Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 8,706 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Barnsley get the match underway!
6.55
Manfa Cissé surges forward with the ball. Manfa Cissé knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Cassetti. Christian Cassetti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.29
Liam Fenton knocks the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.28
Simon Riggott surges forward with the ball. Simon Riggott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.33
Clive Bolton threads the ball through to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer makes a simple pass to Martin Gerrard. Martin Gerrard shoots from 25 yards but somehow Chris Hall manages to keep it out.
20.57
Simon Riggott surges forward with the ball. Simon Riggott shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.18
Morris Smith knocks the ball forward to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.17
Anthony Fletcher clumsily knocks into Christian Cassetti. Anthony Fletcher is given a warning by the referee! Christian Cassetti stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.55
Eusebio Lambrughi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.37
Darren Shearer advances with the ball. Darren Shearer threads the ball through to Quim Ramos but he's offside!
33.59
Ugo Peckham knocks the ball forward to Christian Cassetti. Christian Cassetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Chris Hall is on top of it.
36.28
Simon Riggott knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.48
Jonathan Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Fenton. Liam Fenton makes a probing pass to Steve Barton. Steve Barton shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.16
Ugo Peckham passes the ball forward to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Benali.
44.34
Jonathan Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Fenton. Liam Fenton sees a break and surges forward. Liam Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane flicks the ball with his head. Joe Unsworth easily smothers it.
45.00
Liam Fenton threads the ball through to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson goes all the way! Jonathan Thompson shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
48.30
Morris Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manfa Cissé. Manfa Cissé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Martin Gerrard. Martin Gerrard directs the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Gerrard scores for Barnsley!!
51.17
Simon Riggott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton whips in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Del Deane!
61.55
Simon Riggott catches Darren Shearer on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Riggott and warns him to calm down! Darren Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.53
Alun Marshall knocks the ball forward to Ugo Peckham. Ugo Peckham makes a simple pass to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.03
Simon Riggott advances with the ball. Simon Riggott tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.32
Clive Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
72.19
Anthony Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Eusebio Lambrughi. Eusebio Lambrughi chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.03
Eusebio Lambrughi hacks Manfa Cissé from behind! The referee calls over Eusebio Lambrughi and shows him a yellow card! Manfa Cissé runs off the knock.
77.53
Liam Fenton threads the ball through to Steve Barton. Steve Barton plays a perfect one-two with Jonathan Thompson and rushes in on goal... Steve Barton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
78.37
Manfa Cissé makes a probing pass to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Cassetti. Christian Cassetti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Chris Hall manages to keep it out.
79.47
Joe Power flicks the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Lambrughi. Eusebio Lambrughi knocks the ball forward to Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Parker.
81.39
Manfa Cissé flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Cassetti. Christian Cassetti threads the ball through to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.43
Liam Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Del Deane. Del Deane shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
85.13
Anthony Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott 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. It's there!! Joe Unsworth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Thompson of Blackburn Rovers
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
23%
47.1%
29.9%