Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Bristol City | Bristol City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Isaiah Morris | I. Morris |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 | | Steve Granville | S. Granville | |||||||||
| Isaiah Etherington | I. Etherington | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Anthony Henry | A. Henry | |||||||||
| Jonathan Makin | J. Makin | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Tommy Moncur | T. Moncur | |||||||||
| Joe Hurst | J. Hurst | | 55 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 45 | | Adrian Adams | A. Adams | ||||||||
| Craig Luzhny | C. Luzhny | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 57 | | Darius Carlton | D. Carlton | |||||||||
| Norman Smithe | N. Smithe | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Tim Henry | T. Henry | |||||||||
| Max Mann | M. Mann | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | James Upson | J. Upson | |||||||||
| Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Lomano Mcgreal | L. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Luke Beresford | L. Beresford | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Graham Wise | G. Wise | |||||||||
| Colin Hall | C. Hall | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Leon Wright-Phillips | L. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Anthony King | A. King | | 54 | A | | | 11 | | A | 52 | | John Lampard | J. Lampard | ||||||||
| Robert Ball | R. Ball | | 57 | M | | 12 | | M | 50 | | Eddie Stewart | E. Stewart | |||||||||
| Robert Edwards | R. Edwards | | 53 | A | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Anthony Harley | A. Harley | |||||||||
| Stan Young | S. Young | | 53 | M | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Michael Eustace | M. Eustace | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 4,863 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Nicholls.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Nicholls.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
2.46
0-0Norman Smithe catches Lomano Mcgreal on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lomano Mcgreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.36
1-0Isaiah Etherington threads a neat ball through to Max Mann. Max Mann kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony King. Anthony King whips in a cross ball towards Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
8.50
Joe Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony King and stumbles forward towards the goal... Colin Hall muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.40
2-0Norman Smithe sees space and advances. Norman Smithe plays a one-two with Anthony King and advances towards the goal... Norman Smithe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
15.55
2-0Anthony Heskey knocks the ball forward to Colin Hall. Colin Hall plays a one-two with Anthony King and advances towards the goal... Anthony Henry comes in with a late challenge on Colin Hall. Colin Hall appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
16.05
20.37
Jonathan Makin makes a probing pass to Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Anthony King controls it well on his chest. Anthony King lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hall. Colin Hall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.24
2-0Jonathan Makin flicks a high pass forward. Norman Smithe collects the pass. Norman Smithe threads a neat ball through to Colin Hall. Colin Hall finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.54
James Upson kicks a strong pass forward to John Lampard. John Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.52
Norman Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall plays a scrappy one-two with Luke Beresford and advances towards the goal... Colin Hall rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.00
Norman Smithe sees Luke Beresford in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Beresford plays a one-two with Colin Hall and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Luke Beresford provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Steve Granville has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Norman Smithe sees space and advances. Norman Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Steve Granville gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bristol City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
3-0Craig Luzhny catches Leon Wright-Phillips on the ankles. The referee brings Craig Luzhny to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Wright-Phillips stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.11
Isaiah Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Smithe. With great vision, Norman Smithe plays the ball forward to Anthony King. Anthony King lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Beresford. With a superhuman jump, Luke Beresford connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Steve Granville gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
53.06
Showing composure, Adrian Adams laces a weighted ball forward to Tim Henry. With a delightful solo run, Tim Henry stretches the opposition's defence. Tim Henry plays a scrappy one-two with Graham Wise and advances towards the goal... Tim Henry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.08
James Upson makes a simple pass to Graham Wise. Graham Wise shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
60.52
3-0Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Robert Ball replacing Craig Luzhny, Robert Edwards replacing Anthony Heskey and Stan Young replacing Anthony King .Bristol City have made a substitution with Eddie Stewart replacing Steve Granville .
67.05
Stan Young clumsily knocks into Tommy Moncur. The referee warns Stan Young to calm down! Tommy Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.59
James Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.35
Max Mann plays the ball forward to Stan Young. Stan Young advances inside the box! Stan Young rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.16
James Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Wise. Graham Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Wright-Phillips. With a superhuman jump, Leon Wright-Phillips connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Isaiah Morris had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
83.04
Norman Smithe threads a neat ball through to Stan Young. Stan Young skips past Tommy Moncur! Stan Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eddie Stewart with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
27.9%
42.6%
29.4%
Scorers
| Luke Beresford 3, 40 Colin Hall 8 Stan Young 73, 83 | Leon Wright-Phillips 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luke Beresford of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Morris (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Isaiah Etherington (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joe Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Smithe (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Max Mann (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Anthony Heskey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Beresford (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Colin Hall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Anthony King (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Robert Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Robert Edwards (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stan Young (MID) | | 9 |
| 1. | Steve Granville (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Anthony Henry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tommy Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrian Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darius Carlton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Henry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | James Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lomano Mcgreal (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Graham Wise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leon Wright-Phillips (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | John Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Anthony Harley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Eustace (DEF) | 0 | |