Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the match underway!
14.09
0-0Jerry Melia threads the ball through to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
18.29
0-0Liam Cole takes it forward alone. Liam Cole lofts in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.56
Spencer Konchesky makes a simple pass to George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.19
0-0Hakan Özalan comes in with a late challenge on George Dichio. Hakan Özalan is shown the yellow card! George Dichio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.01
Francis Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Bouzidi. Yacine Bouzidi passes the ball forward to Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Herzog.
34.21
Gérard Chevallier knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Mcgreal.
36.11
Jerry Melia flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.31
Spencer Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adil Amzine.
45.00
0-0Gareth Montague clumsily knocks into Gabriel Solis. Gareth Montague is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Solis stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.14
0-0Malcolm Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Cole. Liam Cole chips the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Mohammed Gargo!
48.26
Michael Herzog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.45
0-1Jerry Melia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.16
Michael Herzog makes a probing pass to Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis whips in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.27
George Dichio clumsily knocks into Michael Herzog. George Dichio is given a warning by the referee! Michael Herzog hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.26
Malcolm Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Yacine Bouzidi. Yacine Bouzidi chips the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.56
Liam Cole knocks the ball forward to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ismael Izzet.
59.20
Gérard Chevallier threads the ball through to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
60.27
Hakan Türkyilmaz sees space and advances. Hakan Türkyilmaz shoots from 20 yards but Billy Fletcher is on top of it.
63.18
Ismael Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier takes it forward alone. Gérard Chevallier kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Billy Fletcher easily smothers it!
66.30
Jerry Melia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.55
Malcolm Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Matt Goodwin. Matt Goodwin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
72.39
Liam Cole brings the ball forward. Liam Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.47
Hakan Özalan barges into George Dichio. Hakan Özalan is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! George Dichio is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
84.34
Gérard Chevallier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
87.34
Jerry Melia knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%
Scorers
| Javier Díaz 49 |