Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Middleton.


0.00
The first half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
4.49
Alfred Thirlwell makes a simple pass to Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
8.02
Romano Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward to Gunnar Nielsen who brings the ball under control. Gunnar Nielsen lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.24
Neil Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Kanu. Les Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Thirlwell who brings the ball under control. Marcus Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. With a superhuman jump, Darren Wainwright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.20
Julian Izzet hits a low pass to Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez rushes past Joel Taulerus! Victor Gimenez shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Melchior Mensah. What a great pair of hands!
18.14
Marcus Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.57
Julian Izzet knocks the ball forward to Alfred Thirlwell. Alfred Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
22.57
Gunnar Nielsen threads a neat ball through to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.01
Alfred Thirlwell makes an attacking run forward. Alfred Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
28.55
Showing composure, Alfred Thirlwell laces a through ball forward to Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton advances inside the box! Spencer Newton rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.26
Romano Van Der Laan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell plays the ball forward to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver makes a great pass forward. Les Kanu runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.12
Tonton Dahlin barges into Warren Salmon. Tonton Dahlin is shown the yellow card! Warren Salmon runs off the knock.
39.49
Eric Dehm flicks a high pass forward to Julian Izzet who brings the ball under control. Julian Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
40.56
Alex Appiah kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton whips in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Joel Taulerus catches Tonton Dahlin on the ankles. Tonton Dahlin appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
44.11
Neil Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Newcastle United kick off the second half!
48.04
Alfred Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.28
Romano Van Der Laan decides to run forward with the ball. Romano Van Der Laan advances inside the box! Romano Van Der Laan tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Vladimir Keown!
53.09
Julian Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Victor Gimenez controls it well on his chest. Victor Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet makes a looping header on goal. Melchior Mensah didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.22
Marcus Thirlwell sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Thirlwell shoots from outside the area but Vladimir Keown is on top of it.
55.17
Celestine Yekini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Thirlwell. Alfred Thirlwell threads the ball through to Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.45
Julian Izzet hacks Marcus Thirlwell from behind! The referee calls over Julian Izzet and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.02
Julian Izzet passes the ball forward to Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.05
Celestine Yekini flicks a high pass forward. Julian Izzet controls it well on his chest. Julian Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Newton controls it well on his chest. Spencer Newton tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
71.44
Gunnar Nielsen comes in with a late challenge on Julian Izzet. The referee brings Gunnar Nielsen to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.55
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Harry McManaman replacing Norman Harrison, Anthony Dichio replacing Wilco Seedorf and Jamie Bramble replacing Alfred Thirlwell .Newcastle United have made a substitution with Eoin Marsden replacing Darren Wainwright .
78.61
Neil Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu skips past Alex Appiah! Les Kanu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Vladimir Keown!
81.21
Marcus Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Dehm.
83.04
Gunnar Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.15
Gunnar Nielsen kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vladimir Keown who gathers it comfortably.
89.43
Gunnar Nielsen kicks a strong pass forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Thirlwell and advances towards the goal... Les Kanu looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
30.3%
43.4%
26.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Thirlwell of Newcastle United

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

1.Melchior Mensah (GK)
6
2.Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3.Joel Taulerus (DEF)
6
4.Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
5.Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
6.Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
7
7.Marcus Thirlwell (MID)goal scored
9
8.Brian Mike (ATT)
6
9.Andy Weaver (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
11.Les Kanu (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Basile Badjani (MID)
0
13.Fredrik Adams (MID)
0
14.Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6