Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Norwich CityNorwich City
Steve BullockSteve Bullock Grant Bennion Grant Bennion
Jonas BierhoffJ. Bierhoff69
G
1
G
67Nigel KitsonN. Kitson
Abel NevesA. Neves68
D
2
D
69Alfredo VergesA. Verges
Edgar PostigaE. Postiga51
D
captain3
D
69Christof RadetC. Radet
Brenny StroeveB. Stroeve63
D
4
D
66Alexander WillA. Will
Oliver SpenglerO. Spengler65
D
5captain
M
68Roel Van BastenR. Van Basten
Arturo RamirezA. Ramirez72
M
6
M
65Philipp LittbarskiP. Littbarski
Carlton BarmbyC. Barmby67
M
7
M
77Ahmed Van Der WeerdenA. Van Der Weerden
Mark TalanM. Talan68
M
8
M
68Sergio AverdijkS. Averdijk
Artur LopesA. Lopes69
A
9
A
67Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz
Julian LeonJ. Leon63
A
10
A
64Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza
Alassan DaboA. Dabo73
A
11
A
67Wilfred SmitW. Smit
 
Warren PearsonW. Pearson42
D
12
D
63Gianni CorradoG. Corrado
Gerald DialloG. Diallo69
M
13
M
53Wayne GeorgeW. George
Wouter Van MolW. Van Mol65
A
14
A
61Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Norwich City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Swift.


0.00
Norwich City kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
Mark Talan kicks a strong pass forward to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Julian Leon through on goal. Julian Leon shoots from just inside the box but Christof Radet is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
3.41
Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan plays a scrappy one-two with Artur Lopes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Mark Talan provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Christof Radet. Excellent block.
8.21
Hugo Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
10.24
Edgar Postiga threads a neat ball through to Brenny Stroeve. Brenny Stroeve threads a neat ball through to Julian Leon. Julian Leon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Nigel Kitson manages to keep it out.
14.41
Philipp Littbarski flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Van Der Weerden. Ahmed Van Der Weerden heads the ball goalwards. Jonas Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.06
Mark Talan flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Arturo Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Kitson with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
32.48
Carlton Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Mark Talan who brings the ball under control. Mark Talan makes a pass forward but Alassan Dabo is yards offside!
33.11
Philipp Littbarski chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
36.10
Carlton Barmby passes the ball forward to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.00
Philipp Littbarski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza passes the ball forward but Hugo Ortiz is offside!
42.36
Abel Neves makes a simple pass to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo flicks a high pass forward to Julian Leon who brings the ball under control. Julian Leon shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
49.01
Ricardo Gainza threads a neat ball through to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Jonas Bierhoff!
51.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Christof Radet plays the ball forward to Ahmed Van Der Weerden. Ahmed Van Der Weerden sees a break and surges forward. Ahmed Van Der Weerden edges inside the box! Ahmed Van Der Weerden strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
54.59
Ahmed Van Der Weerden flicks a high ball forward to Wilfred Smit who takes it down. Wilfred Smit shoots from outside the area. Jonas Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
57.29
Carlton Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan shoots from 25 yards. Mark Talan scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
60.43
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Oliver Spengler, Gerald Diallo replacing Carlton Barmby and Wouter Van Mol replacing Julian Leon .Norwich City have made a substitution with Manuele Bonfanti replacing Wilfred Smit .
61.48
Alassan Dabo sees a break and surges forward. Alassan Dabo controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Wouter Van Mol through on goal. Wouter Van Mol strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Nigel Kitson.
66.47
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
67.27
With vision, Ahmed Van Der Weerden plays the ball forward to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski makes a simple pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Hugo Ortiz scores for Norwich City!!
75.10
Ahmed Van Der Weerden makes a strong solo run forward. Ahmed Van Der Weerden decides to run forward with the ball. Ahmed Van Der Weerden edges inside the box! Ahmed Van Der Weerden shoots from just inside the box. The ball cannons off Warren Pearson, going out of play.
76.08
It's a corner kick. Roel Van Basten loops the ball over to the far post. Alfredo Verges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.25
Norwich City have made a substitution with Gianni Corrado replacing Alfredo Verges .
78.27
Abel Neves makes a simple pass to Gerald Diallo. Gerald Diallo chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
83.46
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.30
Gerald Diallo comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Littbarski. Gerald Diallo is shown the yellow card! Philipp Littbarski runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Norwich City
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
29.2%
41.5%
29.2%

Scorers
Artur Lopes 22
Mark Talan 57
Ahmed Van Der Weerden 14
Hugo Ortiz 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ahmed Van Der Weerden of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
6
2.Abel Neves (DEF)
6
3.Edgar Postiga (DEF)
6
4.Brenny Stroeve (DEF)
6
5.Oliver Spengler (DEF)
6
6.Arturo Ramirez (MID)
6
7.Carlton Barmby (MID)
7
8.Mark Talan (MID)goal scored
8
9.Artur Lopes (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Julian Leon (ATT)
6
11.Alassan Dabo (ATT)
6
 
12.Warren Pearson (DEF)
6
13.Gerald Diallo (MID)yellow card
5
14.Wouter Van Mol (ATT)
6

1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
6
2.Alfredo Verges (DEF)
6
3.Christof Radet (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Will (DEF)
6
5.Roel Van Basten (MID)
6
6.Philipp Littbarski (MID)
6
7.Ahmed Van Der Weerden (MID)goal scored
9
8.Sergio Averdijk (MID)
6
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
7
11.Wilfred Smit (ATT)
7
 
12.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
13.Wayne George (MID)
0
14.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6