Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Fulham. A crowd of 8,379 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Fulham get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Francis Mckay makes a simple pass to Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon makes a probing pass to Chris Youds. Chris Youds whips in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Brett Garcia!
3.56
0-0Yacine Bouzidi advances with the ball. Yacine Bouzidi knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.34
0-0Michael Zaussinger comes in with a late challenge on Danny Lockley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Lockley runs off the knock.
8.48
0-0Charles-Edward Safanjon passes the ball forward to George Dichio. George Dichio threads the ball through to Carl Cutler but he's offside!
10.27
Andre Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.25
Yacine Bouzidi makes a simple pass to George Dichio. George Dichio goes all the way! George Dichio shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Brett Garcia manages to keep it out.
15.30
Hugo Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Bould. Nick Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez rockets a shot on goal but Billy Fletcher is on top of it.
18.41
0-0Hugo Guerrero brings the ball forward. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francis Mckay.
21.51
Andre Alves sees space and advances. Andre Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez shoots from distance. Billy Fletcher easily smothers it.
24.09
Ralph Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Lockley. Danny Lockley makes a simple pass to Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez plays a perfect one-two with Nick Bould and rushes in on goal... Silvio Alvarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Billy Fletcher!
27.36
Francis Mckay chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Goodwin. Matt Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio goes all the way! George Dichio tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.02
Yacine Bouzidi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio plays a perfect one-two with Chris Youds and rushes in on goal... George Dichio shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.18
Hugo Guerrero threads the ball through to Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.10
0-0Nick Bould clumsily knocks into Francis Mckay. Nick Bould is warned by the referee! Francis Mckay runs off the knock.
39.31
Charles-Edward Safanjon passes the ball forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds lofts in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.49
Francis Mckay hacks Silvio Alvarez from behind! The referee calls over Francis Mckay and warns him to calm down! Silvio Alvarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Zisi Leandros kicks a strong pass forward to Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
48.33
Ralph Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Zisi Leandros. Zisi Leandros chips the ball to his team mate, Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.11
Charles-Edward Safanjon passes the ball forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.14
Danny Lockley sees space and advances. Danny Lockley shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.33
Yassine Fertout controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zisi Leandros. Zisi Leandros knocks the ball forward to Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez shoots from long range but Billy Fletcher is on top of it.
61.44
Yacine Bouzidi kicks a strong pass forward to George Dichio. George Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Brett Garcia!
63.06
Danny Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Billy Fletcher easily smothers it!
65.20
Charles-Edward Safanjon knocks the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Brett Garcia manages to gather it comfortably.
67.53
Yacine Bouzidi catches Hugo Guerrero on the ankles. The referee calls over Yacine Bouzidi and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.53
0-0Fulham are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Blackburn Rovers's defence.
69.15
James Milligan takes it forward alone. James Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
75.07
Danny Lockley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Bould. Nick Bould knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.17
Gareth Montague makes a simple pass to Matt Goodwin. Matt Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.41
Zisi Leandros kicks a strong pass forward to Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Billy Fletcher easily smothers it!
89.51
Silvio Alvarez comes in with a late challenge on Gareth Montague. Silvio Alvarez is given a warning by the referee! Gareth Montague stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
31%
42.5%
26.4%