Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 7,320 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
2.24
0-0Arthur Cort threads the ball through to Ruel Milburn. Ruel Milburn makes a beautiful solo run. Ruel Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
4.26
Florian Meidt sees space and advances. Florian Meidt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.01
0-0Dave Jacobs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.41
0-1Phil Powell makes a simple pass to Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.35
Fredrik Peters makes a simple pass to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.26
Nicky Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.12
Ian Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Edghill. Alfred Edghill makes a probing pass to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Meidt.
39.11
Florian Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Leicester City kick off the second half!
47.23
Dave Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Sharpe.
49.40
Nicky Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
57.30
0-1Billy Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Bernard Giresse. Billy Pearce is given a warning by the referee! Bernard Giresse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.28
Nicky Hall barges into Fredrik Peters. Nicky Hall is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.06
0-1Noel Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Danny Oakes manages to gather it comfortably.
71.19
Steve Mike comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Salmon. Steve Mike is warned by the referee! Paolo Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.27
Nicky Hall makes a beautiful solo run. Nicky Hall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Pearce.
75.34
Mervin Sharpe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Meidt. Florian Meidt passes the ball forward to Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.26
Steve Mike catches Bernard Giresse on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Mike again and warns him to calm down! Bernard Giresse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.57
0-1Blackburn Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.21
Phil Powell brings the ball forward. Phil Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.50
Noel Taylor barges into Nicky Hall. Noel Taylor is warned by the referee! Nicky Hall runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
32.9%
50.7%
16.4%
Scorers