Match Report
Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ![]() | ![]() | Everton | Everton | ||||||||||||||||
Grant Bennion | Grant Bennion | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
Mika Brander | M. Brander | ![]() | 81 | G | ![]() | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 79 | ![]() | Krunoslav Gorgone | K. Gorgone | ||||||||
Pedro Hierro | P. Hierro | ![]() | 66 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 75 | ![]() | Les Lisbie | L. Lisbie | |||||||||
Nunzio Scarpa | N. Scarpa | ![]() | 75 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 70 | ![]() | Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin | |||||||||
Max Lurling | M. Lurling | ![]() | 67 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 66 | ![]() | Gavin Merson | G. Merson | |||||||||
Roberto Jesus | R. Jesus | ![]() | 78 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 61 | ![]() | Billy Newton | B. Newton | |||||||||
Marek Bak | M. Bak | ![]() | 71 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 70 | ![]() | Danny Mendonca | D. Mendonca | |||||||||
Taras Kasyanov | T. Kasyanov | ![]() | 71 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | ![]() | M | 65 | ![]() | Simon Robson | S. Robson | ||||||||
Jan Ziegenhagen | J. Ziegenhagen | ![]() | 83 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 65 | ![]() | Max Sharpe | M. Sharpe | |||||||||
Malte Hanke | M. Hanke | ![]() | 70 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | M | 64 | ![]() | Steve Dyer | S. Dyer | |||||||||
Derrick Mapp | D. Mapp | ![]() | 73 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 72 | ![]() | Marcel Kurth | M. Kurth | |||||||||
Lucas Ybarra | L. Ybarra | ![]() | 77 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 69 | ![]() | John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | |||||||||
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Darren Woodgate | D. Woodgate | ![]() | 63 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | A | 69 | ![]() | Leonardo Lorenzo | L. Lorenzo | |||||||||
Jacob Moffat | J. Moffat | ![]() | 67 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | G | 68 | ![]() | Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | |||||||||
Emmanuel Tsoukalas | E. Tsoukalas | ![]() | 66 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | M | 64 | ![]() | James Mckay | J. Mckay |
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Everton. A crowd of 16,831 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
Everton get the match underway!
2.36
Taras Kasyanov passes the ball forward to Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Lucas Ybarra through on goal. Lucas Ybarra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
8.53
Max Sharpe knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
9.04
Roberto Jesus knocks the ball forward to Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Krunoslav Gorgone who gathers it comfortably.
10.26
Max Sharpe plays the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
14.30
Jan Ziegenhagen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp plays a one-two with Lucas Ybarra and advances towards the goal... Derrick Mapp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
15.12
Billy Newton flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Robson. Simon Robson flicks a high ball forward to John Sullivan who takes it down. John Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.57
Simon Robson clumsily knocks into Marek Bak. The referee calls over Simon Robson and shows him a yellow card! Marek Bak runs off the knock.
20.49
Les Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Max Sharpe who takes it down. Max Sharpe plays the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.03
Simon Robson kicks a strong pass forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.36
Jan Ziegenhagen flicks a high pass forward to Malte Hanke who brings the ball under control. Malte Hanke shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
28.13
Simon Robson catches Taras Kasyanov on the ankles. Simon Robson is warned by the referee! Taras Kasyanov gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.48
Richard Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Mendonca. With some swift thinking, Danny Mendonca plays the ball forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nunzio Scarpa.
33.09
Marek Bak catches Max Sharpe on the ankles. The referee calls over Marek Bak and shows him a yellow card! Max Sharpe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.22
Richard Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Danny Mendonca. Danny Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Kurth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Kurth shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcel Kurth!
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. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.05
Jan Ziegenhagen chips the ball to his team mate, Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra powers a header at goal. Fantastic reactions from Richard Hopkin blocks the shot!
57.41
Pedro Hierro threads the ball through to Marek Bak. Marek Bak threads the ball through to Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp cuts inside the box! Derrick Mapp shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.06
Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Moffat replacing Jan Ziegenhagen .
65.36
Marek Bak flicks a high pass forward. Malte Hanke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Hanke shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Krunoslav Gorgone smothers it!
69.04
Simon Robson comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Moffat. Simon Robson is warned by the referee again! Jacob Moffat stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.33
Gavin Merson hacks Lucas Ybarra from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lucas Ybarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.34
Pedro Hierro threads a neat ball through to Marek Bak. Marek Bak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
73.33
Taras Kasyanov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.28
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Darren Woodgate replacing Pedro Hierro and Emmanuel Tsoukalas replacing Malte Hanke .
81.33
Taras Kasyanov picks a pass forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
83.42
Richard Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Max Sharpe controls it well on his chest. Max Sharpe sees space and advances. Max Sharpe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Mika Brander. Excellent save.
85.02
Max Sharpe sees a break and surges forward. Max Sharpe shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Darren Woodgate laces a through ball forward to Jacob Moffat. Jacob Moffat hits a low pass to Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
22.1%
47.7%
30.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Kurth of Everton |
Match Ratings
1. | Mika Brander (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Pedro Hierro (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Nunzio Scarpa (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Max Lurling (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Roberto Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Marek Bak (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Taras Kasyanov (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Jan Ziegenhagen (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Malte Hanke (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Derrick Mapp (ATT) | 8 | |
11. | Lucas Ybarra (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Darren Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Jacob Moffat (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Krunoslav Gorgone (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Les Lisbie (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Richard Hopkin (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Gavin Merson (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Billy Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Danny Mendonca (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Simon Robson (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
8. | Max Sharpe (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Steve Dyer (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Marcel Kurth (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | John Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Gary McGrory (GK) | 0 | |
14. | James Mckay (MID) | 0 |