Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,883 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.02
0-0Brian Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Gordon. Alistair Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Charlton. Lee Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Romero P. Garcia.
10.39
0-0Ian Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Peters. Fredrik Peters advances with the ball. Fredrik Peters threads the ball through to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
15.24
0-0Michael Shearer makes a probing pass to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
18.44
Brian Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Pearce. Ian Pearce passes the ball forward to Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.45
Ian Prior knocks the ball forward to Noel Taylor. Noel Taylor makes a simple pass to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jon Mortensen manages to gather it comfortably.
24.44
0-0Ian Prior barges into Lee Charlton. Ian Prior is warned by the referee! Lee Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.10
Dave Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jon Mortensen!
30.16
0-0Ian Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Jacobs. Dave Jacobs sees space and advances. Dave Jacobs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Dodd but he's offside!
32.53
1-0Steve Mike hits it upfield. Craig Dodd goes all the way! Craig Dodd shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Jon Mortensen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.40
Craig Beresford passes the ball forward to Alistair Gordon. Alistair Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Prior.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.26
Alistair Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Charlton. Lee Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Salako. Aaron Salako directs the ball goalwards with his head. Aaron Salako scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
55.13
Fredrik Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Beresford.
57.47
Ian Prior flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Jacobs. Dave Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.50
Dave Jacobs threads the ball through to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.22
1-1West Bromwich Albion are easily keeping Blackburn Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.03
Noel Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Jon Mortensen had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
79.56
Noel Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.12
Billy Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Waters. Ralph Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.21
Billy Pearce decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Pearce passes the ball forward to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
28%
46.3%
25.6%
Scorers
| Craig Dodd 33 Ledley Collymore 61, 84 | Aaron Salako 48 |