Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     BurnleyBurnley
Steve BullockSteve Bullock Computer Player Computer Player
Jonas BierhoffJ. Bierhoff69
G
1
G
52Ruel HibbsR. Hibbs
Abel NevesA. Neves68
D
2
D
68Youl Alidor LachuerY. Lachuer
Aimo UrsoA. Urso67
D
captain3captain
D
65Gian Luca AllegriG. Allegri
Ricardo AndresR. Andres66
D
4
D
64Dominic SounessD. Souness
Brenny StroeveB. Stroeve63
D
5
D
63Clive ArmstrongC. Armstrong
Luciano CannarsaL. Cannarsa70
M
6
M
66Joe WilsonJ. Wilson
Arturo RamirezA. Ramirez69
M
7
M
64Eddie BallE. Ball
Lomano KitsonL. Kitson65
M
8
M
63Neil MorrisonN. Morrison
Artur LopesA. Lopes69
A
9
A
70Sol SinclairS. Sinclair
Ross CopeR. Cope68
A
10
A
65Simon MarsdenS. Marsden
Alassan DaboA. Dabo73
A
11
A
57Duarte RamosD. Ramos
 
Edgar PostigaE. Postiga51
D
12
M
60Marcus PallisterM. Pallister
Carlton BarmbyC. Barmby67
M
13
M
58Adam Le SauxA. Le Saux
Julian LeonJ. Leon63
A
14
D
56Wayne ButtW. Butt

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Burnley in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.


0.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
2.05
Lomano Kitson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.54
Ricardo Andres plays the ball forward to Aimo Urso. Aimo Urso passes the ball forward to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Cope. Ross Cope strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.10
Lomano Kitson brings the ball forward. Lomano Kitson shoots from 20 yards but Ruel Hibbs reads it well. Fabulous stop!
14.38
Aimo Urso makes a simple pass to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Luciano Cannarsa. Luciano Cannarsa threads a neat ball through to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ruel Hibbs with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
33.05
Ricardo Andres hits a low pass to Lomano Kitson. Lomano Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ramirez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Ramirez plays a one-two with Alassan Dabo and advances towards the goal... Arturo Ramirez takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.52
Aimo Urso pushes mid-way up the pitch. Aimo Urso makes a beautiful solo run. Aimo Urso shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.17
Lomano Kitson makes a simple pass to Ross Cope. Ross Cope makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.10
Aimo Urso threads the ball through to Ross Cope. Ross Cope controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
48.44
Arturo Ramirez catches Dominic Souness on the ankles. Arturo Ramirez is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Souness runs off the knock.
53.11
Brenny Stroeve flicks a high ball forward to Abel Neves who takes it down. Abel Neves brings the ball forward. Abel Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.22
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Carlton Barmby replacing Luciano Cannarsa and Julian Leon replacing Alassan Dabo .Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Marcus Pallister replacing Dominic Souness, Adam Le Saux replacing Neil Morrison and Wayne Butt replacing Simon Marsden .
66.38
Ricardo Andres threads the ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes darts forward. Artur Lopes runs straight at the defence! Artur Lopes shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Ruel Hibbs smothers it!
67.44
Arturo Ramirez hits a low pass to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes makes a great pass forward. Arturo Ramirez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.50
Ricardo Andres knocks the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez hits a low pass to Julian Leon. Julian Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
71.50
Aimo Urso sees space and advances. Aimo Urso sees Ross Cope in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
75.20
Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Kitson. Lomano Kitson makes a defence splitting pass to Julian Leon. Julian Leon comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.06
Ricardo Andres passes the ball forward to Ross Cope. Ross Cope sees Artur Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Barmby but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.28
Ricardo Andres passes the ball forward to Lomano Kitson. Lomano Kitson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Leon. Julian Leon shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
79.25
Artur Lopes sees Arturo Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Ramirez passes the ball forward but Artur Lopes is offside!
81.48
Lomano Kitson makes a simple pass to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
83.07
Carlton Barmby sees Artur Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
84.20
Adam Le Saux hits a low pass to Sol Sinclair. Sol Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Jonas Bierhoff had no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
90.00
Ricardo Andres flicks a high pass forward to Abel Neves who brings the ball under control. Abel Neves passes the ball forward to Julian Leon. Julian Leon cuts inside the box! Julian Leon takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ruel Hibbs!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Burnley
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
22.4%
41.2%
36.5%

Scorers
Ross Cope 5
Alassan Dabo 14
Artur Lopes 71
Sol Sinclair 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alassan Dabo of Blackburn Rovers

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

1.Ruel Hibbs (GK)
7
2.Youl Alidor Lachuer (DEF)
6
3.Gian Luca Allegri (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Souness (DEF)
6
5.Clive Armstrong (DEF)
6
6.Joe Wilson (MID)
6
7.Eddie Ball (MID)
6
8.Neil Morrison (MID)
6
9.Sol Sinclair (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Simon Marsden (ATT)
6
11.Duarte Ramos (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcus Pallister (MID)
6
13.Adam Le Saux (MID)
6
14.Wayne Butt (DEF)
6