Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Steve BullockSteve Bullock Sandra Hurley Sandra Hurley
Jonas BierhoffJ. Bierhoff69
G
1captain
G
53Nico NahrstedtN. Nahrstedt
Abel NevesA. Neves68
D
2
D
53Carl PattersonC. Patterson
Ricardo AndresR. Andres66
D
captain3
D
39Sergei ShevchenkoS. Shevchenko
Brenny StroeveB. Stroeve63
D
4
D
39Tim BoertienT. Boertien
Mark TalanM. Talan68
M
5
D
44Abel AntunesA. Antunes
Arturo RamirezA. Ramirez72
M
6
M
56Barket BattlesB. Battles
Carlton BarmbyC. Barmby67
M
7
M
53Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock
Gerald DialloG. Diallo69
M
8
M
60Antonio ReyA. Rey
Artur LopesA. Lopes69
A
9
M
44Alfred CandelaA. Candela
Julian LeonJ. Leon63
A
10
A
55Neil MintoN. Minto
Alassan DaboA. Dabo73
A
11
A
61Pontus PartinP. Partin
 
Oliver SpenglerO. Spengler65
D
12
D
41Gavin DickovG. Dickov
Craig HendryC. Hendry55
M
13
M
47Yyvind BratsethY. Bratseth
Wouter Van MolW. Van Mol65
A
14
M
63Sékou Irié Bi SéhiS. Irié Bi Séhi

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 8,516 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.15
Arturo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes sees Gerald Diallo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some superb footwork from Gerald Diallo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.30
Carlton Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez shoots from 20 yards but Nico Nahrstedt reads it well. Good keeping!
9.30
Arturo Ramirez hits a low pass to Julian Leon. Julian Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
14.53
Arturo Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Leon. Julian Leon shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Nico Nahrstedt keeps it out!
18.03
Richard Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Minto. Neil Minto makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Jonas Bierhoff had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
24.21
Carlton Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
26.12
Carlton Barmby brings the ball forward. Carlton Barmby shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.23
Abel Neves takes it forward alone. Abel Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Nico Nahrstedt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.45
Abel Antunes clumsily knocks into Arturo Ramirez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Ramirez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.32
Brenny Stroeve comes in with a late challenge on Richard Hitchcock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Hitchcock runs off the knock.
42.27
Abel Neves passes the ball forward to Gerald Diallo. Gerald Diallo threads a neat ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Artur Lopes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Nico Nahrstedt. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
60.14
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Oliver Spengler replacing Mark Talan, Craig Hendry replacing Carlton Barmby and Wouter Van Mol replacing Julian Leon .
61.20
Pontus Partin barges into Ricardo Andres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.22
Arturo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Artur Lopes collects the pass. Artur Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Gerald Diallo. Gerald Diallo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Nico Nahrstedt.
71.38
Pontus Partin comes in with a late challenge on Brenny Stroeve. The referee warns Pontus Partin to calm down! Brenny Stroeve grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.11
Wouter Van Mol makes a simple pass to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes plays a quick one-two with Gerald Diallo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Artur Lopes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
81.02
Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nico Nahrstedt with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
84.56
Ricardo Andres threads a neat ball through to Brenny Stroeve. Brenny Stroeve kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Spengler. Oliver Spengler tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.07
Arturo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Wouter Van Mol collects the pass. Wouter Van Mol knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Carl Patterson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
With some swift thinking, Ricardo Andres plays the ball forward to Brenny Stroeve. Brenny Stroeve knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Bristol Rovers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
80%
20%
Play Area
16.9%
44.6%
38.5%

Scorers
Arturo Ramirez 28, 81
Artur Lopes 75
Neil Minto 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Ramirez of Blackburn Rovers

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

1.Nico Nahrstedt (GK)
7
2.Carl Patterson (DEF)
6
3.Sergei Shevchenko (DEF)
6
4.Tim Boertien (DEF)
6
5.Abel Antunes (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Barket Battles (MID)
6
7.Richard Hitchcock (MID)
6
8.Antonio Rey (MID)
6
9.Alfred Candela (MID)
6
10.Neil Minto (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Pontus Partin (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Gavin Dickov (DEF)
0
13.Yyvind Bratseth (MID)
0
14.Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID)
0