Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Southend United. A crowd of 9,715 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.51
0-0James Milligan catches Eddie Oakes on the ankles. James Milligan is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Oakes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.55
0-0Eddie Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.44
0-0Eddie Oakes makes a probing pass to Darius Carter. Darius Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Zaussinger.
10.29
0-0Malcolm Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Godber. Graham Godber shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Richard Kirkland easily smothers it!
12.02
Syd Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Carter. Darius Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Mcgreal.
18.25
James Milligan makes a probing pass to Graham Godber. Graham Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler flicks the ball with his head. Richard Kirkland manages to gather it comfortably.
20.44
James Milligan makes a probing pass to George Dichio. George Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Graham Godber. Graham Godber is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Richard Kirkland manages to gather it comfortably.
21.55
Eddie Oakes brings the ball forward. Eddie Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
22.35
Malcolm Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Milligan. James Milligan makes a simple pass to Graham Godber. Graham Godber lofts in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.15
Gareth Montague kicks a strong pass forward to Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Richard Kirkland easily smothers it.
27.04
James Milligan makes a probing pass to George Dichio. George Dichio plays a perfect one-two with Graham Godber and rushes in on goal... George Dichio takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.14
0-1Eddie Oakes knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan makes a simple pass to Darius Carter. Darius Carter tries a spectacular strike. Darius Carter scores for Southend United!!
39.08
James Milligan advances with the ball. James Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
40.41
0-1Southend United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
44.23
James Milligan makes a simple pass to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler goes all the way! Carl Cutler takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
54.01
Malcolm Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to James Milligan. James Milligan flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Godber. Graham Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.34
Michael Zaussinger kicks a strong pass forward to Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Dichio. George Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Richard Kirkland easily smothers it.
60.37
69.55
Paul Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Watson. Patrick Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
71.07
Patrick Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Carter. Darius Carter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.33
Southend United are easily keeping Blackburn Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.56
Malcolm Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.59
Stephen Fox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Jess. Syd Jess passes the ball forward to Darius Carter. Darius Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Cutler of Blackburn Rovers
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
26.6%
48.4%
25%
Scorers
| Carl Cutler 44, 54 George Dichio 79 | Darius Carter 33, 71 Syd Jess 60 Wes Barrett 84 |