Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Leicester City | Leicester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Iain Rattray | Iain Rattray | Furkon Shoniyozov | Furkon Shoniyozov | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Fletcher | B. Fletcher |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Simon Carrick | S. Carrick | |||||||||
| Francis Mckay | F. Mckay | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Morris Salako | M. Salako | |||||||||
| Michael Zaussinger | M. Zaussinger |  | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Frederico Diez | F. Diez | |||||||||
| Gareth Montague | G. Montague | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Mike Merson | M. Merson | |||||||||
| Charles-Edward Safanjon | C. Safanjon |  | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 59 |  | Ruben Kok | R. Kok | |||||||||
| Spencer Konchesky | S. Konchesky | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Des Hurst | D. Hurst | |||||||||
| Liam Cole | L. Cole | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | John Flintlock | J. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Yacine Bouzidi | Y. Bouzidi |  | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Darren Laver | D. Laver | |||||||||
| George Dichio | G. Dichio | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 |  | Jorge Fonseca | J. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Chris Youds | C. Youds | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Tomasz Watier | T. Watier | |||||||||
| Carl Cutler | C. Cutler | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | David Charles | D. Charles | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Leicester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Leicester City kick off and get the match underway!
8.30
0-0Des Hurst knocks the ball forward to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier threads the ball through to David Charles but he's offside!
10.36
0-0John Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.31
0-1John Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.27
0-1John Flintlock catches Spencer Konchesky on the ankles. The referee calls over John Flintlock and shows him a yellow card! Spencer Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.11
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.35
0-1Des Hurst advances with the ball. Des Hurst knocks the ball forward to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.51
Darren Laver knocks the ball forward to David Charles. David Charles lofts in a cross ball towards Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
30.26
Francis Mckay sees space and advances. Francis Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
39.28
Spencer Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Diez.
44.46
0-1David Charles barges into Francis Mckay. David Charles is shown the yellow card! Francis Mckay carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
48.25
John Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.09
Mike Merson comes in with a late challenge on Liam Cole. Mike Merson is given a warning by the referee! Liam Cole carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.16
Francis Mckay threads the ball through to Liam Cole. Liam Cole decides to run forward with the ball. Liam Cole passes the ball forward to George Dichio. George Dichio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
57.03
John Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier knocks in a cross ball towards David Charles. David Charles directs the ball goalwards with his head. David Charles scores for Leicester City!!
69.32
Blackburn Rovers are easily keeping Leicester City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
71.38
0-2Gareth Montague knocks the ball forward to Spencer Konchesky. Spencer Konchesky makes a probing pass to George Dichio. George Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler heads the ball goalwards. Simon Carrick easily picks it out of the air!
73.20
Des Hurst catches Yacine Bouzidi on the ankles. Des Hurst is shown the yellow card! Yacine Bouzidi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.26
Michael Zaussinger chips the ball to his team mate, Yacine Bouzidi. Yacine Bouzidi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.31
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
81.55
Gareth Montague passes the ball forward to Yacine Bouzidi. Yacine Bouzidi makes a probing pass to George Dichio. George Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
83.49
John Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca makes a simple pass to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.08
Morris Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Laver. Darren Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Charles but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Morris Salako sees a break and surges forward. Morris Salako advances with the ball. Morris Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
31.2%
51.2%
17.5%
Scorers