Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Dimitri BocharovDimitri Bocharov gavin Hall gavin Hall
Ralph BrittonR. Britton76
G
1
G
69Hannes SchrammH. Schramm
Trevor DraperT. Draper73
D
2
D
72Mamar LeroyM. Leroy
Andy EhioguA. Ehiogu70
D
3
D
71Florian GimplF. Gimpl
Steven PowerS. Power71
D
4
D
70Tim GreenT. Green
Ian ChristieI. Christie72
D
5captain
D
76Alun PlowrightA. Plowright
Peter McManamanP. McManaman82
M
6
M
74Stan WiltordS. Wiltord
Francis MarsdenF. Marsden88
M
7
M
76Gavin GemmellG. Gemmell
Robert EustaceR. Eustace83
M
8
M
77Teddy InceT. Ince
Tommy DeaneT. Deane76
A
9
A
72Gianfranco ZanettiG. Zanetti
Pascal SchefflerP. Scheffler81
A
captain10
A
77Pius WisgerhofP. Wisgerhof
Martin ParkerM. Parker77
A
11
A
73David AdamsD. Adams
 
Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon77
M
12
D
68Ruud SluiterR. Sluiter
Matthew GyanM. Gyan77
A
13
M
65Harvey DeanH. Dean
Alistair MiddletonA. Middleton71
D
14
A
65Jody McgrealJ. Mcgreal

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.47
With a delightful solo run, Peter McManaman stretches the opposition's defence. Peter McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Hannes Schramm, sees it late!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
9.23
Tommy Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.18
Steven Power sees Trevor Draper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Parker. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.06
Francis Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman passes the ball forward but Tommy Deane is offside!
15.45
Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Scheffler who brings the ball neatly under control. Pascal Scheffler shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.30
Steven Power makes a simple pass to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace flicks a high pass forward to Peter McManaman who brings the ball under control. Peter McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Gimpl.
22.39
Andy Ehiogu flicks a high ball forward to Ian Christie who gracefully takes it down. Ian Christie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ian Christie shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Hannes Schramm manages to gather it.
26.32
Peter McManaman knocks the ball forward to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler plays a quick one-two with Peter McManaman and rushes in on goal... Pascal Scheffler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.11
Steven Power chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker makes a simple pass to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Hannes Schramm!
33.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Eustace plays the ball forward to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.16
Tim Green makes a strong solo run forward. Tim Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
42.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Andy Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace threads the ball through to Martin Parker. Martin Parker edges inside the box! Martin Parker strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United get the second half underway!
47.48
Alun Plowright darts forward. Alun Plowright surges forward with the ball. Alun Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.02
Peter McManaman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter McManaman shoots from outside the area but Hannes Schramm is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
55.29
Stan Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Ince who brings the ball under control. Teddy Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
57.58
Andy Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Deane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Deane whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
61.55
Gavin Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, David Adams. David Adams plays a one-two with Gianfranco Zanetti and advances towards the goal... David Adams shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
65.59
Francis Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace plays a scrappy one-two with Pascal Scheffler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Robert Eustace takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.08
With vision, Tim Green laces a through ball forward to Stan Wiltord. Stan Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. David Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Adams shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.37
Andy Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Robert Eustace holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Scheffler collects the pass. Pascal Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace makes a convincing header. Solid save from Hannes Schramm. What a great pair of hands!
75.11
Andy Ehiogu powers a long ball forward. Peter McManaman shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
78.23
Alun Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Ince. Teddy Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gianfranco Zanetti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Steven Power is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.05
Andy Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.22
Tim Green flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Zanetti who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Zanetti shoots from 20 yards but Ralph Britton is on top of it.
87.17
Alun Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Stan Wiltord who gracefully takes it down. Stan Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Zanetti who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Zanetti shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

West Ham United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
25.3%
40.5%
34.2%

Scorers
Tommy Deane 2
Pascal Scheffler 26
Martin Parker 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter McManaman of Blackburn Rovers

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

1.Hannes Schramm (GK)
7
2.Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3.Florian Gimpl (DEF)
6
4.Tim Green (DEF)
7
5.Alun Plowright (DEF)
7
6.Stan Wiltord (MID)
6
7.Gavin Gemmell (MID)
6
8.Teddy Ince (MID)
6
9.Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT)
6
10.Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
6
11.David Adams (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruud Sluiter (DEF)
0
13.Harvey Dean (MID)
0
14.Jody Mcgreal (ATT)
0