Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 8,730 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
3.52
0-0Norwich City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
10.54
0-1Daniel Vickers brings the ball forward. Daniel Vickers chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ashley Roberts!
16.53
Ian Prior knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Peters. Fredrik Peters makes a simple pass to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Noah Sammer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.24
1-1Dave Jacobs makes a probing pass to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.12
1-1Stephen Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Romero P. Garcia.
27.40
1-1Ledley Collymore comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Hibbs. The referee calls over Ledley Collymore and warns him to calm down! Ralph Hibbs stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.56
Dave Jacobs surges forward with the ball. Dave Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Wilcox.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
47.15
1-1Ashley Wallwork makes a simple pass to Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.47
Alexander Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.44
1-1Ashley Wallwork knocks the ball forward to Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri but the linesman indicates offside!
57.51
Steven Wilcox takes it forward alone. Steven Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts plays a perfect one-two with Ivan Pirri and rushes in on goal... Ashley Roberts rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.39
Ralph Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.18
Steve Mike makes a probing pass to Ralph Waters. Ralph Waters knocks the ball forward to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Noah Sammer manages to keep it out.
75.30
Ralph Waters takes it forward alone. Ralph Waters shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
78.27
Dave Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.51
Alexander Oliver makes a simple pass to Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Romero P. Garcia.
83.30
Stephen Matthews makes a probing pass to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.06
Norman Craddock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Jacobs. Dave Jacobs threads the ball through to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Summerbee.
85.35
Alexander Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.56
Blackburn Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Norwich City's defence.
90.00
Ashley Wallwork threads the ball through to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
23.2%
53.6%
23.2%
Scorers