Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     SouthamptonSouthampton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard TolleyR. Tolley64
G
1
G
74Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman
Nick GriffinN. Griffin68
D
2
D
70Kelvin VassellK. Vassell
Dominic WhiteD. White61
D
3
D
69Shota PahlplatzS. Pahlplatz
Michael ThirlwellM. Thirlwell51
D
4
D
68Anthony WrightA. Wright
Arthur WeaverA. Weaver63
M
5
D
68Moritz KühnM. Kühn
Max DoddM. Dodd53
M
6
M
77Trevor KerrT. Kerr
Chris LjungbergC. Ljungberg51
M
7captain
M
75Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten
Steven DeaneS. Deane48
M
8
A
72Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou
Titus RufusT. Rufus70
A
9
A
69Gary WhelanG. Whelan
Darren RiggottD. Riggott62
A
10
A
68Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls
Alun HitchcockA. Hitchcock55
A
captain11
A
65Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill
 
Leon TaylorL. Taylor51
G
12
M
72Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein
Ian BaileyI. Bailey50
A
13
G
70Chris LightfootC. Lightfoot
Dean LawrenceD. Lawrence49
D
14
D
67Luke KoncheskyL. Konchesky

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Southampton. A crowd of 9,639 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
2.34
Dominic White passes the ball forward to Max Dodd. Max Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Titus Rufus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Rufus edges inside the box! Titus Rufus comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It curls slightly but Fabricio Castroman manages to gather it comfortably.
15.23
Chris Ljungberg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Chris Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Darren Riggott but he's offside!
16.35
Arthur Weaver makes an attacking run forward. Arthur Weaver plays a quick one-two with Titus Rufus and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Arthur Weaver provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fabricio Castroman!
18.08
Chris Ljungberg hits a low pass to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.29
Michael Thirlwell hacks Amine Benyettou from behind! The referee brings Michael Thirlwell to one side and gives him a warning! Amine Benyettou hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.13
Max Dodd comes in with a late challenge on Alfons Van Basten. The referee calls over Max Dodd and shows him a yellow card! Alfons Van Basten hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.26
Dominic White flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Dodd. Max Dodd plays the ball forward to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.26
Arthur Weaver takes it forward alone. Arthur Weaver puts a great ball through. Titus Rufus runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.43
Shota Pahlplatz flicks a high ball forward to Alfons Van Basten who takes it down. Alfons Van Basten flicks a high pass forward to Gary Whelan who brings the ball under control. Gary Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Richard Tolley easily picks it out of the air!
28.05
Shota Pahlplatz flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Kerr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls collects the pass. Nigel Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Richard Tolley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.10
Alfons Van Basten catches Arthur Weaver on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Weaver runs off the knock.
34.35
Kelvin Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten plays the ball forward to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.01
Michael Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Dodd. Max Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock plays a scrappy one-two with Titus Rufus and advances towards the goal... Shota Pahlplatz catches Alun Hitchcock on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
42.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfons Van Basten laces a through ball forward to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls shoots from 25 yards but Richard Tolley is on top of it.
44.27
Alun Hitchcock clumsily knocks into Anthony Wright. The referee brings Alun Hitchcock to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Max Dodd threads a neat ball through to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus cuts inside the box! Titus Rufus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
47.28
Alfons Van Basten knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Nicholls. Dominic White barges into Nigel Nicholls. Penalty not given!!
53.43
Anthony Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Kerr. Trevor Kerr sees Amine Benyettou in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Amine Benyettou lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Whelan!
59.17
Alfons Van Basten makes a probing pass to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan makes a great pass forward. Nigel Nicholls runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.06
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Leon Taylor replacing Nick Griffin, Ian Bailey replacing Steven Deane and Dean Lawrence replacing Darren Riggott .Southampton appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
61.14
Ian Bailey makes a simple pass to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Lawrence. Dean Lawrence is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Fabricio Castroman. Excellent save.
63.37
Max Dodd sees a break and surges forward. Max Dodd shoots from distance but Fabricio Castroman is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
65.46
Michael Thirlwell makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Lawrence. Dean Lawrence shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
66.06
Titus Rufus comes in with a late challenge on Moritz Kühn. The referee calls over Titus Rufus and shows him a yellow card! Moritz Kühn runs off the knock.
69.36
Michael Thirlwell darts forward. Michael Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Lawrence. Dean Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Vassell.
72.14
Kelvin Vassell passes the ball forward to Trevor Kerr. Trevor Kerr threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
73.32
Shota Pahlplatz flicks a high pass forward. Alfons Van Basten controls it well on his chest. Alfons Van Basten knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.05
Alfons Van Basten sees a break and surges forward. Alfons Van Basten shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.55
Kelvin Vassell sees Alfons Van Basten in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfons Van Basten makes a probing pass to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.36
Alfons Van Basten makes a simple pass to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou threads the ball through to Nigel Nicholls but he's offside!
83.41
Max Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Titus Rufus collects the pass. Titus Rufus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Wright.
84.23
Trevor Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.19
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward. Max Dodd collects the pass. Max Dodd flicks a high pass forward to Alun Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Alun Hitchcock shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Southampton
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
26.9%
40.9%
32.3%

Scorers
Kevin Gemmill 28
Amine Benyettou 34
Gary Whelan 53, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Whelan of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Richard Tolley (GK)
6
2.Nick Griffin (DEF)
6
3.Dominic White (DEF)
6
4.Michael Thirlwell (DEF)
7
5.Arthur Weaver (MID)
7
6.Max Dodd (MID)yellow card
7
7.Chris Ljungberg (MID)
6
8.Steven Deane (MID)
6
9.Titus Rufus (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Darren Riggott (ATT)
6
11.Alun Hitchcock (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Taylor (GK)
6
13.Ian Bailey (ATT)
6
14.Dean Lawrence (DEF)
6

1.Fabricio Castroman (GK)
7
2.Kelvin Vassell (DEF)
6
3.Shota Pahlplatz (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Wright (DEF)
6
5.Moritz Kühn (DEF)
6
6.Trevor Kerr (MID)
6
7.Alfons Van Basten (MID)yellow card
7
8.Amine Benyettou (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Gary Whelan (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nigel Nicholls (ATT)
7
11.Kevin Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jeffrey Klein (MID)
0
13.Chris Lightfoot (GK)
0
14.Luke Konchesky (DEF)
0