Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Dimitri BocharovDimitri Bocharov gavin Hall gavin Hall
Ralph BrittonR. Britton83
G
1
G
79Zac DiazZ. Diaz
Trevor DraperT. Draper77
D
2
D
72Mamar LeroyM. Leroy
Eduardo ButraguenoE. Butragueno74
D
3
D
75Matt MatteoM. Matteo
Oscar CantonaO. Cantona74
D
4
D
79Juan LeonJ. Leon
Ian ChristieI. Christie75
D
5captain
D
78Alun PlowrightA. Plowright
Peter McManamanP. McManaman85
M
6
M
75Jan SimonsenJ. Simonsen
Francis MarsdenF. Marsden93
M
7
M
81Mike WatersM. Waters
Robert EustaceR. Eustace88
M
8
M
78Jorge AnayaJ. Anaya
Max PetersM. Peters84
A
9
A
78Martin HierroM. Hierro
Marcos TrevinoM. Trevino80
A
captain10
A
79Pius WisgerhofP. Wisgerhof
Tommy DeaneT. Deane78
A
11
A
78Luis AntunesL. Antunes
 
Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon85
M
12
M
38Craig GemmellC. Gemmell
Paulo GomesP. Gomes81
A
13
D
38Gary MorrisonG. Morrison
Steven PowerS. Power75
D
14
M
74Pablo GarridoP. Garrido

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 18,676 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.34
Eduardo Butragueno threads the ball through to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Zac Diaz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.09
Eduardo Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace makes a simple pass to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zac Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
6.34
Eduardo Butragueno hacks Mike Waters from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Waters grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.28
Matt Matteo receives the ball from a throw-in from Juan Leon. Matt Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Jan Simonsen who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Jan Simonsen stretches the opposition's defence. Jan Simonsen tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.14
Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward to Pius Wisgerhof who brings the ball neatly under control. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Ralph Britton. What a great pair of hands!
20.36
Jan Simonsen passes the ball forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Without breaking stride, Pius Wisgerhof plays the ball forward to Luis Antunes who has made a great run into the box. Eduardo Butragueno barges into Luis Antunes. Penalty not given!!
21.54
Max Peters knocks the ball forward to Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino knocks in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Zac Diaz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.58
It's a corner kick. Francis Marsden loops the ball in to towards the near post. Alun Plowright jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
24.51
Juan Leon knocks the ball forward to Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ralph Britton manages to gather it comfortably.
28.23
Eduardo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward to Francis Marsden who brings the ball under control. Francis Marsden hits a low pass to Max Peters. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.48
Trevor Draper flicks a high pass forward to Max Peters who brings the ball under control. Max Peters flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Deane controls it well on his chest. Tommy Deane whips in a cross ball towards Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
32.32
Jorge Anaya catches Peter McManaman on the ankles. Jorge Anaya is shown the yellow card! Peter McManaman runs off the knock.
34.05
Francis Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Zac Diaz. Excellent save.
39.34
Matt Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes passes the ball forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof whips in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
40.12
Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Pius Wisgerhof collects the pass. Pius Wisgerhof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.08
Oscar Cantona hits a low pass to Max Peters. Max Peters flicks a high pass forward. Peter McManaman collects the pass. Peter McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Leon.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers have changed their lineup with Paulo Gomes replacing Tommy Deane. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
48.55
With a delightful solo run, Mike Waters stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Waters shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. West Ham United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.25
Peter McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
60.06
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Jamie Salmon replacing Ian Christie and Steven Power replacing Trevor Draper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.07
Francis Marsden decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Leon.
65.06
Steven Power makes a simple pass to Eduardo Butragueno. Eduardo Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Zac Diaz. Excellent save.
66.55
Jan Simonsen hits a low pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ralph Britton smothers it!
69.14
Robert Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Trevino collects the pass. Marcos Trevino knocks in a cross ball towards Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Alun Plowright steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
71.25
Steven Power sees Max Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Peters whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Zac Diaz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.20
Oscar Cantona chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon threads a neat ball through to Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.12
Eduardo Butragueno hits a low pass to Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Leon.
83.44
Alun Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Anaya. Jorge Anaya knocks the ball forward to Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.55
Matt Matteo darts forward. Matt Matteo passes the ball forward to Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes shoots from 25 yards. Ralph Britton comfortably gets down and covers it.
87.30
Peter McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Peters. Max Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

West Ham United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.9%
43.5%
30.6%

Scorers
Jamie Salmon 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Max Peters of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Britton (GK)
8
2.Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Oscar Cantona (DEF)
7
5.Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6.Peter McManaman (MID)
7
7.Francis Marsden (MID)
7
8.Robert Eustace (MID)
7
9.Max Peters (ATT)
9
10.Marcos Trevino (ATT)
8
11.Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
 
12.Jamie Salmon (MID)goal scored
9
13.Paulo Gomes (ATT)
6
14.Steven Power (DEF)
6

1.Zac Diaz (GK)
8
2.Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3.Matt Matteo (DEF)
7
4.Juan Leon (DEF)
6
5.Alun Plowright (DEF)
7
6.Jan Simonsen (MID)
7
7.Mike Waters (MID)
7
8.Jorge Anaya (MID)yellow card
5
9.Martin Hierro (ATT)
6
10.Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
7
11.Luis Antunes (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Gemmell (MID)
0
13.Gary Morrison (DEF)
0
14.Pablo Garrido (MID)
0