Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Swansea CitySwansea City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luís SalgadoL. Salgado60
G
1
G
49Clive PottsC. Potts
Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong62
D
2
D
58Carlton HurstC. Hurst
John CollymoreJ. Collymore58
D
captain3
D
53Marcus BrownM. Brown
Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez58
D
4
D
53David GeisD. Geis
Titus VassellT. Vassell50
D
5
D
51Gionatha MacchiG. Macchi
Steve RizaS. Riza74
M
6
M
59Wayne TilerW. Tiler
Pier G. SemioliP. Semioli70
M
7
M
59Jermaine ClaphamJ. Clapham
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland62
M
8
M
57Nicholas ClemenceN. Clemence
Gary BloomerG. Bloomer49
M
9captain
A
64Duncan McManamanD. McManaman
Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley71
A
10
A
60James BridgeJ. Bridge
Dave MurphyD. Murphy64
A
11
A
59Mervin CrooksM. Crooks
 
Phil MasonP. Mason57
A
12
M
54Greg GreavesG. Greaves
Clive GardnerC. Gardner51
A
13
A
54Graham DavisG. Davis
Anthony ButtA. Butt49
D
14
A
53Alexander WilcoxA. Wilcox

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


0.00
Swansea City kick off the first half!
4.25
Titus Vassell pushes mid-way up the pitch. Titus Vassell passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley plays a one-two with Dave Murphy and rushes in on goal... Nicky Priestley tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicky Priestley!
9.22
Nicholas Clemence flicks a high pass forward to James Bridge who brings the ball under control. James Bridge kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Crooks but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.52
Nicholas Clemence clumsily knocks into Pier G. Semioli. Nicholas Clemence is given a warning by the referee! Pier G. Semioli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.10
Marcus Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Tiler. Wayne Tiler threads a neat ball through to Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.43
Jermaine Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Duncan McManaman controls it well on his chest. Duncan McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.58
Jermaine Clapham threads the ball through to Mervin Crooks. Mervin Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Menendez.
28.19
David Geis threads a neat ball through to Wayne Tiler. With some swift thinking, Wayne Tiler plays the ball forward to Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Duncan McManaman provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
30.26
Steve Riza flicks a high pass forward to Dave Murphy who brings the ball under control. Dave Murphy tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Clive Potts with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
33.45
Pier G. Semioli flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Priestley who takes it down. Nicky Priestley plays a quick one-two with Dave Murphy and rushes in on goal... Nicky Priestley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.43
Kevin Cleland surges forward with the ball. Kevin Cleland skips past Carlton Hurst! Kevin Cleland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Marcus Brown is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
47.14
David Geis barges into Nicky Priestley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicky Priestley stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.25
Wayne Tiler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wayne Tiler plays a scrappy one-two with James Bridge and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wayne Tiler rockets a shot on goal but somehow Luís Salgado manages to keep it out.
51.49
Carlton Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Clapham. With vision, Jermaine Clapham laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but James Bridge is offside!
54.08
Nicholas Clemence makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.41
Jose Javier Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland advances with the ball. Kevin Cleland shoots from 25 yards but Clive Potts is on top of it.
57.38
Gary Bloomer passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Geis.
60.31
Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Clive Gardner replacing Kevin Cleland .
61.35
Clive Gardner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.18
Nicholas Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Crooks. Mervin Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.45
Jose Javier Menendez catches James Bridge on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Bridge runs off the knock.
66.13
Wayne Tiler clumsily knocks into Gary Bloomer. Wayne Tiler is given a warning by the referee! Gary Bloomer stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.05
David Geis hacks Nicky Priestley from behind! David Geis is warned by the referee! Nicky Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.23
Pier G. Semioli threads a neat ball through to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy plays a one-two with Nicky Priestley and rushes in on goal... Dave Murphy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.17
With wonderful vision, Clive Gardner plays the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nicky Priestley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Clive Potts.
75.55
David Geis catches Pier G. Semioli on the ankles. David Geis is given another warning by the referee! Pier G. Semioli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.32
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Phil Mason replacing Nicky Priestley and Anthony Butt replacing John Collymore .
78.36
Steve Riza catches Nicholas Clemence on the ankles. The referee warns Steve Riza to calm down! Nicholas Clemence stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.04
Jermaine Clapham barges into Pier G. Semioli. The referee calls over Jermaine Clapham and warns him to calm down! Pier G. Semioli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.49
Titus Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Semioli. Pier G. Semioli kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Mason. Phil Mason advances inside the box! Phil Mason muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.53
Jose Javier Menendez hits a low pass to Steve Riza. Steve Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Mason. Phil Mason shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.35
With a delightful solo run, Gary Bloomer stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Bloomer shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
89.51
Wayne Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman puts a great ball through. Mervin Crooks runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Swansea City
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
6
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
25.5%
46.8%
27.7%

Scorers
Nicky Priestley 4, 33
Dave Murphy 30

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)
6
4.Jose Javier Menendez (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Titus Vassell (DEF)
7
6.Steve Riza (MID)
7
7.Pier G. Semioli (MID)
7
8.Kevin Cleland (MID)
7
9.Gary Bloomer (MID)
6
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Phil Mason (ATT)
6
13.Clive Gardner (ATT)
6
14.Anthony Butt (DEF)
6

1.Clive Potts (GK)
6
2.Carlton Hurst (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Brown (DEF)
6
4.David Geis (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Gionatha Macchi (DEF)
6
6.Wayne Tiler (MID)
6
7.Jermaine Clapham (MID)
6
8.Nicholas Clemence (MID)
6
9.Duncan McManaman (ATT)
6
10.James Bridge (ATT)
6
11.Mervin Crooks (ATT)
6
 
12.Greg Greaves (MID)
0
13.Graham Davis (ATT)
0
14.Alexander Wilcox (ATT)
0