Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Steve BullockSteve Bullock Computer Player Computer Player
Jonas BierhoffJ. Bierhoff69
G
1
G
65Antonio VilaA. Vila
Abel NevesA. Neves68
D
2
D
70Arturo HernandezA. Hernandez
Aimo UrsoA. Urso67
D
captain3captain
D
68Scott LawS. Law
Ricardo AndresR. Andres66
D
4
D
38Duncan BarryD. Barry
Brenny StroeveB. Stroeve63
D
5
D
38Marvin JessM. Jess
Luciano CannarsaL. Cannarsa70
M
6
M
76Peter RothoviusP. Rothovius
Arturo RamirezA. Ramirez69
M
7
M
75Mark OshadoganM. Oshadogan
Lomano KitsonL. Kitson65
M
8
M
70Rodolfo FerrerR. Ferrer
Artur LopesA. Lopes69
A
9
A
77Khalid ElkhatabiK. Elkhatabi
Ross CopeR. Cope68
A
10
A
74Ruuben RajalinR. Rajalin
Alassan DaboA. Dabo73
A
11
A
69Alberto DeanA. Dean
 
Edgar PostigaE. Postiga51
D
12
A
67Mathieu PaviotM. Paviot
Carlton BarmbyC. Barmby67
M
13
M
60Nicky SmithN. Smith
Julian LeonJ. Leon63
A
14
M
52Gianluca De PalmaG. De Palma

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 8,704 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.06
Luciano Cannarsa threads a neat ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes knocks the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.06
Aimo Urso flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ramirez collects the pass. Arturo Ramirez surges forward with the ball. Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball forward, putting Alassan Dabo through on goal. Some silky footwork from Alassan Dabo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
10.28
With some swift thinking, Ricardo Andres plays the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Lomano Kitson. Lomano Kitson shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.21
Ricardo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ramirez collects the pass. Arturo Ramirez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arturo Ramirez edges inside the box! Arturo Ramirez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Antonio Vila gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
15.45
Peter Rothovius threads the ball through to Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Dean. Alberto Dean shoots from just inside the box. Alberto Dean scores for Middlesbrough!!
24.18
Arturo Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Cope. Ross Cope flicks a high pass forward. Alassan Dabo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alassan Dabo provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
30.50
Ruuben Rajalin clumsily knocks into Ricardo Andres. Ruuben Rajalin is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Andres runs off the knock.
36.09
Ricardo Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Neves. With vision, Abel Neves laces a through ball forward to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassan Dabo but the linesman indicates offside!
38.20
Peter Rothovius flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Dean holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
39.20
Luciano Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward. Artur Lopes collects the pass. Artur Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Hernandez.
42.12
Marvin Jess sees Mark Oshadogan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Oshadogan shoots from distance. Mark Oshadogan scores for Middlesbrough!!
45.00
Aimo Urso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Kitson. Lomano Kitson threads a neat ball through to Ross Cope. Ross Cope controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Nicky Smith replacing Marvin Jess. The Middlesbrough players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
47.52
Arturo Hernandez clumsily knocks into Lomano Kitson. The referee brings Arturo Hernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Kitson runs off the knock.
47.52
Free kick to Blackburn Rovers just outside the area...
49.54
Artur Lopes steps up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
51.13
Ricardo Andres knocks the ball forward to Lomano Kitson. Lomano Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Cope. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ross Cope provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.05
Peter Rothovius passes the ball forward to Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin knocks in a cross ball towards Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Abel Neves. Excellent block.
55.27
Brenny Stroeve sees a break and surges forward. Brenny Stroeve sees Ross Cope in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Hernandez.
60.44
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Carlton Barmby replacing Luciano Cannarsa and Julian Leon replacing Alassan Dabo .
63.04
Carlton Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Cope. Ross Cope plays a scrappy one-two with Lomano Kitson and advances towards the goal... Ross Cope shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
67.32
Lomano Kitson barges into Arturo Hernandez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.48
Mark Oshadogan knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Dean. Alberto Dean knocks the ball forward to Ruuben Rajalin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.08
Ricardo Andres threads the ball through to Brenny Stroeve. Brenny Stroeve flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Barmby who brings the ball under control. Carlton Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Leon. Julian Leon beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Mark Oshadogan.
73.03
Carlton Barmby takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Brenny Stroeve comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. What a cracker!! Antonio Vila had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
77.42
Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Mathieu Paviot replacing Arturo Hernandez and Gianluca De Palma replacing Ruuben Rajalin .
78.44
Duncan Barry hacks Ross Cope from behind! The referee calls over Duncan Barry and warns him to calm down! Ross Cope runs off the knock.
79.53
Ricardo Andres flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Arturo Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Barmby but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.10
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.00
Lomano Kitson brings the ball forward. Lomano Kitson makes a probing pass to Ross Cope but he's offside!
87.16
Carlton Barmby makes a beautiful solo run. Carlton Barmby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
89.30
Carlton Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Cope. Ross Cope shoots from outside the area but Antonio Vila is on top of his game. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Middlesbrough
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.5%
30.5%
Play Area
23.2%
46.3%
30.5%

Scorers
Ross Cope 63
Brenny Stroeve 73
Alberto Dean 15
Mark Oshadogan 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brenny Stroeve of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
6
2.Abel Neves (DEF)
7
3.Aimo Urso (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Andres (DEF)
7
5.Brenny Stroeve (DEF)goal scored
9
6.Luciano Cannarsa (MID)
6
7.Arturo Ramirez (MID)
8
8.Lomano Kitson (MID)yellow card
7
9.Artur Lopes (ATT)
6
10.Ross Cope (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alassan Dabo (ATT)
6
 
12.Edgar Postiga (DEF)
0
13.Carlton Barmby (MID)
7
14.Julian Leon (ATT)
6

1.Antonio Vila (GK)
7
2.Arturo Hernandez (DEF)
5
3.Scott Law (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Barry (DEF)
5
5.Marvin Jess (DEF)
6
6.Peter Rothovius (MID)
6
7.Mark Oshadogan (MID)goal scored
8
8.Rodolfo Ferrer (MID)
6
9.Khalid Elkhatabi (ATT)
6
10.Ruuben Rajalin (ATT)
7
11.Alberto Dean (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
6
13.Nicky Smith (MID)
6
14.Gianluca De Palma (MID)
6