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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 8,602 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.08
0-0Liam Cole chips the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.16
0-0Charles-Edward Safanjon advances with the ball. Charles-Edward Safanjon whips in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ivan Camacho manages to gather it comfortably.
12.07
0-0Charles-Edward Safanjon makes a simple pass to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Adams.
16.14
Charles-Edward Safanjon passes the ball forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
18.57
0-1Sylvain Adams passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.43
Zbigniew Joswiak knocks the ball to his team mate, Tom Peeters. Tom Peeters decides to run forward with the ball. Tom Peeters knocks in a cross ball towards Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.46
0-1James Milligan hacks Jose Javier Menendez from behind! James Milligan is given a warning by the referee! Jose Javier Menendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.54
Zbigniew Joswiak knocks the ball forward to Carmine Di Matteo. Carmine Di Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Carmine Di Matteo shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.15
Alex Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
48.24
Richard Gough makes a probing pass to Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon sees a break and surges forward. Charles-Edward Safanjon plays a perfect one-two with George Dichio and rushes in on goal... Charles-Edward Safanjon takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Camacho easily smothers it!
49.15
James Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.39
Sylvain Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Peeters. Tom Peeters sees a break and surges forward. Tom Peeters lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.49
Zbigniew Joswiak sees space and advances. Zbigniew Joswiak knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Gough.
60.45
James Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.15
Charles-Edward Safanjon chips the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.05
Francis Mckay comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Menendez. The referee calls over Francis Mckay and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Menendez runs off the knock.
69.42
Jose Javier Menendez hacks James Milligan from behind! The referee calls over Jose Javier Menendez and warns him to calm down! James Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.48
Francis Mckay passes the ball forward to Matt Goodwin. Matt Goodwin makes a probing pass to Chris Youds. Chris Youds whips in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ivan Camacho had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
85.10
Richard Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Goodwin. Matt Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Ivan Camacho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.43
Jose Javier Menendez sees a break and surges forward. Jose Javier Menendez shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Richard Gough hacks Gilles Croft from behind! The referee calls over Richard Gough and warns him to calm down! Gilles Croft stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
23%
47.3%
29.7%
Scorers
| George Dichio 78, 85 | Gabi Siperco 19 Gilles Croft 53 |