Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     BrentfordBrentford
Dimitri BocharovDimitri Bocharov John Diffey John Diffey
Ralph BrittonR. Britton75
G
1
G
71Daniel MolownyD. Molowny
Trevor DraperT. Draper73
D
2
D
67Kevin HendryK. Hendry
Andy EhioguA. Ehiogu70
D
3
D
73Jon PlattJ. Platt
Alistair MiddletonA. Middleton71
D
4
D
70Efrain CardenasE. Cardenas
Ian ChristieI. Christie72
D
5
M
69Mick FroggattM. Froggatt
Peter McManamanP. McManaman82
M
6captain
M
76Houssin AbdellaouiH. Abdellaoui
Francis MarsdenF. Marsden88
M
7
M
77David ReimersD. Reimers
Robert EustaceR. Eustace83
M
8
M
73Richard BosnichR. Bosnich
Martin ParkerM. Parker77
A
9
A
72Scott GreavesS. Greaves
Pascal SchefflerP. Scheffler81
A
captain10
A
69Ernesto CarrascoE. Carrasco
Matthew GyanM. Gyan77
A
11
A
70Aaron GranttA. Grantt
 
Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon77
M
12
D
66Garry JamesG. James
Tommy DeaneT. Deane76
A
13
M
67Filippo MurgitaF. Murgita
Steven PowerS. Power71
D
14
A
67Darren PowerD. Power

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Brentford. A crowd of 18,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.


0.00
Brentford start the match!
3.07
Kevin Hendry hits a low pass to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
4.42
Houssin Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Froggatt. Mick Froggatt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.54
Ernesto Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt plays a one-two with Mick Froggatt and rushes in on goal... Ian Christie clumsily knocks into Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
10.05
Mick Froggatt barges into Pascal Scheffler. The referee brings Mick Froggatt to one side and gives him a warning! Pascal Scheffler stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.30
Richard Bosnich flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Grantt who takes it down. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
20.05
Andy Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Daniel Molowny. What a save!
21.17
Andy Ehiogu sees a break and surges forward. With imagination, Andy Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Hendry.
27.24
Richard Bosnich knocks the ball forward to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves knocks the ball forward, putting Ernesto Carrasco through on goal. Ernesto Carrasco looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ralph Britton comfortably gets down and covers it.
28.06
Kevin Hendry volleys a long ball forward. Houssin Abdellaoui threads the ball through to Ernesto Carrasco but he's offside!
34.31
Francis Marsden knocks the ball forward to Martin Parker. Martin Parker makes a probing pass between the defence to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Francis Marsden scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
38.00
Peter McManaman sees Matthew Gyan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Gyan shoots from distance. Daniel Molowny is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.24
Scott Greaves threads the ball through to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Ralph Britton is on top of his game. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Garry James replacing Kevin Hendry. The Blackburn Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
51.01
Richard Bosnich flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
53.06
Trevor Draper flicks a high ball forward to Peter McManaman who takes it down. Peter McManaman advances with the ball. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.13
Houssin Abdellaoui plays the ball forward to Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Middleton.
59.19
Houssin Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Grantt collects the pass. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.38
Brentford have made a substitution with Filippo Murgita replacing David Reimers .
61.48
Ian Christie flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Gyan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Gyan makes a simple pass to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel Molowny is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.04
Martin Parker clumsily knocks into Richard Bosnich. The referee warns Martin Parker to calm down! Richard Bosnich gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.38
Alistair Middleton sees Robert Eustace in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Eustace knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry James.
75.13
Robert Eustace sees Pascal Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Daniel Molowny manages to keep it out.
77.29
Trevor Draper threads a neat ball through to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel Molowny gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.17
Richard Bosnich threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
79.39
Alistair Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. With vision, Robert Eustace laces a weighted ball forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden threads a neat, attacking ball through to Martin Parker. Jon Platt clumsily knocks into Martin Parker. Martin Parker appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.52
Filippo Murgita flicks a high ball forward to Scott Greaves who takes it down. Scott Greaves shoots from distance but somehow Ralph Britton manages to keep it out.
83.18
Robert Eustace hacks Garry James from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry James runs off the knock.
87.49
Francis Marsden takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Martin Parker who brings the ball under control. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Brentford
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%

Scorers
Francis Marsden 34
Matthew Gyan 38, 61, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Gyan of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Britton (GK)
7
2.Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3.Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4.Alistair Middleton (DEF)
6
5.Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6.Peter McManaman (MID)
7
7.Francis Marsden (MID)goal scored
7
8.Robert Eustace (MID)yellow card
6
9.Martin Parker (ATT)
7
10.Pascal Scheffler (ATT)
7
11.Matthew Gyan (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Jamie Salmon (MID)
0
13.Tommy Deane (ATT)
0
14.Steven Power (DEF)
0

1.Daniel Molowny (GK)
6
2.Kevin Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Jon Platt (DEF)
6
4.Efrain Cardenas (DEF)
6
5.Mick Froggatt (MID)
6
6.Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
6
7.David Reimers (MID)
6
8.Richard Bosnich (MID)
6
9.Scott Greaves (ATT)
6
10.Ernesto Carrasco (ATT)
6
11.Aaron Grantt (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry James (DEF)
6
13.Filippo Murgita (MID)
6
14.Darren Power (ATT)
0