Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 20,343 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Impey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Impey.
0.00
The whistle blows and Torquay United get the match underway!
2.21
Joe Redknapp threads the ball through to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Appiah.
9.12
Eric Dehm powers a long ball forward. Wilco Seedorf tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
14.14
Gabriel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin beats his man to it with a header but Ben Deane is on top of it.
15.32
Joe Redknapp sees David Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.21
Gabriel Castro flicks a high ball forward to Julian Izzet who takes it down. Julian Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
24.16
Gabriel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Deane who gathers it comfortably.
27.21
Gabriel Castro plays the ball forward to Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.25
Peter Hurst hacks Eric Dehm from behind! The referee brings Peter Hurst to one side and gives him a warning! Eric Dehm stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.33
Celestine Yekini knocks the ball forward to Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet sees space and advances. Julian Izzet plays a one-two with Gabriel Castro and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Julian Izzet provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ben Deane had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
36.39
David Bremner passes the ball forward to Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan knocks the ball forward to David Bremner. David Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Peter Hurst controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Peter Hurst provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Vladimir Keown reads it well. Fabulous stop!
38.16
Joe Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Bremner. David Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Andrews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jamie Andrews knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Celestine Yekini.
42.22
Celestine Yekini threads the ball through to Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin connects with a diving header. Ben Deane is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Gabriel Castro makes a probing pass to Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Newton but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.14
Norman Harrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro sees Spencer Newton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spencer Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
48.21
Tonton Dahlin sees Wilco Seedorf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilco Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ben Deane easily picks it out of the air!
57.49
Spencer Newton comes in with a late challenge on Leandro Strasser. Spencer Newton is given a warning by the referee! Leandro Strasser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.10
Torquay United have made 3 substitutions with Edward Westwood replacing Alfred Ehiogu, Ian Todd replacing Sol Ward and Julian Palmer replacing Kevin Ljungberg .
61.12
David Bremner sees Peter Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.28
Without breaking stride, Edward Westwood plays the ball forward to Ian Todd. Ian Todd makes an attacking run forward. Ian Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Vladimir Keown. What a great pair of hands!
66.37
Eric Dehm flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Castro who takes it down. Gabriel Castro makes a probing pass to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.24
Ian Todd flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Whelan controls it well on his chest. Glynn Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Harrison.
75.49
Tonton Dahlin receives the ball from a throw-in from Gabriel Castro. Tonton Dahlin knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.26
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Harry McManaman replacing Alex Appiah, Anthony Dichio replacing Victor Gimenez and Jamie Bramble replacing Julian Izzet .
78.35
Spencer Newton sees Wilco Seedorf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilco Seedorf knocks in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.36
David Bremner hits a low pass to Joe Redknapp. Joe Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Julian Palmer controls it well on his chest. Julian Palmer shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.02
Gabriel Castro threads a neat ball through to Jamie Bramble. Jamie Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Dichio. Anthony Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Deane who gathers it comfortably.
84.11
Joe Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Ian Todd who takes it down. Ian Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews whips in a cross ball towards David Bremner. Harry McManaman catches David Bremner on the ankles. David Bremner appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
34.2%
40.8%
25%
Scorers
Peter Hurst 15 | Julian Izzet 33 Tonton Dahlin 42, 78 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tonton Dahlin of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
1. | Ben Deane (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ralph Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Joe Redknapp (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Alfred Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Leandro Strasser (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | David Bremner (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Glynn Whelan (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Sol Ward (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Kevin Ljungberg (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Jamie Andrews (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Peter Hurst (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Edward Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Ian Todd (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Julian Palmer (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Vladimir Keown (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Norman Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Eric Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Celestine Yekini (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alex Appiah (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Julian Izzet (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
7. | Gabriel Castro (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Victor Gimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Wilco Seedorf (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Spencer Newton (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Tonton Dahlin (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Harry McManaman (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Anthony Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Jamie Bramble (GK) | 6 |