Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Crystal Palace get the match underway!
3.52
0-0Robert Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Mann. Norman Mann whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.33
Stephen Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.37
0-0Jonathan Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer plays a perfect one-two with Steve Barton and rushes in on goal... Luke Shearer rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.55
0-0Adolfo Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Barton but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.48
0-0Crystal Palace are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Blackburn Rovers's defence.
18.11
Shaun Haynes surges forward with the ball. Shaun Haynes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.33
Mohamed Djoudi advances with the ball. Mohamed Djoudi makes a simple pass to Norman Mann. Norman Mann shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
24.24
Crystal Palace are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
26.13
1-0Marc Peckham passes the ball forward to Syd Terry. Syd Terry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Mann. Norman Mann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.17
Marc Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Watson. Robert Watson knocks the ball forward to Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jonathan Fenton manages to keep it out.
34.54
Stephen Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
40.14
Stephen Barrett makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Barrett shoots from distance. Jonathan Fenton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.31
Graham Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Terry. Syd Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay tries a spectacular long range effort but Jonathan Fenton is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
49.38
Robert Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.06
Morris Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton goes all the way! Steve Barton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.21
Paul Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.58
Morris Smith makes a beautiful solo run. Morris Smith tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
66.20
Garry Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Robert Watson. Robert Watson brings the ball forward. Robert Watson shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.31
Mohamed Djoudi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Watson. Robert Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.18
Stephen Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Mann. Norman Mann shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.37
Marc Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Watson. Robert Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jonathan Fenton easily smothers it.
78.47
Stephen Barrett threads the ball through to Norman Mann. Norman Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Mckay but the linesman indicates offside!
87.32
Matthew Chadwick knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. David Lua-Lua manages to gather it comfortably.
89.46
Jonathan Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick takes it forward alone. Matthew Chadwick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
25.9%
42%
32.1%
Scorers