Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Deva Stadium where Chester City play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chester City and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Standing.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chester City and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Standing.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chester City kicking off!
2.47
0-0Marc Laursen flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Vidal Villanueva holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mateo Vidal Villanueva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mika Brander who gathers it comfortably.
4.10
0-1Marek Bak flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker cuts inside the box! Jurgen Redeker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.08
Marc Laursen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik whips in a cross ball towards Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Mika Brander has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.25
1-1Taras Kasyanov flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Ybarra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucas Ybarra runs straight at the defence! Lucas Ybarra comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
24.03
1-1Jan Ziegenhagen comes in with a late challenge on Franco Ramos. Jan Ziegenhagen is given a warning by the referee! Franco Ramos runs off the knock.
27.26
George De Romijn chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Laursen. Marc Laursen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
28.46
Marc Laursen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marc Laursen lofts in a cross ball towards Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
30.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Jan Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker plays a quick one-two with Lucas Ybarra and rushes in on goal... Jurgen Redeker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
34.58
Taras Kasyanov flicks a high ball forward to Malte Hanke who takes it down. Malte Hanke runs straight at the defence! Malte Hanke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Alfred Skora had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
39.30
1-2Henning Flo sees Mateo Vidal Villanueva in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mateo Vidal Villanueva knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
40.57
Taras Kasyanov threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
42.00
1-2Chester City are keeping most of the possession.
44.02
Henning Flo receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Ferreira. Henning Flo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Henning Flo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Seeing Marek Bak's run, Roberto Jesus quickly throws the ball into his path. Marek Bak makes a beautiful solo run. Marek Bak lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chester City appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.02
1-2George De Romijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Laursen. Marc Laursen knocks the ball forward to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball towards Takis Venizelos. Darren Woodgate comes in with a late challenge on Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
49.30
Marek Bak flicks a high pass forward to Jurgen Redeker who brings the ball under control. Jurgen Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.48
Jan Ziegenhagen threads a neat ball through to Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra plays a quick one-two with Malte Hanke and rushes in on goal... Lucas Ybarra comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Alfred Skora has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.11
Dave Mendez runs forward with the ball. Dave Mendez knocks the ball forward to Mateo Vidal Villanueva. Mateo Vidal Villanueva knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
60.16
1-4Chester City have made 2 substitutions with Linus Birkwald replacing Seth Summerbell and Kevin Witte replacing Marc Laursen .Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Duarte Santos replacing Malte Hanke .
61.26
Marek Bak knocks the ball forward to Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra plays a one-two with Duarte Santos and rushes in on goal... Lucas Ybarra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Alfred Skora!
63.35
Dave Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Witte. Kevin Witte threads the ball through to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mika Brander who gathers it comfortably.
65.47
Henning Flo knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Villanueva. Mateo Vidal Villanueva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mika Brander who gathers it comfortably.
66.33
Jan Ziegenhagen comes in with a late challenge on Franco Ramos. Jan Ziegenhagen is given another warning by the referee! Franco Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.51
Marek Bak flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Santos controls it well on his chest. Duarte Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.57
Franco Ramos threads a neat ball through to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik whips in a cross ball towards Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos makes a convincing header but Mika Brander is on top of it.
71.48
Marek Bak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra beats his man to it with a header. Alfred Skora easily picks it out of the air!
72.57
Nunzio Scarpa brings the ball forward. Nunzio Scarpa flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos advances inside the box! Duarte Santos rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
77.44
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with James Dean replacing Darren Woodgate and Jacob Moffat replacing Taras Kasyanov .
79.05
Kevin Witte flicks a high ball forward to Mateo Vidal Villanueva who takes it down. Mateo Vidal Villanueva knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Dean.
81.13
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Witte stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Witte shoots from distance. Mika Brander easily gets down and covers it.
83.12
Duarte Santos catches Linus Birkwald on the ankles. The referee brings Duarte Santos to one side and gives him a warning! Linus Birkwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.34
Roberto Ferreira sees Takis Venizelos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Takis Venizelos rushes past James Dean! Takis Venizelos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Mika Brander gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.27
Kevin Witte flicks a high ball forward to Takis Venizelos who takes it down. Takis Venizelos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.02
James Dean hacks Takis Venizelos from behind! The referee brings James Dean to one side and gives him a warning! Takis Venizelos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
1-4George De Romijn hacks Duarte Santos from behind! The referee calls over George De Romijn and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Santos runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
26.6%
46.8%
26.6%
Scorers
| Takis Venizelos 12 | Jurgen Redeker 4 Malte Hanke 35, 49 Lucas Ybarra 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Malte Hanke of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alfred Skora (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Seth Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George De Romijn (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Franco Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Laursen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roberto Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Henning Flo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvain Van Den Herik (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mateo Vidal Villanueva (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Takis Venizelos (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Linus Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Witte (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adrian Bower (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mika Brander (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Darren Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nunzio Scarpa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Max Lurling (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marek Bak (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Taras Kasyanov (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jan Ziegenhagen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malte Hanke (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Jurgen Redeker (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lucas Ybarra (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | James Dean (DEF) | 5 | |
| 13. | Jacob Moffat (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duarte Santos (ATT) | 6 | |