Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Cardiff CityCardiff City
Kelvin HodgesKelvin Hodges Ralf Tillie Ralf Tillie
Vladimir KeownV. Keown78
G
1
G
73Andrei SavuA. Savu
Norman HarrisonN. Harrison70
D
2
D
73Darius OakesD. Oakes
Eric DehmE. Dehm72
D
3
D
75Ian MilburnI. Milburn
Celestine YekiniC. Yekini83
D
4
D
74Regillio Van Der LuerR. Van Der Luer
Alex AppiahA. Appiah78
D
5
M
76Leon BrambleL. Bramble
Julian IzzetJ. Izzet67
M
6
M
73Kader AllouacheK. Allouache
Gabriel CastroG. Castro73
M
captain7captain
M
78Omer BrambleO. Bramble
Victor GimenezV. Gimenez73
A
8
M
72Ricardo Del SolR. Del Sol
Wilco SeedorfW. Seedorf83
A
9
A
84Tyler FucitoT. Fucito
Spencer NewtonS. Newton77
A
10
A
81Robert WolfR. Wolf
Tonton DahlinT. Dahlin80
A
11
A
77Bernard IpouaB. Ipoua
 
Harry McManamanH. McManaman66
D
12
G
52Jody FerdinandJ. Ferdinand
Anthony DichioA. Dichio66
D
13
M
75Claudio MarquitosC. Marquitos
Jamie BrambleJ. Bramble66
G
14
A
73Jason ElenioJ. Elenio
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 18,179 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Gascoigne.


0.00
Cardiff City get the match underway!
3.49
Darius Oakes makes a beautiful solo run. Darius Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Wolf. Robert Wolf controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kader Allouache through on goal. Eric Dehm comes in with a late challenge on Kader Allouache. Kader Allouache appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
4.22
Alex Appiah makes a probing pass to Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet threads the ball through to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
6.20
Regillio Van Der Luer barges into Julian Izzet. The referee brings Regillio Van Der Luer to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.51
With a delightful solo run, Omer Bramble stretches the opposition's defence. Omer Bramble plays a quick one-two with Leon Bramble and rushes in on goal... Omer Bramble takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Vladimir Keown.
14.20
Gabriel Castro hits a low pass to Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
16.03
Celestine Yekini sees space and advances. Celestine Yekini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Celestine Yekini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
20.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Izzet plays the ball forward to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet connects with a diving header. Julian Izzet scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
27.52
Darius Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Tyler Fucito. Tyler Fucito threads the ball through to Kader Allouache but he's offside!
33.54
Ian Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble threads the ball through to Tyler Fucito. Tyler Fucito shoots from outside the area. Vladimir Keown gets down and covers it.
36.40
Eric Dehm flicks a high pass forward to Julian Izzet who brings the ball under control. Julian Izzet flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Newton who takes it down. Spencer Newton whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ian Milburn steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
40.30
Kader Allouache chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Wolf. Robert Wolf runs straight at the defence! Robert Wolf side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Vladimir Keown. What a save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Cardiff City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cardiff City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
54.44
Julian Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Castro whips in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.13
Gabriel Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Andrei Savu!
57.12
Regillio Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Del Sol controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Del Sol threads the ball through to Tyler Fucito. Tyler Fucito makes a probing pass to Robert Wolf but he's offside!
60.21
Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Claudio Marquitos replacing Ricardo Del Sol and Jason Elenio replacing Robert Wolf .
61.22
Omer Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Ipoua collects the pass. Bernard Ipoua plays a quick one-two with Tyler Fucito and rushes in on goal... Bernard Ipoua shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Vladimir Keown. What a great pair of hands!
66.19
Gabriel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Tonton Dahlin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tonton Dahlin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.22
Omer Bramble barges into Celestine Yekini. Omer Bramble is shown the yellow card! Celestine Yekini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.30
Kader Allouache darts forward. Kader Allouache sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
73.08
Eric Dehm passes the ball forward to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro flicks a high pass forward to Victor Gimenez who brings the ball under control. Victor Gimenez finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
75.07
Showing composure, Claudio Marquitos laces a weighted ball forward to Jason Elenio. Jason Elenio runs straight at the defence! Jason Elenio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
77.31
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Harry McManaman replacing Alex Appiah, Anthony Dichio replacing Victor Gimenez and Jamie Bramble replacing Julian Izzet .
78.40
Darius Oakes plays the ball forward to Claudio Marquitos. Claudio Marquitos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Bramble. Omer Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Kader Allouache. Kader Allouache jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Harry McManaman is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
79.54
With great vision, Ian Milburn plays the ball forward to Tyler Fucito. Tyler Fucito shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Vladimir Keown manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.34
Jamie Bramble takes a quick throw-in, which Gabriel Castro takes on the chest. Gabriel Castro hits a low pass to Anthony Dichio. Anthony Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
85.58
Regillio Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Jason Elenio. Jason Elenio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tyler Fucito. Tyler Fucito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.42
Regillio Van Der Luer barges into Tonton Dahlin. The referee calls over Regillio Van Der Luer and shows him a yellow card! Tonton Dahlin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.33
Ian Milburn passes the ball forward to Kader Allouache. Kader Allouache deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Marquitos. Claudio Marquitos cuts inside the box! Claudio Marquitos rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Vladimir Keown!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Cardiff City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
35.3%
41.2%
23.5%

Scorers
Julian Izzet 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Izzet of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Vladimir Keown (GK)
9
2.Norman Harrison (DEF)
6
3.Eric Dehm (DEF)
6
4.Celestine Yekini (DEF)
7
5.Alex Appiah (DEF)
6
6.Julian Izzet (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gabriel Castro (MID)
8
8.Victor Gimenez (ATT)
6
9.Wilco Seedorf (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Newton (ATT)
6
11.Tonton Dahlin (ATT)
7
 
12.Harry McManaman (DEF)
6
13.Anthony Dichio (DEF)
6
14.Jamie Bramble (GK)
6

1.Andrei Savu (GK)
7
2.Darius Oakes (DEF)
7
3.Ian Milburn (DEF)
7
4.Regillio Van Der Luer (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Leon Bramble (MID)
6
6.Kader Allouache (MID)
7
7.Omer Bramble (MID)yellow card
7
8.Ricardo Del Sol (MID)
6
9.Tyler Fucito (ATT)
6
10.Robert Wolf (ATT)
6
11.Bernard Ipoua (ATT)
7
 
12.Jody Ferdinand (GK)
0
13.Claudio Marquitos (MID)
7
14.Jason Elenio (ATT)
6