Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Hive Stadium where Barnet play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,703 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barnet are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Galli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barnet are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Galli.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers start the match!
2.31
0-0John Collymore comes in with a late challenge on Andy McGrory. The referee calls over John Collymore and warns him to calm down! Andy McGrory grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.26
0-0Kevin Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Bellamy.
12.20
Kevin Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.05
0-0Kevin Cleland threads the ball through to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Omer Bellamy's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.49
0-0Gary Bloomer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Omer Bellamy reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
24.07
0-0Alan Carter plays the ball forward to Gilles Higginbotham. Gilles Higginbotham shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.41
Steve Riza knocks the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Riggott who gathers it comfortably.
30.29
Kevin Cleland threads the ball through to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Riggott who gathers it comfortably.
32.18
Titus Vassell makes a strong solo run forward. Titus Vassell knocks the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Carter.
33.52
0-0Blackburn Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
38.42
0-0Alan Carter surges forward with the ball. Alan Carter shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Luís Salgado.
42.10
0-1John Collymore breaks forward. John Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Dave Murphy comfortably collects the pass. Dave Murphy skips past Omer Bellamy! Dave Murphy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Teddy Royce threads a neat ball through to Gilles Higginbotham. Gilles Higginbotham shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnet appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnet players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Barnet start the second half!
48.42
Pier G. Semioli flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Priestley who takes it down. Nicky Priestley shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
61.15
0-1John Collymore barges into Wes Barry. The referee calls over John Collymore and shows him a yellow card! Wes Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.10
0-1John Collymore catches Gilles Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee calls over John Collymore and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Gilles Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.10
Free kick to Barnet just outside the area...
67.37
Eddie Bloomer takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
69.50
0-1Alan Carter threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory threads the ball through to Wes Barry but he's offside!
73.49
Alan Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory threads the ball through into the box. Wes Barry tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
77.49
Steve Riza makes an attacking run forward. Steve Riza shoots from 20 yards. Bill Riggott gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
84.29
Omer Bellamy plays the ball forward to Teddy Royce. Teddy Royce flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Higginbotham who brings the ball under control. Gilles Higginbotham shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%
Scorers
| Dave Murphy 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dave Murphy of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bill Riggott (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Omer Bellamy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Chris Bloomer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alun Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tim Merson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teddy Royce (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alan Carter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eddie Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gilles Higginbotham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wes Barry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stanley Richards (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianluigi Orlandini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Williamson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luís Salgado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Collymore (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Jose Javier Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Titus Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Riza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pier G. Semioli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicky Priestley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Murphy (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Phil Mason (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clive Gardner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Butt (DEF) | 0 | |