Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     SouthamptonSouthampton
Steve BullockSteve Bullock Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Jonas BierhoffJ. Bierhoff69
G
1
G
67Amara PaisleyA. Paisley
Edgar PostigaE. Postiga51
D
2
D
70John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Ricardo AndresR. Andres66
D
captain3
D
67Wayne FortuneW. Fortune
Brenny StroeveB. Stroeve63
D
4captain
D
70Jonathan JackJ. Jack
Arturo RamirezA. Ramirez72
M
5
D
68Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich
Carlton BarmbyC. Barmby67
M
6
M
72Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante
Mark TalanM. Talan68
M
7
M
65Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini
Craig HendryC. Hendry56
M
8
M
68Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa
Artur LopesA. Lopes69
A
9
A
70Marvin ShearerM. Shearer
Julian LeonJ. Leon63
A
10
A
69Jean Chr. TourenneJ. Tourenne
Alassan DaboA. Dabo73
A
11
A
67Eric SikoraE. Sikora
 
Warren PearsonW. Pearson42
D
12
D
68Nicholas GrantN. Grant
Alan PallisterA. Pallister41
M
13
A
66Kodjo DianiK. Diani
Stuart WainwrightS. Wainwright45
A
14
A
57Mick BowerM. Bower

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Southampton. 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 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
2.59
Craig Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Julian Leon collects the pass. Julian Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.47
With some swift thinking, Carlton Barmby plays the ball forward to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but Amara Paisley is on top of it.
24.10
Arturo Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Alassan Dabo who gracefully takes it down. Alassan Dabo knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Leon. Julian Leon heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.08
Brenny Stroeve controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
40.32
Eric Sikora flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Shearer who gracefully takes it down. Marvin Shearer makes a probing pass to Eric Sikora but he's offside!
42.03
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the second half underway!
47.00
Brenny Stroeve advances with the ball. Brenny Stroeve threads a neat ball through to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alassan Dabo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
48.04
Mark Talan brings the ball forward. Mark Talan skips past Jonathan Jack! Mark Talan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Amara Paisley gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
53.41
Ruben Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Shearer plays a one-two with Maurizio Ferrante and rushes in on goal... Marvin Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonas Bierhoff with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
57.17
Brenny Stroeve knocks the ball forward to Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby hits a low pass to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes plays a one-two with Carlton Barmby and rushes in on goal... Artur Lopes rockets a shot on goal. Nicolas Emmerlich steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.51
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Arturo Ramirez, Alan Pallister replacing Mark Talan and Stuart Wainwright replacing Julian Leon .
65.24
John Naysmith hits a low pass to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne cuts inside the box! Jean Chr. Tourenne shoots from just inside the box. Superb reactions from Jonas Bierhoff. What a save!
66.41
Ricardo Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Pearson. Warren Pearson sees space and advances. Warren Pearson lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
77.13
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Kodjo Diani replacing Eric Sikora and Mick Bower replacing Jean Chr. Tourenne .
78.23
Maurizio Ferrante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani skips past Brenny Stroeve! Kodjo Diani cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southampton!
81.46
Wayne Fortune makes a probing pass to Maurizio Ferrante. With a delightful solo run, Maurizio Ferrante stretches the opposition's defence. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brenny Stroeve.
83.44
Maurizio Ferrante threads a neat ball through to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.18
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.13
Ruben Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
89.43
Alan Pallister threads the ball through to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright makes a probing pass between the defence to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Southampton
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
28.3%
43.3%
28.3%

Scorers
Julian Leon 24
Marvin Shearer 53
Kodjo Diani 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kodjo Diani of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
6
2.Edgar Postiga (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Andres (DEF)
6
4.Brenny Stroeve (DEF)
8
5.Arturo Ramirez (MID)
6
6.Carlton Barmby (MID)
6
7.Mark Talan (MID)
7
8.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
9.Artur Lopes (ATT)
6
10.Julian Leon (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alassan Dabo (ATT)
8
 
12.Warren Pearson (DEF)
7
13.Alan Pallister (MID)
6
14.Stuart Wainwright (ATT)
6

1.Amara Paisley (GK)
8
2.John Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Wayne Fortune (DEF)
6
4.Jonathan Jack (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
6
6.Maurizio Ferrante (MID)
8
7.Arnauld Cudini (MID)
6
8.Ruben Barbosa (MID)
7
9.Marvin Shearer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT)
7
11.Eric Sikora (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicholas Grant (DEF)
0
13.Kodjo Diani (ATT)goal scored
9
14.Mick Bower (ATT)
6