Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Steven Redknapp catches Chris Ljungberg on the ankles. Steven Redknapp is given a warning by the referee! Chris Ljungberg gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.18
0-0Matthew Fortune runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthew Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah White. Isaiah White directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.38
0-0Tony Elliott barges into Matthew Fortune. Tony Elliott is shown the yellow card! Matthew Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.17
0-0Nick Griffin threads a neat ball through to Arthur Weaver. Arthur Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus threads a neat ball through to Eddie May. Eddie May shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Noel Duberry.
15.01
0-0Steven Deane clumsily knocks into Steven Redknapp. Steven Deane is warned by the referee! Steven Redknapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.27
0-0Steven Deane passes the ball forward to Isaiah White. Isaiah White threads the ball through to Eddie May but he's offside!
24.01
0-1Steven Redknapp makes a probing pass to Carl Owen. Carl Owen shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Owen!
27.07
0-1Nick Griffin passes the ball forward to Arthur Weaver. Arthur Weaver hits a low pass to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.31
Steven Redknapp receives the ball from a throw-in from Albrecht Gleisenstein. Steven Redknapp knocks the ball forward to James Draper. James Draper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Cadamarteri.
33.42
Nick Griffin sees Chris Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Ljungberg threads the ball through to Eddie May. Eddie May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah White but the linesman indicates offside!
34.56
Arthur Weaver knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie May. Eddie May whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah White. Isaiah White flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.14
Steven Redknapp makes a simple pass to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic White.
39.30
Nick Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Weaver. Arthur Weaver plays the ball forward to Isaiah White. Isaiah White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.19
Tony Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, James Draper. James Draper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Tony Elliott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tony Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Richard Tolley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
47.16
Steven Redknapp makes a probing pass to Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
48.10
Steven Deane decides to run forward with the ball. Steven Deane plays a one-two with Isaiah White and advances towards the goal... Steven Deane rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.22
Albrecht Gleisenstein chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball towards James Draper. James Draper powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.51
Nick Griffin pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nick Griffin kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus knocks the ball forward to Isaiah White but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.51
Arthur Weaver comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Gleisenstein. The referee brings Arthur Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Albrecht Gleisenstein grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.26
Albrecht Gleisenstein catches Arthur Weaver on the ankles. The referee calls over Albrecht Gleisenstein and warns him to calm down! Arthur Weaver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.12
2-2Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Laurent Tassali replacing Nick Griffin, Michael Thirlwell replacing Steven Deane and Leon Taylor replacing Isaiah White .
69.17
Albrecht Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Carl Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Owen passes the ball forward to James Draper. Some silky footwork from James Draper provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
71.21
Steven Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Carl Owen who takes it down. Carl Owen shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
72.21
Tony Elliott threads a neat ball through to Carl Owen. Carl Owen whips in a cross ball towards James Draper. James Draper whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.12
Tony Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Owen. Carl Owen shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.22
Arthur Weaver sees Eddie May in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie May shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.33
Arthur Weaver hits a low pass to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus plays a one-two with Leon Taylor and rushes in on goal... Titus Rufus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them level!
83.51
Eddie May comes in with a late challenge on Noel Duberry. The referee brings Eddie May to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Duberry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.59
Albrecht Gleisenstein brings the ball forward. Albrecht Gleisenstein shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
29.3%
49.3%
21.3%
Scorers
| Isaiah White 35 Steven Deane 48 Titus Rufus 78 | Carl Owen 24 Marcus Drake 45 James Draper 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Owen of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richard Tolley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nick Griffin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paolo Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthew Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arthur Weaver (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Chris Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steven Deane (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Titus Rufus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Isaiah White (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eddie May (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Laurent Tassali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Michael Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leon Taylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Lauren Bisan-E. Marx (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kemal Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noel Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jamal Van Der Heijden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Redknapp (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Albrecht Gleisenstein (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tony Elliott (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Marcus Drake (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | James Draper (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Carl Owen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Adrian Impey (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Wilson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Wainwright (GK) | 0 | |