Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Dimitri BocharovDimitri Bocharov James Morrison James Morrison
Rio DichioR. Dichio37
G
1
G
62Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Diogo FernandesD. Fernandes70
D
2
D
65Brian SalakoB. Salako
Kevin CarrickK. Carrick80
D
3
D
58Max SturridgeM. Sturridge
Marcello Di BiagioM. Di Biagio60
D
4
D
68Luis FernandezL. Fernandez
Simon McgovernS. Mcgovern64
D
5
D
58Armin StiepermannA. Stiepermann
Jonathan GeorgeJ. George61
M
6
M
65Henry GalàsekH. Galàsek
Florian BierhoffF. Bierhoff73
M
7captain
M
72Arnold BomersA. Bomers
Phil RufusP. Rufus58
M
8
A
68Mike CharltonM. Charlton
Tim HapgoodT. Hapgood68
A
9
A
69Michael FoxM. Fox
Ben FinneyB. Finney66
A
captain10
A
66Jody GrayJ. Gray
Marvin MonkM. Monk63
A
11
A
61Alejandro CarrascoA. Carrasco
 
Daniele FormonD. Formon57
M
12
D
45Philipp SchnoorP. Schnoor
Leon KeeganL. Keegan47
A
13
M
56Gavin SounessG. Souness
Jamie WalkerJ. Walker57
D
14
A
47Roberto LopezR. Lopez

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 19,958 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Thompson.


0.00
The first half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
3.51
Without breaking stride, Arnold Bomers plays the ball forward to Alejandro Carrasco. Alejandro Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Gray but the linesman indicates offside!
6.11
Henry Galàsek threads a neat ball through to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers threads the ball through to Alejandro Carrasco but he's offside!
8.28
Marcello Di Biagio makes a probing pass to Tim Hapgood. Tim Hapgood plays a one-two with Florian Bierhoff and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Tim Hapgood provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Gavin Meiklejohn. Excellent save.
9.01
Jonathan George plays the ball forward to Tim Hapgood. Tim Hapgood skips past Luis Fernandez! Tim Hapgood comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Gavin Meiklejohn reads it well. Well saved!
14.14
Luis Fernandez sees Henry Galàsek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Galàsek threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Carrasco. Alejandro Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Bomers but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.34
Arnold Bomers makes a beautiful solo run. Arnold Bomers whips in a cross ball towards Henry Galàsek. Henry Galàsek beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Rio Dichio has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.25
Phil Rufus flicks a high ball forward to Ben Finney who takes it down. Ben Finney flicks a high pass forward. Tim Hapgood controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tim Hapgood looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball cannons off Luis Fernandez, going out of play.
19.25
Corner kick to Blackburn Rovers. Florian Bierhoff chips it out wide. Marvin Monk looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.30
Jody Gray hits a low pass to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers plays a scrappy one-two with Mike Charlton and advances towards the goal... Arnold Bomers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Rio Dichio reads it well. Excellent save!
21.24
Simon Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Rufus. Phil Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Monk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Monk knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Bierhoff. Florian Bierhoff makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Gavin Meiklejohn. Excellent save.
22.23
Jonathan George threads a neat ball through to Marvin Monk. Marvin Monk advances inside the box! Marvin Monk muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Gavin Meiklejohn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.21
Henry Galàsek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers plays a scrappy one-two with Mike Charlton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arnold Bomers cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.14
Jonathan George kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Bierhoff. Florian Bierhoff rushes past Armin Stiepermann! Florian Bierhoff takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.16
Florian Bierhoff sees a break and surges forward. Florian Bierhoff shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Luis Fernandez clumsily knocks into Ben Finney. The referee warns Luis Fernandez to calm down! Ben Finney grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers switch their overall play to Attacking. The Blackburn Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
47.53
Simon Mcgovern surges forward with the ball. Simon Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Rufus. Phil Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Finney but he's offside!
49.14
Jonathan George runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jonathan George knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Fernandez.
53.17
Kevin Carrick catches Arnold Bomers on the ankles. The referee warns Kevin Carrick to calm down! Arnold Bomers runs off the knock.
53.17
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
59.38
With a delightful solo run, Phil Rufus stretches the opposition's defence. Phil Rufus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
63.23
Phil Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Bierhoff. Florian Bierhoff shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.44
Simon Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Marvin Monk. Marvin Monk flicks a high pass forward. Phil Rufus controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Phil Rufus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
69.56
Henry Galàsek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Carrasco. Alejandro Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Galàsek but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.09
Henry Galàsek flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Carrasco threads the ball through to Jody Gray but he's offside!
73.25
Arnold Bomers flicks a high ball forward to Jody Gray who takes it down. Jody Gray runs straight at the defence! Jody Gray looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
77.33
Simon Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan George collects the pass. Jonathan George flicks a high pass forward. Tim Hapgood controls it well on his chest. Tim Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Finney. Ben Finney jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
84.50
Kevin Carrick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan George. Jonathan George flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Monk collects the pass. Marvin Monk edges inside the box! Marvin Monk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Gavin Meiklejohn reads it well. Nice save!
85.16
Arnold Bomers hacks Phil Rufus from behind! The referee warns Arnold Bomers to calm down! Phil Rufus stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Luis Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Galàsek. Henry Galàsek hits a low pass to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rio Dichio manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Wigan Athletic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
2
5
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
24.4%
46.2%
29.5%

Scorers
Marvin Monk 22
Henry Galàsek 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Monk of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Rio Dichio (GK)
7
2.Diogo Fernandes (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Carrick (DEF)
6
4.Marcello Di Biagio (DEF)
6
5.Simon Mcgovern (DEF)
7
6.Jonathan George (MID)
7
7.Florian Bierhoff (MID)
7
8.Phil Rufus (MID)
7
9.Tim Hapgood (ATT)
7
10.Ben Finney (ATT)
6
11.Marvin Monk (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Daniele Formon (MID)
0
13.Leon Keegan (ATT)
0
14.Jamie Walker (DEF)
0

1.Gavin Meiklejohn (GK)
7
2.Brian Salako (DEF)
6
3.Max Sturridge (DEF)
6
4.Luis Fernandez (DEF)
6
5.Armin Stiepermann (DEF)
6
6.Henry Galàsek (MID)goal scored
8
7.Arnold Bomers (MID)
8
8.Mike Charlton (ATT)
6
9.Michael Fox (ATT)
6
10.Jody Gray (ATT)
6
11.Alejandro Carrasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Philipp Schnoor (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Souness (MID)
0
14.Roberto Lopez (ATT)
0