Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 9,824 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Ralph Davies decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Davies shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Romero P. Garcia.
20.14
0-0Craig Dodd comes in with a late challenge on Gian Matteo Giacobbo. The referee calls over Craig Dodd and warns him to calm down! Gian Matteo Giacobbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.09
0-0Dave Jacobs threads the ball through to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Armstrong.
32.41
0-0Stuart Neville passes the ball forward to Norman King. Norman King finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
34.55
Steve Mike threads the ball through to Noel Taylor. Noel Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.07
Ralph Davies threads the ball through to Norman King. Norman King tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall get the second half underway!
49.51
Ralph Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Smith. Simon Smith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Romero P. Garcia easily picks it out of the air!
53.02
Fredrik Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Dave Andrews!
67.54
0-0Ralph Waters barges into Ralph Davies. The referee calls over Ralph Waters and shows him a yellow card! Ralph Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.14
Noel Taylor passes the ball forward to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.36
Noel Taylor passes the ball forward to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.18
0-0Steve Mike catches Simon Smith on the ankles. Steve Mike is given a warning by the referee! Simon Smith carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.00
Ruel Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Romero P. Garcia is on top of it.
84.20
Ian Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Taylor. Noel Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wes Goodwin.
90.00
Simon Armstrong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Mustoe. Ruel Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi whips in a cross ball towards Norman King. Norman King heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
29%
47.8%
23.2%