Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,548 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
3.39
0-0Roberto Nappi passes the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tijani Van Halst.
4.04
0-0Sebastiao Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Matteo. David Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
6.30
0-0Gary Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards but somehow Daniele Manari manages to keep it out.
20.55
Gary Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.19
Sebastiao Antunes passes the ball forward to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore lofts in a cross ball towards Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.11
0-0Andy James barges into Doru Siperco. The referee calls over Andy James and warns him to calm down! Doru Siperco stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.11
Sebastiao Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, David Matteo. David Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Mendez.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
49.46
0-0Manchester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Blackburn Rovers's defence.
51.19
Pontus Laursen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hocine Ramdani. Hocine Ramdani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alec Greig manages to gather it comfortably.
57.49
Hocine Ramdani takes it forward alone. Hocine Ramdani shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alec Greig.
65.54
Ledley Wainwright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.47
George Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Alec Greig manages to keep it out.
69.34
Hocine Ramdani makes a probing pass to Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Greig who gathers it comfortably.
77.43
Tijani Van Halst knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes threads the ball through to Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba lofts in a cross ball towards David Matteo. David Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
89.48
Hernan García controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
26.2%
54.1%
19.7%