Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Chanda Kalata | Chanda Kalata | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alun Britton | A. Britton |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 |  | Luis Nazario Altafini | L. Altafini | |||||||||
| Jonathan Benali | J. Benali | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Malcolm Murphy | M. Murphy | |||||||||
| Adolfo Izquierdo | A. Izquierdo |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Trevor Godber | T. Godber | |||||||||
| Anthony Fletcher | A. Fletcher | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Nicola Ganz | N. Ganz | |||||||||
| Joe Power | J. Power | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 58 | | Nigel Boyd | N. Boyd | |||||||||
| Simon Riggott | S. Riggott | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Ian Lloyd | I. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Liam Fenton | L. Fenton | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 |  | Antonio Andrade | A. Andrade | |||||||||
| Alexander Ferdinand | A. Ferdinand | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Gavin Wise | G. Wise | |||||||||
| Del Deane | D. Deane | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Steve Oakley | S. Oakley | |||||||||
| Steve Barton | S. Barton | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Elena Marquez | E. Marquez | |||||||||
| Luke Shearer | L. Shearer | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Craig Bridge | C. Bridge | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Oxford United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Oxford United get the match underway!
4.39
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
8.40
0-0Simon Riggott hacks Gavin Wise from behind! Simon Riggott is warned by the referee! Gavin Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.37
0-0Nicola Ganz sees space and advances. Nicola Ganz kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
10.07
Trevor Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.27
Trevor Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Boyd. Nigel Boyd sees space and advances. Nigel Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
21.36
0-0Ian Lloyd threads the ball through to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.52
Ian Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Izquierdo.
26.35
1-0Adolfo Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Deane. Del Deane whips in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luke Shearer!
33.20
Trevor Godber threads the ball through to Nigel Boyd. Nigel Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge goes all the way! Craig Bridge shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.49
Nigel Boyd makes a simple pass to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Izquierdo.
40.07
1-0Alexander Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Ferdinand passes the ball forward but Steve Barton is offside!
44.01
Gavin Wise kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.16
Ian Lloyd threads the ball through to Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge goes all the way! Craig Bridge takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
49.12
Ian Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.06
Adolfo Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Steve Barton. Steve Barton finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
60.00
Gavin Wise threads the ball through to Steve Oakley. Steve Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
63.44
Gavin Wise knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alun Britton had no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
66.22
Gavin Wise threads the ball through to Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Britton who gathers it comfortably.
69.37
Elena Marquez hacks Anthony Fletcher from behind! Elena Marquez is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.29
Alexander Ferdinand catches Ian Lloyd on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexander Ferdinand and warns him to calm down! Ian Lloyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.33
Antonio Andrade threads the ball through to Craig Bridge. Craig Bridge shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
73.55
Nicola Ganz takes it forward alone. Nicola Ganz makes a beautiful solo run. Nicola Ganz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.35
Gavin Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Marquez. Elena Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Fletcher.
78.06
Alexander Ferdinand threads the ball through to Steve Barton. Steve Barton shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.01
Simon Riggott passes the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane plays a perfect one-two with Luke Shearer and rushes in on goal... Del Deane shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.00
Alexander Ferdinand hacks Ian Lloyd from behind! The referee calls over Alexander Ferdinand again and warns him to calm down! Ian Lloyd runs off the knock.
89.19
1-2Liam Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Del Deane. Del Deane goes all the way! Del Deane rockets a shot on goal but somehow Luis Nazario Altafini manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
29.4%
70.6%
Play Area
32.4%
45.6%
22.1%
Scorers