Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     FulhamFulham
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luís SalgadoL. Salgado60
G
1captain
G
49Alfred BurbageA. Burbage
Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong62
D
2
D
60Matthew GrayM. Gray
Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez58
D
captain3
D
57Albert PrietoA. Prieto
Titus VassellT. Vassell50
D
4
D
52Wayne DelaneyW. Delaney
Anthony ButtA. Butt49
D
5
M
62Richard JeffersR. Jeffers
Steve RizaS. Riza74
M
6
M
57Paolo WinterburnP. Winterburn
Pier G. SemioliP. Semioli70
M
7
M
55Max ShearerM. Shearer
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland62
M
8
M
51Carl FentonC. Fenton
Gary BloomerG. Bloomer49
M
9
A
58Corrado LeoneC. Leone
Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley71
A
10
A
55Colin McManamanC. McManaman
Dave MurphyD. Murphy64
A
11
A
46Adam FletcherA. Fletcher
 
Phil MasonP. Mason57
A
12
M
50Liam NevilleL. Neville
Clive GardnerC. Gardner51
A
13
M
47Peter CharltonP. Charlton
Dale AthertonD. Atherton49
G
14
D
47Malcolm RipleyM. Ripley

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Fulham. A crowd of 4,853 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Grondin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the match underway!
3.08
Pier G. Semioli makes a probing pass to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Delaney.
4.31
Gary Bloomer sees Nicky Priestley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Priestley kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Murphy but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.15
With great vision, Titus Vassell plays the ball forward to Pier G. Semioli. Pier G. Semioli passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Murphy but he's offside!
8.12
Dave Murphy clumsily knocks into Wayne Delaney. The referee brings Dave Murphy to one side and gives him a warning! Wayne Delaney runs off the knock.
15.54
Titus Vassell sees a break and surges forward. Titus Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley tries a spectacular long range effort. Alfred Burbage effortlessly gets down and covers it.
16.48
Albert Prieto makes a simple pass to Paolo Winterburn. Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Winterburn plays the ball forward to Colin McManaman. Colin McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
22.23
Pier G. Semioli knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alfred Burbage is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.18
Max Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Corrado Leone controls it well on his chest. Corrado Leone plays a perfect one-two with Adam Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Corrado Leone rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.08
Max Shearer receives the ball from a throw-in from Carl Fenton. Showing composure, Max Shearer plays the ball forward to Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher edges inside the box! Kevin Armstrong catches Adam Fletcher on the ankles. Adam Fletcher appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
42.20
Kevin Armstrong flicks a high pass forward to Pier G. Semioli who brings the ball under control. Pier G. Semioli flicks a high ball forward to Dave Murphy who takes it down. Dave Murphy shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
49.29
Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Priestley who brings the ball under control. Nicky Priestley shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.07
Gary Bloomer sees Nicky Priestley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.37
Pier G. Semioli advances with the ball. Pier G. Semioli plays a scrappy one-two with Nicky Priestley and advances towards the goal... Pier G. Semioli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.32
Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Clive Gardner replacing Kevin Cleland .
63.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.55
Titus Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Clive Gardner who brings the ball under control. Clive Gardner chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
77.59
Fulham have made a substitution with Malcolm Ripley replacing Max Shearer .
78.68
Wayne Delaney hacks Steve Riza from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Riza runs off the knock.
83.30
Paolo Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corrado Leone. Corrado Leone makes a probing pass to Adam Fletcher but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Fulham
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
19.7%
50%
30.3%

Scorers
Nicky Priestley 22
Pier G. Semioli 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pier G. Semioli of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Luís Salgado (GK)
6
2.Kevin Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Jose Javier Menendez (DEF)
6
4.Titus Vassell (DEF)
7
5.Anthony Butt (DEF)
6
6.Steve Riza (MID)
6
7.Pier G. Semioli (MID)goal scored
9
8.Kevin Cleland (MID)
6
9.Gary Bloomer (MID)
6
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)
6
 
12.Phil Mason (ATT)
0
13.Clive Gardner (ATT)
6
14.Dale Atherton (GK)
0

1.Alfred Burbage (GK)
6
2.Matthew Gray (DEF)
6
3.Albert Prieto (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Delaney (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Richard Jeffers (MID)
6
6.Paolo Winterburn (MID)
6
7.Max Shearer (MID)
6
8.Carl Fenton (MID)
6
9.Corrado Leone (ATT)
6
10.Colin McManaman (ATT)
6
11.Adam Fletcher (ATT)
6
 
12.Liam Neville (MID)
0
13.Peter Charlton (MID)
0
14.Malcolm Ripley (DEF)
6