Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 8,227 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
6.12
0-0Niccolo Jess makes a simple pass to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza shoots from long range but it flies wide!
12.39
Noel Bramble passes the ball forward to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
15.04
0-0Noel Taylor sees a break and surges forward. Noel Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.14
0-1Niccolo Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Sturridge. Neil Sturridge sees space and advances. Neil Sturridge finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Liverpool start the second half!
47.44
0-1Dave Jacobs threads the ball through to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
48.32
Noel Bramble makes a probing pass to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza goes all the way! Ronnie Vernazza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Romero P. Garcia!
51.04
Noel Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza goes all the way! Ronnie Vernazza shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.48
Ben Lua-Lua hits it upfield. Ronnie Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Romero P. Garcia is on top of it.
55.06
Ben Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Noel Bramble. Noel Bramble knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.18
Noel Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Bailey.
67.55
0-2Gabriel Fuentes hacks Steve Mike from behind! The referee calls over Gabriel Fuentes and warns him to calm down! Steve Mike grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.52
Gabriel Fuentes brings the ball forward. Gabriel Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.03
Noel Bramble threads the ball through to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
26.2%
55.4%
18.5%
Scorers
| Neil Sturridge 39 Gabriel Fuentes 55, 78 |