Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     ChelseaChelsea
Dimitri BocharovDimitri Bocharov Darryn Gent Darryn Gent
Ralph BrittonR. Britton76
G
1
G
70Genki NanamiG. Nanami
Trevor DraperT. Draper73
D
2
D
69Oleg HigginbothamO. Higginbotham
Andy EhioguA. Ehiogu70
D
3captain
D
76Mustapha JezierskiM. Jezierski
Steven PowerS. Power71
D
4
D
75Jonas WidmannJ. Widmann
Alistair MiddletonA. Middleton71
D
5
D
73Titus MarshallT. Marshall
Peter McManamanP. McManaman82
M
6
M
79Francis MossF. Moss
Francis MarsdenF. Marsden88
M
7
M
85Marvin GrantM. Grant
Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon77
M
8
A
72Michael MossM. Moss
Matthew GyanM. Gyan77
A
9
A
74Spencer CroftS. Croft
Pascal SchefflerP. Scheffler81
A
captain10
A
80Kevin PlattK. Platt
Martin ParkerM. Parker77
A
11
A
71Carlton BrandC. Brand
 
Robert EustaceR. Eustace83
M
12
A
71Alberto PostigaA. Postiga
Tommy DeaneT. Deane76
A
13
M
88Neil BanksN. Banks
Ian ChristieI. Christie72
D
14
D
76Hauke MüllerH. Müller

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
2.21
Marvin Grant threads a neat ball through to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt whips in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Ralph Britton is on top of it.
3.36
Jamie Salmon threads a neat ball through to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Genki Nanami!
4.20
Alistair Middleton makes a probing pass to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon plays a quick one-two with Peter McManaman and rushes in on goal... Jamie Salmon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Genki Nanami gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
8.50
Carlton Brand runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlton Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.04
Francis Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler edges inside the box! Pascal Scheffler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Jonas Widmann's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.07
Francis Marsden takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Trevor Draper provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.39
Andy Ehiogu sees space and advances. With vision, Andy Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.16
Marvin Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft puts a great ball through. Carlton Brand runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.54
Andy Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Genki Nanami with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
30.07
With great vision, Martin Parker plays the ball forward to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Genki Nanami!
34.39
Francis Marsden surges forward with the ball. Francis Marsden tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
36.19
Francis Moss makes a simple pass to Michael Moss. Michael Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.16
Kevin Platt comes in with a late challenge on Francis Marsden. Kevin Platt is given a warning by the referee! Francis Marsden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.16
Mustapha Jezierski brings the ball forward. Mustapha Jezierski knocks the ball forward to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Power.
45.00
Titus Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant threads a neat ball through to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Some silky footwork from Spencer Croft provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Alistair Middleton, going wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Marvin Grant kicks a low ball out wide. Kevin Platt tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
48.48
Peter McManaman passes the ball forward to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Genki Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
51.44
Titus Marshall hits a low pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss darts forward. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Ralph Britton manages to keep it out.
53.10
Jonas Widmann hacks Peter McManaman from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.49
Oleg Higginbotham threads the ball through to Francis Moss. Francis Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt connects with a diving header but Ralph Britton is on top of it.
57.33
Marvin Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.40
Andy Ehiogu surges forward with the ball. Andy Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.40
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Neil Banks replacing Marvin Grant and Alberto Postiga replacing Carlton Brand .
63.51
Oleg Higginbotham sees space and advances. Oleg Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Alberto Postiga. Alberto Postiga shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
65.22
Francis Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Widmann. Jonas Widmann darts forward. Jonas Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Postiga. Andy Ehiogu hacks Alberto Postiga from behind! Alberto Postiga appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
66.35
Neil Banks passes the ball forward to Michael Moss. Michael Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.25
Spencer Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss plays a one-two with Neil Banks and rushes in on goal... Michael Moss cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.39
Francis Marsden clumsily knocks into Mustapha Jezierski. The referee calls over Francis Marsden and warns him to calm down! Mustapha Jezierski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.21
Neil Banks barges into Jamie Salmon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.30
With great vision, Jonas Widmann plays the ball forward to Neil Banks. Neil Banks makes an attacking run forward. Neil Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Trevor Draper.
74.45
It's a corner kick which Francis Moss takes quickly, playing the ball short to Michael Moss. Michael Moss heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Francis Marsden reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.19
Neil Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss shoots from long range but Ralph Britton is on top of it.
77.10
Chelsea have made a substitution with Hauke Müller replacing Jonas Widmann .
78.15
Michael Moss flicks a high pass forward. Neil Banks controls it well on his chest. Neil Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
83.09
Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.23
Alistair Middleton sees a break and surges forward. Alistair Middleton brings the ball forward. Alistair Middleton shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Genki Nanami!
87.48
Oleg Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francis Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Postiga. Alberto Postiga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.02
Francis Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Marsden makes a probing pass to Martin Parker but he's offside!
90.00
Jamie Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Genki Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Chelsea
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
11
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
25.9%
44.7%
29.4%

Scorers
Pascal Scheffler 25
Peter McManaman 59
Kevin Platt 9
Michael Moss 67, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michael Moss of Chelsea

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

1.Genki Nanami (GK)
7
2.Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3.Mustapha Jezierski (DEF)
6
4.Jonas Widmann (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Titus Marshall (DEF)
6
6.Francis Moss (MID)
7
7.Marvin Grant (MID)
7
8.Michael Moss (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Spencer Croft (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Platt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Carlton Brand (ATT)
7
 
12.Alberto Postiga (ATT)
6
13.Neil Banks (MID)yellow card
7
14.Hauke Müller (DEF)
6