Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Peterborough United | Peterborough United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alun Britton | A. Britton |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Nick Lawton | N. Lawton | |||||||||
| Jonathan Benali | J. Benali | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Daniele Froggatt | D. Froggatt | |||||||||
| Adolfo Izquierdo | A. Izquierdo |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Max Upson | M. Upson | |||||||||
| Anthony Fletcher | A. Fletcher | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Frank Upson | F. Upson | |||||||||
| Joe Power | J. Power | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Ben Rufus | B. Rufus | |||||||||
| Simon Riggott | S. Riggott | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Billy Newton | B. Newton | |||||||||
| Liam Fenton | L. Fenton | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Matthew Owen | M. Owen | |||||||||
| Alexander Ferdinand | A. Ferdinand | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 |  | Ferdinando Mero | F. Mero | |||||||||
| Del Deane | D. Deane | | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 46 | | Francis Tiler | F. Tiler | |||||||||
| Steve Barton | S. Barton | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Nicholas Summerbee | N. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Luke Shearer | L. Shearer | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Alberto Mcgreal | A. Mcgreal | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 4,438 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Peterborough United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.01
0-0Max Upson decides to run forward with the ball. Max Upson makes a simple pass to Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.54
0-0Ferdinando Mero makes a simple pass to Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee threads the ball through to Alberto Mcgreal but he's offside!
6.49
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
8.59
Ferdinando Mero passes the ball forward to Alberto Mcgreal. Alberto Mcgreal shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.36
Adolfo Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand takes it forward alone. Alexander Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.24
0-0Joe Power kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand takes it forward alone. Alexander Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Nick Lawton is on top of it.
14.30
Simon Riggott makes a probing pass to Steve Barton. Steve Barton whips in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.31
Max Upson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Newton. Billy Newton makes a probing pass to Alberto Mcgreal. Alberto Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.01
0-0Simon Riggott makes a probing pass to Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.15
Simon Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Deane. Del Deane whips in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
27.37
Adolfo Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand makes a simple pass to Del Deane. Del Deane shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
28.31
Adolfo Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
32.13
Ferdinando Mero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Britton who gathers it comfortably.
33.03
Liam Fenton advances with the ball. Liam Fenton kicks a strong pass forward to Del Deane but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.56
0-1Francis Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee goes all the way! Nicholas Summerbee shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.38
Jonathan Benali makes a simple pass to Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer makes a probing pass to Del Deane but he's offside!
45.00
Ferdinando Mero decides to run forward with the ball. Ferdinando Mero goes all the way! Ferdinando Mero shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
49.05
Alexander Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Del Deane. Del Deane lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nick Lawton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.19
Matthew Owen threads the ball through to Alberto Mcgreal. Alberto Mcgreal goes all the way! Alberto Mcgreal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
59.15
Alexander Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Lawton who gathers it comfortably.
63.15
Alexander Ferdinand threads the ball through to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Nick Lawton manages to gather it comfortably.
66.17
Matthew Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Britton who gathers it comfortably.
67.54
1-2Alberto Mcgreal hacks Adolfo Izquierdo from behind! Alberto Mcgreal is warned by the referee! Adolfo Izquierdo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.56
Liam Fenton flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton whips in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Luke Shearer scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
72.55
Simon Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Froggatt.
73.17
Matthew Owen decides to run forward with the ball. Matthew Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
78.13
Simon Riggott surges forward with the ball. Simon Riggott whips in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
84.48
Simon Riggott makes a probing pass to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.02
Joe Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
25.9%
46.9%
27.2%
Scorers