Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     WatfordWatford
Dimitri BocharovDimitri Bocharov James Maher James Maher
Ralph BrittonR. Britton76
G
1
G
67Ivan MoffatI. Moffat
Trevor DraperT. Draper73
D
2
D
58Lee PottsL. Potts
Andy EhioguA. Ehiogu70
D
3captain
D
68Eddie BowyerE. Bowyer
Alistair MiddletonA. Middleton71
D
4
D
70Anthony WardA. Ward
Ian ChristieI. Christie72
D
5
M
74Kemal DefoeK. Defoe
Peter McManamanP. McManaman82
M
6
M
74Mike RizaM. Riza
Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon77
M
7
M
73Paul WardP. Ward
Robert EustaceR. Eustace83
M
8
M
65Tomas TramezzaniT. Tramezzani
Matthew GyanM. Gyan77
A
9
A
69Wayne MossW. Moss
Pascal SchefflerP. Scheffler81
A
captain10
A
74Alexander DaviesA. Davies
Martin ParkerM. Parker77
A
11
A
68Kieron CutlerK. Cutler
 
Francis MarsdenF. Marsden88
M
12
D
57Damien FoxD. Fox
Tommy DeaneT. Deane76
A
13
M
57Seth MoffatS. Moffat
Steven PowerS. Power71
D
14
A
61Erwin ElzingaE. Elzinga

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Watford. A crowd of 18,556 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.


0.00
Watford get the match underway!
3.39
Alistair Middleton laces a through ball forward to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ivan Moffat manages to gather it.
4.01
Mike Riza makes a probing pass to Kieron Cutler. Kieron Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
8.36
Eddie Bowyer knocks the ball forward to Mike Riza. Mike Riza cuts inside the box! Mike Riza comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ian Christie.
9.50
Mike Riza threads a neat ball through to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Ian Christie barges into Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
10.18
Eddie Bowyer sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Bowyer rushes past Trevor Draper! Eddie Bowyer takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.52
Alistair Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Ehiogu. Andy Ehiogu makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Ivan Moffat.
20.20
Andy Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Salmon collects the pass. Jamie Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker tries a spectacular strike. Martin Parker scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
24.37
Anthony Ward breaks forward. Anthony Ward hits a low pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.04
Alistair Middleton threads a neat ball through to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robert Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ivan Moffat with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
30.21
Paul Ward barges into Jamie Salmon. The referee calls over Paul Ward and shows him a yellow card! Jamie Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.23
Matthew Gyan makes a probing pass to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler finds some space and shoots from distance. Ivan Moffat gets down and covers it.
34.34
Martin Parker flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Gyan collects the pass. Matthew Gyan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lee Potts.
38.03
Lee Potts runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lee Potts shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.46
Lee Potts darts forward. Lee Potts hits a low pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Trevor Draper.
40.04
Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Gyan controls it well on his chest. Matthew Gyan plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Parker and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Matthew Gyan provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Ivan Moffat.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Ian Christie plays the ball forward to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
48.13
Mike Riza flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Moss makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Ralph Britton effortlessly gets down and covers it.
49.16
Lee Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Tramezzani. Tomas Tramezzani flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Cutler who brings the ball under control. Kieron Cutler shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.10
Robert Eustace chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker edges inside the box! Martin Parker tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Moffat smothers it!
59.44
Anthony Ward makes a simple pass to Tomas Tramezzani. With great vision, Tomas Tramezzani plays the ball forward to Kieron Cutler. Kieron Cutler shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.23
Kemal Defoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Cutler. Kieron Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.21
Kemal Defoe plays the ball forward to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
73.56
Jamie Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Gyan but he's offside!
77.58
Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Tommy Deane replacing Pascal Scheffler .
78.63
Robert Eustace knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Ward.
79.38
Andy Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Middleton. Alistair Middleton threads a neat ball through to Martin Parker. Martin Parker tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.46
Mike Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
87.51
Lee Potts flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ward holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Ward threads the ball through to Tomas Tramezzani. Tomas Tramezzani skips past Andy Ehiogu! Tomas Tramezzani looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
89.06
Trevor Draper threads the ball through to Martin Parker. Martin Parker shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ivan Moffat manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Watford
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%

Scorers
Martin Parker 20, 26, 45
Alexander Davies 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Parker 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)
6
7.Jamie Salmon (MID)
7
8.Robert Eustace (MID)
7
9.Matthew Gyan (ATT)
6
10.Pascal Scheffler (ATT)
6
11.Martin Parker (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Francis Marsden (MID)
0
13.Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
14.Steven Power (DEF)
0

1.Ivan Moffat (GK)
7
2.Lee Potts (DEF)
7
3.Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Ward (DEF)
6
5.Kemal Defoe (MID)
6
6.Mike Riza (MID)
6
7.Paul Ward (MID)yellow card
5
8.Tomas Tramezzani (MID)
6
9.Wayne Moss (ATT)
6
10.Alexander Davies (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Kieron Cutler (ATT)
6
 
12.Damien Fox (DEF)
0
13.Seth Moffat (MID)
0
14.Erwin Elzinga (ATT)
0