Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 7,766 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Manchester City start the match!
2.13
0-0Mike Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
3.52
0-0Eric Gargo passes the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
4.05
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood plays a perfect one-two with Marcus Carragher and rushes in on goal... Tony Hapgood shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.47
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.06
Michael Zaussinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Cole. Liam Cole makes a probing pass to George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Gargo.
14.35
Francis Mckay sees a break and surges forward. Francis Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
15.24
0-1Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen makes a beautiful solo run. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen plays a perfect one-two with Tony Hapgood and rushes in on goal... Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Billy Fletcher had no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
24.38
Gareth Montague chips the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon sees space and advances. Charles-Edward Safanjon makes a simple pass to Chris Youds. Chris Youds cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.05
0-1Leandro Nocera comes in with a late challenge on Matt Goodwin. Leandro Nocera is shown the yellow card! Matt Goodwin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.41
Mike Woodcock threads the ball through to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Mckay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Alan Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen makes a simple pass to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
48.39
Nicky Greening knocks the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen knocks the ball forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher plays a perfect one-two with Tony Hapgood and rushes in on goal... Marcus Carragher rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.45
Alan Drake makes a probing pass to Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
53.05
0-1Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen makes a simple pass to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher plays a perfect one-two with Tony Hapgood and rushes in on goal... Marcus Carragher takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Billy Fletcher easily smothers it!
69.29
Alan Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen advances with the ball. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
72.46
Francis Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Safanjon. Charles-Edward Safanjon knocks the ball forward to Graham Godber. Graham Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.03
Eric Gargo sees a break and surges forward. Eric Gargo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.29
Eric Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Nocera. Leandro Nocera passes the ball forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher goes all the way! Marcus Carragher rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Billy Fletcher!
89.37
Mike Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Mike Woodcock goes all the way! Mike Woodcock takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Billy Fletcher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
33.8%
43.7%
22.5%
Scorers