Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
2.08
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.12
0-0Paul Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.07
0-1Robert Roberts advances with the ball. Robert Roberts plays a perfect one-two with Ralph Jobson and rushes in on goal... Robert Roberts shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Roberts!
9.46
0-1Eoin Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick makes a probing pass to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.56
Morris Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.50
Eoin Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick threads the ball through to Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.53
Ipswich Town are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Blackburn Rovers's defence.
36.37
Kevin Liddell knocks the ball forward to Neil Impey. Neil Impey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Impey!
40.37
Morris Smith knocks 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 which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
48.56
Matthew Chadwick makes a simple pass to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Mustoe.
53.31
1-2Arthur Harrison comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Izquierdo. Arthur Harrison is given a warning by the referee! Adolfo Izquierdo stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.31
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
60.07
Eoin Green makes a simple pass to Morris Smith. Morris Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Benjamin who gathers it comfortably.
63.26
Matthew Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton whips in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.28
Jermaine Mustoe flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Roberts. Robert Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Benali.
66.59
Jonathan Benali advances with the ball. Jonathan Benali makes a simple pass to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.14
Morris Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Lumsdon.
75.53
2-2Darius Maddison takes it forward alone. Darius Maddison chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Jonathan Fenton!
78.12
Adolfo Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.33
Robert Roberts takes it forward alone. Robert Roberts goes all the way! Robert Roberts takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.56
Adolfo Izquierdo sees space and advances. Adolfo Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Barton. Steve Barton lofts in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
85.49
2-2Paul Hendry barges into Kevin Liddell. The referee calls over Paul Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Liddell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.07
Eoin Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick decides to run forward with the ball. Matthew Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.4%
27.6%
Play Area
25%
47.4%
27.6%
Scorers
| Steve Barton 40, 67 | Robert Roberts 4 Neil Impey 36 |