Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     SunderlandSunderland
Dimitri BocharovDimitri Bocharov Derek Robson Derek Robson
Ralph BrittonR. Britton83
G
1captain
G
82Alpay KayisA. Kayis
Trevor DraperT. Draper77
D
2
D
77Cameron PerezC. Perez
Steven PowerS. Power77
D
3
D
76Alistair FormonA. Formon
Pierre-Yves KeitaP. Keita80
D
4
D
76Syd CarterS. Carter
Kubilay IzzetK. Izzet78
D
5
M
82Hiraku SatoH. Sato
Peter McManamanP. McManaman88
M
6
M
84Max WalkerM. Walker
Francis MarsdenF. Marsden96
M
7
M
90Kevin EhioguK. Ehiogu
Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon89
M
captain8
M
86Jody SmithJ. Smith
Max PetersM. Peters87
A
9
A
75Baldur ÁsgeirssonB. Ásgeirsson
Laurent ClaessensL. Claessens82
A
10
A
85Matias Vitor SantiagoM. Vitor Santiago
Tomas MendesT. Mendes81
A
11
A
87Peter BishopP. Bishop
 
Anton BusseA. Busse89
M
12
A
75Leon ElliottL. Elliott
Tommy DeaneT. Deane78
A
13
M
77Matt ElliottM. Elliott
Lars HeggemL. Heggem78
D
14
M
80Martin FlintlockM. Flintlock
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 20,230 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.


0.00
Sunderland kick off the first half!
2.57
Jody Smith clumsily knocks into Tomas Mendes. Jody Smith is warned by the referee! Tomas Mendes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.36
Hiraku Sato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Ralph Britton!
9.46
Peter McManaman sees a break and surges forward. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Alpay Kayis. Excellent save.
10.28
Kevin Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Baldur Ásgeirsson collects the pass. Baldur Ásgeirsson whips in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.04
Francis Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Laurent Claessens who takes it down. Laurent Claessens whips in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters whips the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Alpay Kayis as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
15.03
Corner kick to Blackburn Rovers. Francis Marsden chips it to the near post. Some good footwork from Laurent Claessens provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Alistair Formon!
20.00
With great vision, Hiraku Sato plays the ball forward to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu shoots from 20 yards but Ralph Britton reads it well. Good save!
22.39
Jody Smith catches Trevor Draper on the ankles. The referee brings Jody Smith to one side and gives him another warning! Trevor Draper runs off the knock.
27.19
Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Claessens controls it well on his chest. Laurent Claessens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cameron Perez.
28.22
Cameron Perez comes in with a late challenge on Kubilay Izzet. The referee calls over Cameron Perez and warns him to calm down! Kubilay Izzet runs off the knock.
36.57
Steven Power brings the ball forward. Steven Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Carter.
38.48
Francis Marsden hacks Matias Vitor Santiago from behind! The referee brings Francis Marsden to one side and gives him a warning! Matias Vitor Santiago grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.38
Alistair Formon flicks a high pass forward to Hiraku Sato who brings the ball under control. Hiraku Sato flicks a high pass forward. Baldur Ásgeirsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Baldur Ásgeirsson shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.26
Kevin Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Max Walker. Max Walker plays a quick one-two with Baldur Ásgeirsson and rushes in on goal... Max Walker shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Britton.
43.22
Kevin Ehiogu takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Ralph Britton scoops up the ball.
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. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Blackburn Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
47.04
Cameron Perez makes a probing pass to Max Walker. Max Walker makes a probing pass to Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
48.25
Hiraku Sato makes a simple pass to Max Walker. Max Walker shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
53.46
Kubilay Izzet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kubilay Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.31
Kubilay Izzet makes a simple pass to Jamie Salmon. With a delightful solo run, Jamie Salmon stretches the opposition's defence. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.33
Trevor Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cameron Perez.
61.06
Jody Smith threads a neat ball through to Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.01
Pierre-Yves Keita plays the ball forward to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.02
Seeing Peter McManaman's attacking run, Jamie Salmon quickly throws the ball into his path. Peter McManaman threads a neat ball through to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
67.50
Kevin Ehiogu makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.08
Baldur Ásgeirsson catches Trevor Draper on the ankles. Baldur Ásgeirsson is given a warning by the referee! Trevor Draper stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.12
Cameron Perez plays the ball forward to Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato threads a neat ball through to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu plays a scrappy one-two with Matias Vitor Santiago and advances towards the goal... Steven Power catches Kevin Ehiogu on the ankles. Kevin Ehiogu appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.13
Cameron Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Smith. Jody Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Power.
75.31
Syd Carter flicks a high pass forward. Cameron Perez collects the pass. Cameron Perez flicks a high ball forward to Matias Vitor Santiago who takes it down. Matias Vitor Santiago shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
78.16
Peter Bishop comes in with a late challenge on Trevor Draper. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Trevor Draper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.37
Francis Marsden makes a simple pass to Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Carter.
89.55
Cameron Perez flicks a high pass forward to Max Walker who brings the ball under control. Max Walker surges forward with the ball. Max Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Jody Smith threads a neat ball through to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson makes a deft header. It's there!! Ralph Britton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Sunderland
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%

Scorers
Max Peters 53
Matias Vitor Santiago 10
Baldur Ásgeirsson 91

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matias Vitor Santiago of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Britton (GK)
7
2.Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3.Steven Power (DEF)
6
4.Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
6
5.Kubilay Izzet (DEF)
7
6.Peter McManaman (MID)
7
7.Francis Marsden (MID)
6
8.Jamie Salmon (MID)
6
9.Max Peters (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Laurent Claessens (ATT)
6
11.Tomas Mendes (ATT)
6
 
12.Anton Busse (MID)
0
13.Tommy Deane (ATT)
0
14.Lars Heggem (DEF)
0

1.Alpay Kayis (GK)
6
2.Cameron Perez (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Formon (DEF)
6
4.Syd Carter (DEF)
6
5.Hiraku Sato (MID)
7
6.Max Walker (MID)
7
7.Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
7
8.Jody Smith (MID)
6
9.Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Peter Bishop (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Leon Elliott (ATT)
0
13.Matt Elliott (MID)
0
14.Martin Flintlock (MID)
0