Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 9,185 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Swift.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Swift.
0.00
0-0Huddersfield Town kick off the first half!
2.36
0-0Rafael Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Andres.
3.31
0-0Gary Godber flicks a high pass forward. Callum Cleland collects the pass. Callum Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Jonas Bierhoff. Excellent save.
6.29
0-0James Boertien hits a low pass to Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Burgess and advances towards the goal... Kemal Hitchcock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.31
0-0Mark Talan knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez makes a great pass forward. Artur Lopes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.11
Frederico Costa threads the ball through to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock cuts inside the box! Kemal Hitchcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.43
Frederico Costa makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.56
Gary Godber flicks a high pass forward to Darren Burgess who brings the ball under control. Darren Burgess shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.11
Abel Neves passes the ball forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Lopes but he's offside!
28.48
Showing great composure, Gary Godber plays the ball forward to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.41
Gary Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock shoots from outside the area but somehow Jonas Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
38.27
From the throw-in, Mark Talan picks out Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Julian Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Ince who gathers it comfortably.
39.00
Frederico Costa threads the ball through to Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres brings the ball forward. Rafael Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jonas Bierhoff didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Huddersfield Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.16
Eddie Higginbotham brings the ball forward. Eddie Higginbotham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
48.15
Abel Neves pushes up the pitch. Abel Neves makes a simple pass to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol threads a neat, attacking ball through to Julian Leon. Some world-class footwork from Julian Leon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.47
0-1Mark Talan chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Leon. Julian Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.15
0-1Arturo Ramirez barges into Artur Neves. The referee warns Arturo Ramirez to calm down! Artur Neves carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.31
Arturo Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Leon. Julian Leon threads the ball through to Mark Talan but he's offside!
72.23
Arturo Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Talan. Mark Talan whips in a cross ball towards Julian Leon. Julian Leon makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.21
Ricardo Andres breaks forward. Ricardo Andres knocks the ball forward to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez plays a one-two with Mark Talan and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Arturo Ramirez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.38
Daniel Eadie threads a neat ball through to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
79.56
0-1Artur Neves hacks Arturo Ramirez from behind! The referee warns Artur Neves to calm down! Arturo Ramirez runs off the knock.
83.01
Eddie Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Gary Godber who takes it down. Gary Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock makes a convincing header. Jonas Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them level!
87.30
Julian Leon makes a probing pass to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol plays a one-two with Julian Leon and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Wouter Van Mol provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.50
Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Julian Leon. Julian Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Lopes but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Abel Neves flicks a high pass forward. Mark Talan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Talan knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Talan. Mark Talan whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30%
45.6%
24.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Hitchcock of Huddersfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paolo Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Boertien (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Higginbotham (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rafael Andres (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gary Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Frederico Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Artur Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kemal Hitchcock (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Darren Burgess (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Arthur Tiler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Hernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Rufus (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Abel Neves (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Brenny Stroeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Andres (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edgar Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arturo Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mark Talan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlton Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Artur Lopes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Wouter Van Mol (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Leon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Warren Pearson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alassan Dabo (ATT) | 0 | |