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 Chesterfield. A crowd of 8,076 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Chesterfield are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Chesterfield are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chesterfield kick off!
8.32
0-1Dean May advances with the ball. Dean May passes the ball forward to Tony Youds. Tony Youds rockets a shot on goal. Romero P. Garcia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.10
0-1Dean May makes a probing pass to Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Pearce.
20.18
Ugo Unsworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Boertien. Mick Boertien decides to run forward with the ball. Mick Boertien goes all the way! Mick Boertien takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Romero P. Garcia had no chance!! Goal for Chesterfield!
27.12
0-2Norman Craddock kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Peters. Fredrik Peters knocks the ball forward to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.32
Norman Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Jacobs. Dave Jacobs makes a simple pass to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.35
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
47.43
Ross Shearer sees a break and surges forward. Ross Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Pearce.
49.49
Rio Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Youds. Tony Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
59.50
Noel Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Westwood.
63.54
Ian Prior knocks the ball forward to Ralph Waters. Ralph Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
69.24
Ralph Waters passes the ball forward to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.11
Norman Craddock makes a probing pass to Noel Taylor. Noel Taylor surges forward with the ball. Noel Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.21
Fredrik Peters threads the ball through to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Dodd.
81.39
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.31
1-2Dave Jacobs catches Ross Shearer on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ross Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.30
Norman Craddock brings the ball forward. Norman Craddock takes it forward alone. Norman Craddock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ugo Unsworth.
89.12
Blackburn Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chesterfield's defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.2%
32.8%
Play Area
29.9%
49.3%
20.9%
Scorers