Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Oxford UnitedOxford United
Computer Player Computer Player Alex Smith Alex Smith
Luís SalgadoL. Salgado60
G
1
G
52Pedro Henrique BrancoP. Branco
Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong62
D
2
D
38Simon TerryS. Terry
John CollymoreJ. Collymore58
D
captain3captain
D
55Alejandro LeonA. Leon
Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez58
D
4
D
51Tommaso PeccarisiT. Peccarisi
Titus VassellT. Vassell50
D
5
M
39Marcel BirnbaumM. Birnbaum
Steve RizaS. Riza74
M
6
M
38Craig GlassC. Glass
Pier G. SemioliP. Semioli70
M
7
M
41Rio MatthewsR. Matthews
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland62
M
8
M
38Leon BirnbaumL. Birnbaum
Gary BloomerG. Bloomer49
M
9
A
46Antonio CaballeroA. Caballero
Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley71
A
10
A
52Adrian RedknappA. Redknapp
Dave MurphyD. Murphy64
A
11
A
42Pedro FonsecaP. Fonseca
 
Phil MasonP. Mason57
A
12
A
40Ashley CrooksA. Crooks
Clive GardnerC. Gardner51
A
13
M
34Nick OwenN. Owen
Anthony ButtA. Butt49
D
14
D
37Dave BaileyD. Bailey

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Oxford United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.


0.00
Oxford United kick off and get the match underway!
3.50
Alejandro Leon sees space and advances. Alejandro Leon makes a simple pass to Pedro Fonseca. Pedro Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
9.12
Pier G. Semioli flicks a high ball forward to Dave Murphy who takes it down. Dave Murphy advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dave Murphy provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
12.15
Titus Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Riza. Steve Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Terry.
15.51
Kevin Cleland plays the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.15
With imagination, Kevin Armstrong laces a through ball forward to Gary Bloomer. Gary Bloomer threads a neat ball through to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Blackburn Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.32
Kevin Cleland takes a long throw-in. Pier G. Semioli flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Priestley who takes it down. Nicky Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Pedro Henrique Branco!
36.27
Kevin Armstrong makes a probing pass to Gary Bloomer. Gary Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
38.22
John Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.52
Gary Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks the ball forward to Nicky Priestley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.34
Tommaso Peccarisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Matthews. With vision, Rio Matthews picks a pass forward to Pedro Fonseca. Pedro Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Oxford United!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.44
Tommaso Peccarisi sees a break and surges forward. Tommaso Peccarisi kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Fonseca. Pedro Fonseca skips past Jose Javier Menendez! Pedro Fonseca looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Kevin Armstrong steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
48.44
Rio Matthews surges forward with the ball. Rio Matthews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Redknapp but the linesman indicates offside!
51.02
John Collymore makes a simple pass to Steve Riza. Steve Riza knocks the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
54.33
Leon Birnbaum decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Birnbaum threads a neat, attacking ball through to Adrian Redknapp. Adrian Redknapp looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
57.21
Pier G. Semioli catches Rio Matthews on the ankles. Pier G. Semioli is warned by the referee! Rio Matthews stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.38
Jose Javier Menendez threads a neat ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland threads a neat ball through to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.38
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Crooks replacing Pedro Fonseca, Nick Owen replacing Leon Birnbaum and Dave Bailey replacing Simon Terry .
63.18
Adrian Redknapp comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Armstrong. The referee calls over Adrian Redknapp and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.50
John Collymore hacks Adrian Redknapp from behind! The referee calls over John Collymore and shows him a yellow card! Adrian Redknapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.06
Marcel Birnbaum changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Birnbaum shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
77.08
Kevin Cleland sees Nicky Priestley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Priestley shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
78.09
Marcel Birnbaum barges into Kevin Cleland. Marcel Birnbaum is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.35
With some swift thinking, Pier G. Semioli plays the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy connects with a diving header but is denied by Pedro Henrique Branco. Excellent save.
90.00
John Collymore threads a neat ball through to Pier G. Semioli. Pier G. Semioli flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Leon.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Oxford United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.8%
28.2%
Play Area
27.1%
42.4%
30.6%

Scorers
Nicky Priestley 59
Antonio Caballero 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Priestley of Blackburn Rovers

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

1.Pedro Henrique Branco (GK)
7
2.Simon Terry (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro Leon (DEF)
6
4.Tommaso Peccarisi (DEF)
7
5.Marcel Birnbaum (MID)
6
6.Craig Glass (MID)
6
7.Rio Matthews (MID)
6
8.Leon Birnbaum (MID)
6
9.Antonio Caballero (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Adrian Redknapp (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Pedro Fonseca (ATT)
7
 
12.Ashley Crooks (ATT)
6
13.Nick Owen (MID)
6
14.Dave Bailey (DEF)
6