Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alun Britton | A. Britton |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Stuart Insley | S. Insley | |||||||||
| Jonathan Benali | J. Benali | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Eddie Simonsen | E. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Adolfo Izquierdo | A. Izquierdo |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Liam Smithe | L. Smithe | |||||||||
| Anthony Fletcher | A. Fletcher | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Ian Lloyd | I. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Joe Power | J. Power | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 |  | Vincenzo Frieser | V. Frieser | |||||||||
| Simon Riggott | S. Riggott | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Ivan Galli | I. Galli | |||||||||
| Liam Fenton | L. Fenton | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Oleg Higginbotham | O. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Alexander Ferdinand | A. Ferdinand | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Paul Gray | P. Gray | |||||||||
| Del Deane | D. Deane | | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Warren Fox | W. Fox | |||||||||
| Steve Barton | S. Barton | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Gareth Carter | G. Carter | |||||||||
| Luke Shearer | L. Shearer | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 |  | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,784 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the match underway!
2.57
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
3.34
0-0Ivan Galli decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Galli whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alun Britton easily smothers it.
10.13
0-0Warren Fox makes a probing pass to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Cleland and rushes in on goal... Gareth Carter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
12.22
Anthony Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Liam Fenton. Liam Fenton makes a simple pass to Del Deane. Del Deane whips in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.11
Eddie Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alun Britton!
16.42
0-0Liam Smithe passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.11
0-1Ivan Galli makes a simple pass to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gareth Carter!
22.57
Simon Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Insley who gathers it comfortably.
24.36
Eddie Simonsen brings the ball forward. Eddie Simonsen passes the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.22
Simon Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Simonsen.
27.37
Adolfo Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Insley who gathers it comfortably.
33.28
Adolfo Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.16
Vincenzo Frieser flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.12
0-1Simon Riggott hacks Warren Fox from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Fox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.01
Luke Shearer comes in with a late challenge on Ian Lloyd. Luke Shearer is shown the yellow card! Ian Lloyd runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
48.17
Liam Fenton knocks the ball forward to Steve Barton. Steve Barton whips in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer flicks the ball with his head but somehow Stuart Insley manages to keep it out.
51.14
0-1Luke Shearer hacks Ian Lloyd from behind! The referee calls over Luke Shearer and warns him to calm down! Ian Lloyd carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.57
0-1Paul Gray hacks Simon Riggott from behind! The referee calls over Paul Gray and warns him to calm down! Simon Riggott runs off the knock.
57.05
Alexander Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton shoots from distance. It's there!! Stuart Insley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.58
Jonathan Benali makes a simple pass to Liam Fenton. Liam Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.26
Anthony Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Liam Fenton. Liam Fenton knocks the ball forward to Steve Barton. Steve Barton whips in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Stuart Insley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.10
Ian Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Galli. Ivan Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.41
Warren Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Britton who gathers it comfortably.
73.29
Joe Power brings the ball forward. Joe Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.48
Adolfo Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Fenton. Liam Fenton knocks the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Stuart Insley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.46
Eddie Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Galli. Ivan Galli brings the ball forward. Ivan Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.27
Simon Riggott takes it forward alone. Simon Riggott plays a perfect one-two with Luke Shearer and rushes in on goal... Simon Riggott takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
85.29
Liam Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
24.7%
45.7%
29.6%
Scorers
| Steve Barton 57, 75 Del Deane 61 Luke Shearer 63 | Gareth Carter 18 |