalwards with his head but Matthew Mendonca reads it well. Excellent keeping!
75.12
Graham Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Andres.
77.36
Rochdale have made a substitution with Chris Brown replacing Craig Stewart .
78.45
Ricardo Andres flicks a high ball forward to Alassan Dabo who takes it down. Alassan Dabo chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Chris Davies!
79.42
With imagination, Alan Pallister plays the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.18
Abel Neves flicks a high pass forward. Greg Joseph holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Joseph skips past Chris Davies! Greg Joseph muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.18
Jon Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown powers a header at goal. Jonas Bierhoff easily picks it out of the air!
89.18
Ricardo Andres flicks a high pass forward to Craig Hendry who brings the ball under control. Craig Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Wainwright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Joseph. Greg Joseph connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Alan Pallister passes the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Rochdale
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.1%
27.9%
Play Area
26.7%
41.9%
31.4%

Scorers
Alassan Dabo 15
Mark Talan 27
Stuart Wainwright 48
Arturo Ramirez 53, 66

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)goal scoredgoal scored
10
7.Mark Talan (MID)goal scored
8
8.Craig Hendry (MID)
8
9.Alassan Dabo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Artur Lopes (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Wainwright (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Warren Pearson (DEF)
6
13.Alan Pallister (MID)
6
14.Greg Joseph (MID)
6

1.Matthew Mendonca (GK)
7
2.Emile Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Dario De Ascentis (DEF)
6
4.Nicky Coppinger (DEF)
6
5.Graham Mccann (MID)
6
6.Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
7.Chris Davies (MID)
6
8.Stanley Platt (MID)
6
9.Patricio Cano (ATT)
6
10.Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
11.Craig Stewart (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Palmer (GK)
6
13.Chris Brown (MID)
6
14.Carl Hapgood (ATT)
0