Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Ian McnamaraIan Mcnamara Computer Player Computer Player
Luís SalgadoL. Salgado60
G
1
G
51Gary ButtG. Butt
Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong62
D
2
D
58Jason PallisterJ. Pallister
Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez58
D
3
D
54Richard MendoncaR. Mendonca
John CollymoreJ. Collymore58
D
4
D
51Gary LampardG. Lampard
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland62
M
5
M
59Kieron BenaliK. Benali
Gary BloomerG. Bloomer49
M
6captain
M
53Nico SchachtN. Schacht
Jan SchachtJ. Schacht48
M
7
M
48Steven MarrS. Marr
Aaron HaynesA. Haynes48
M
8
M
39Anthony ElliottA. Elliott
Steve RizaS. Riza75
M
captain9
A
55Graeme ProctorG. Proctor
Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley71
A
10
A
48Peter FormonP. Formon
Dave MurphyD. Murphy64
A
11
A
41Robbie LloydR. Lloyd
 
Anthony ButtA. Butt49
D
12
D
50Simone ConticchioS. Conticchio
Ian SummerbeeI. Summerbee44
M
13
G
49Brian BlackB. Black
Phil MasonP. Mason58
A
14
D
46Trevor McManamanT. McManaman

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,561 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Galli.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
6.02
Steven Marr catches Aaron Haynes on the ankles. The referee calls over Steven Marr and warns him to calm down! Aaron Haynes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.51
Anthony Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Elliott shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
15.25
With vision, Steven Marr laces a weighted ball forward to Robbie Lloyd. Robbie Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Peter Formon!
20.02
Gary Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicky Priestley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
22.17
John Collymore makes a probing pass to Jan Schacht. Jan Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Dave Murphy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Murphy shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
26.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.13
Gary Bloomer threads a neat ball through to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
33.16
Gary Lampard flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Benali who brings the ball under control. Kieron Benali flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Proctor who takes it down. Graeme Proctor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Armstrong.
36.22
Nicky Priestley hacks Gary Lampard from behind! The referee calls over Nicky Priestley and shows him a yellow card! Gary Lampard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.20
Kevin Armstrong makes a probing pass to Jan Schacht. Jan Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.20
Anthony Elliott knocks the ball forward to Robbie Lloyd. Robbie Lloyd finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Luís Salgado. What a save!
45.00
Jason Pallister flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Benali who brings the ball under control. Kieron Benali flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Proctor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Proctor tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graeme Proctor!
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
48.52
Anthony Elliott clumsily knocks into Gary Bloomer. Anthony Elliott is warned by the referee! Gary Bloomer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.14
Anthony Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor runs straight at the defence! Graeme Proctor shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
54.57
Jan Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Dave Murphy collects the pass. Dave Murphy shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
60.39
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Ian Summerbee replacing Jose Javier Menendez and Phil Mason replacing Steve Riza .
65.12
Aaron Haynes darts forward. Aaron Haynes shoots from long range. Gary Butt easily gets down and covers it.
72.21
Richard Mendonca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr threads a neat ball through to Peter Formon. Peter Formon makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor tries a spectacular strike. Luís Salgado gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
73.56
Jan Schacht makes a simple pass to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Priestley. With a superhuman jump, Nicky Priestley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.20
Aaron Haynes passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.57
Anthony Elliott threads a neat ball through to Robbie Lloyd. Robbie Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
83.47
Kevin Cleland takes it forward alone. Kevin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Lampard.
87.44
Nico Schacht passes the ball forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Lloyd. Robbie Lloyd jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Kieron Benali threads a neat ball through to Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Peter Formon scores for Wolverhampton Wanderers!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
29.2%
44.6%
26.2%

Scorers
Peter Formon 15, 80, 90
Graeme Proctor 45
Robbie Lloyd 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Formon of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Luís Salgado (GK)
6
2.Kevin Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Jose Javier Menendez (DEF)
6
4.John Collymore (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Cleland (MID)
6
6.Gary Bloomer (MID)
6
7.Jan Schacht (MID)
6
8.Aaron Haynes (MID)
6
9.Steve Riza (MID)
6
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Butt (DEF)
0
13.Ian Summerbee (MID)
6
14.Phil Mason (ATT)
6

1.Gary Butt (GK)
6
2.Jason Pallister (DEF)
6
3.Richard Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Gary Lampard (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Benali (MID)
6
6.Nico Schacht (MID)
6
7.Steven Marr (MID)
6
8.Anthony Elliott (MID)
6
9.Graeme Proctor (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Peter Formon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Robbie Lloyd (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Simone Conticchio (DEF)
0
13.Brian Black (GK)
0
14.Trevor McManaman (DEF)
0