Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     BuryBury
Computer Player Computer Player Rob Owen Rob Owen
Richard TolleyR. Tolley64
G
1
G
63Oliver CziommerO. Cziommer
Nick GriffinN. Griffin68
D
2
D
64Clive BrownC. Brown
Paolo CadamarteriP. Cadamarteri67
D
3
D
65Didier CollinD. Collin
Dominic WhiteD. White61
D
4
D
69Hassan ElhamdaouiH. Elhamdaoui
Matthew FortuneM. Fortune65
M
5
D
72Fabien GueiF. Guei
Arthur WeaverA. Weaver63
M
6captain
M
66Oliver ZickO. Zick
Chris LjungbergC. Ljungberg51
M
7
M
73Oluwashegun AdeshinaO. Adeshina
Steven DeaneS. Deane48
M
8
M
63Oliver BreitnerO. Breitner
Titus RufusT. Rufus70
A
9
A
62Brian StandingB. Standing
Isaiah WhiteI. White67
A
10
A
65Cedric AbbasC. Abbas
Ian BaileyI. Bailey49
A
captain11
A
61Colin KasperC. Kasper
 
Laurent TassaliL. Tassali58
D
12
D
53Manuel SemedoM. Semedo
Michael ThirlwellM. Thirlwell51
D
13
M
62Dean GreenD. Green
Leon TaylorL. Taylor51
G
14
A
67Martin VasariM. Vasari

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Bury. A crowd of 9,172 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
Bury start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.37
Oliver Zick knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Standing. Brian Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.25
Clive Brown sees Oliver Zick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Zick flicks a high pass forward to Colin Kasper who brings the ball under control. Colin Kasper shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.27
With imagination, Didier Collin plays the ball forward to Oliver Zick. Oliver Zick makes a probing pass to Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Kasper!
16.16
Hassan Elhamdaoui runs forward with the ball. Hassan Elhamdaoui flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Abbas who brings the ball under control. Cedric Abbas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Richard Tolley.
20.07
Steven Deane flicks a high pass forward to Ian Bailey who brings the ball under control. Ian Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah White. Isaiah White is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.15
Bury are dictating the run of play here today.
28.41
Arthur Weaver barges into Oluwashegun Adeshina. The referee brings Arthur Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Oluwashegun Adeshina grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.23
Paolo Cadamarteri gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Titus Rufus shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.15
Matthew Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah White collects the pass. Isaiah White shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
38.59
Chris Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Chris Ljungberg shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
39.50
Chris Ljungberg surges forward with the ball. Chris Ljungberg shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.31
Oluwashegun Adeshina kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Oluwashegun Adeshina threads a neat ball through to Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Brian Standing. Brian Standing beats his man to it with a header but Richard Tolley is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Bury also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.19
Arthur Weaver sees Isaiah White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah White shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
49.18
Oliver Zick clumsily knocks into Steven Deane. The referee warns Oliver Zick to calm down! Steven Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.24
Arthur Weaver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Bailey. Ian Bailey shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.39
Arthur Weaver hits a low pass to Ian Bailey. Ian Bailey edges inside the box! Ian Bailey looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.08
Hassan Elhamdaoui takes it forward alone. Showing composure, Hassan Elhamdaoui picks a pass forward to Brian Standing. Brian Standing makes a pass forward but Cedric Abbas makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
60.08
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Laurent Tassali replacing Nick Griffin, Michael Thirlwell replacing Steven Deane and Leon Taylor replacing Isaiah White .Bury have made 3 substitutions with Manuel Semedo replacing Fabien Guei, Dean Green replacing Oluwashegun Adeshina and Martin Vasari replacing Colin Kasper .
61.13
Manuel Semedo makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Semedo darts forward. Manuel Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Brian Standing. Laurent Tassali barges into Brian Standing. Brian Standing appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
66.09
Matthew Fortune changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matthew Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.35
Manuel Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Zick collects the pass. Oliver Zick makes a probing pass to Brian Standing. Brian Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
72.06
Oliver Breitner kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Standing. Brian Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
73.34
Paolo Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Thirlwell. Michael Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Titus Rufus who gracefully takes it down. Titus Rufus shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
79.29
Paolo Cadamarteri makes a strong solo run forward. Paolo Cadamarteri flicks a high ball forward to Titus Rufus who takes it down. Titus Rufus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Didier Collin.
85.47
Oliver Breitner makes a simple pass to Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Brian Standing through on goal. Brian Standing takes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Dominic White, going wide.
86.47
Oliver Breitner takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Manuel Semedo takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Bury
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
28.3%
39.1%
32.6%

Scorers
Titus Rufus 66
Colin Kasper 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Kasper of Bury

Match Ratings
1.Richard Tolley (GK)
7
2.Nick Griffin (DEF)
6
3.Paolo Cadamarteri (DEF)
8
4.Dominic White (DEF)
7
5.Matthew Fortune (MID)
8
6.Arthur Weaver (MID)
6
7.Chris Ljungberg (MID)
7
8.Steven Deane (MID)
6
9.Titus Rufus (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Isaiah White (ATT)
6
11.Ian Bailey (ATT)
6
 
12.Laurent Tassali (DEF)
6
13.Michael Thirlwell (DEF)
6
14.Leon Taylor (GK)
6

1.Oliver Cziommer (GK)
6
2.Clive Brown (DEF)
6
3.Didier Collin (DEF)
6
4.Hassan Elhamdaoui (DEF)
7
5.Fabien Guei (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Zick (MID)
7
7.Oluwashegun Adeshina (MID)
6
8.Oliver Breitner (MID)
6
9.Brian Standing (ATT)
6
10.Cedric Abbas (ATT)
8
11.Colin Kasper (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Manuel Semedo (DEF)
8
13.Dean Green (MID)
6
14.Martin Vasari (ATT)
6