Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Dimitri BocharovDimitri Bocharov Si Williams Si Williams
Ralph BrittonR. Britton83
G
1
G
75Joel KolkJ. Kolk
Trevor DraperT. Draper77
D
2
D
81John BradyJ. Brady
Steven PowerS. Power77
D
3
D
74Leon MendoncaL. Mendonca
Pierre-Yves KeitaP. Keita80
D
4
D
80Allan VoisinA. Voisin
Kubilay IzzetK. Izzet78
D
5
D
76David KirklandD. Kirkland
Peter McManamanP. McManaman88
M
6
M
74Pablo MoralesP. Morales
Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon89
M
captain7
M
78Nicholas BosnichN. Bosnich
Robert EustaceR. Eustace90
M
8
A
76Luke VassellL. Vassell
Max PetersM. Peters87
A
9
A
77Daniel RosalesD. Rosales
Laurent ClaessensL. Claessens82
A
10captain
A
76Corentin HognonC. Hognon
Tomas MendesT. Mendes81
A
11
A
77Seth WilliamsS. Williams
 
Anton BusseA. Busse89
M
12
D
74Ashley PattersonA. Patterson
Tommy DeaneT. Deane78
A
13
M
73John PlattJ. Platt
Lars HeggemL. Heggem78
D
14
A
72Fouad BezzaiF. Bezzai
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 20,749 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.58
Peter McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon plays a one-two with Robert Eustace and advances towards the goal... Jamie Salmon strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Joel Kolk.
4.04
It's a corner kick which Jamie Salmon takes quickly, playing the ball short to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.19
John Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich makes a probing pass to Seth Williams. Seth Williams shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.09
Kubilay Izzet clumsily knocks into Nicholas Bosnich. The referee warns Kubilay Izzet to calm down! Nicholas Bosnich gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.19
With imagination, Kubilay Izzet picks a pass forward to Max Peters. Max Peters makes a probing pass to Jamie Salmon but he's offside!
20.11
Seth Williams barges into Robert Eustace. The referee warns Seth Williams to calm down! Robert Eustace stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.28
Robert Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.19
Allan Voisin kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich makes a simple pass to Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Corentin Hognon provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
28.16
Nicholas Bosnich flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Morales collects the pass. Pablo Morales finds some space and shoots from distance but Ralph Britton reads it well. Quality keeping!
30.30
Trevor Draper threads a neat ball through to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Allan Voisin.
44.17
Pierre-Yves Keita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman threads a neat ball through to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
Tomas Mendes barges into Leon Mendonca. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Mendonca runs off the knock.
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.53
Without breaking stride, Robert Eustace plays the ball forward to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Joel Kolk gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
48.45
Nicholas Bosnich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Rosales but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.03
Nicholas Bosnich threads a neat ball through to Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.02
Leon Mendonca makes a probing pass to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.08
Pablo Morales advances with the ball. Pablo Morales plays a scrappy one-two with Luke Vassell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pierre-Yves Keita comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
63.52
Nicholas Bosnich flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Morales who brings the ball neatly under control. Pablo Morales shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Ralph Britton. Excellent save.
67.07
Robert Eustace hits a low pass to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Allan Voisin.
71.24
Robert Eustace makes a probing pass to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Joel Kolk manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.25
Pablo Morales surges forward with the ball. Pablo Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.42
Max Peters makes an attacking run forward. Max Peters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
81.17
Robert Eustace threads the ball through to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Allan Voisin steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.46
Robert Eustace chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Joel Kolk with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
89.48
Peter McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
20.8%
49.4%
29.9%

Scorers
Peter McManaman 21
Max Peters 77
Tomas Mendes 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter McManaman of Blackburn Rovers

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)
6
6.Peter McManaman (MID)goal scored
9
7.Jamie Salmon (MID)
6
8.Robert Eustace (MID)
7
9.Max Peters (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Laurent Claessens (ATT)
7
11.Tomas Mendes (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Anton Busse (MID)
0
13.Tommy Deane (ATT)
0
14.Lars Heggem (DEF)
0

1.Joel Kolk (GK)
7
2.John Brady (DEF)
6
3.Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Allan Voisin (DEF)
6
5.David Kirkland (DEF)
6
6.Pablo Morales (MID)
7
7.Nicholas Bosnich (MID)
7
8.Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
9.Daniel Rosales (ATT)
6
10.Corentin Hognon (ATT)
6
11.Seth Williams (ATT)
6
 
12.Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13.John Platt (MID)
0
14.Fouad Bezzai (ATT)
0