Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     DarlingtonDarlington
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Brooks Chris Brooks
Luís SalgadoL. Salgado60
G
1
G
50Brian WatsonB. Watson
Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong62
D
2
D
52Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo
John CollymoreJ. Collymore58
D
3
D
53Gennaro BressanG. Bressan
Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez58
D
4captain
D
50Arturo SerranoA. Serrano
Steve RizaS. Riza76
M
5
D
41Alistair HallA. Hall
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland62
M
6
D
39Michael GrayM. Gray
Gary BloomerG. Bloomer49
M
7
M
58Gary ClemenceG. Clemence
Aaron HaynesA. Haynes48
M
8
M
53Samuel FerreiraS. Ferreira
Jan SchachtJ. Schacht48
M
captain9
A
46Mario SchaapM. Schaap
Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley71
A
10
A
40Graham HamiltonG. Hamilton
Dave MurphyD. Murphy64
A
11
A
49Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira
 
Phil MasonP. Mason58
A
12
D
40Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho
Clive GardnerC. Gardner51
A
13
M
51Domenico LappaneseD. Lappanese
Matthew LawrenceM. Lawrence50
A
14
A
45Craig ScowcroftC. Scowcroft

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Darlington. A crowd of 4,010 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Hunt.


0.00
The first half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
4.24
Jan Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicky Priestley!
9.09
Alistair Hall passes the ball forward to Gary Clemence. Gary Clemence passes the ball forward to Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.10
Alistair Hall plays the ball forward to Samuel Ferreira. Samuel Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira plays a quick one-two with Mario Schaap and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Luis Oliveira provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.46
John Collymore knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Schacht. Jan Schacht sees a break and surges forward. Jan Schacht knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Palumbo.
18.51
John Collymore makes a probing pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland hits a low pass to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Brian Watson smothers it!
30.10
Steve Riza flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley collects the pass. Nicky Priestley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
33.59
Alistair Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Clemence. Gary Clemence threads the ball through to Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap knocks the ball forward to Graham Hamilton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.58
Aaron Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Dave Murphy controls it well on his chest. Dave Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nicky Priestley rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.02
Gary Bloomer receives the ball from a throw-in from Steve Riza. Gary Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Watson who gathers it comfortably.
44.22
Samuel Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Darlington kick off!
47.58
Jose Javier Menendez lofts the ball long. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.35
Jose Javier Menendez hacks Graham Hamilton from behind! The referee calls over Jose Javier Menendez and shows him a yellow card! Graham Hamilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.26
Aaron Haynes threads a neat ball through to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
54.55
Samuel Ferreira threads the ball through to Graham Hamilton. Graham Hamilton runs straight at the defence! Graham Hamilton shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.18
Kevin Cleland knocks the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
60.31
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Clive Gardner replacing John Collymore and Matthew Lawrence replacing Jan Schacht .
61.33
Samuel Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Hamilton. Seeing a gap ahead, Graham Hamilton plays the ball forward to Mario Schaap who has made a great run into the box. Mario Schaap takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.58
Gary Clemence surges forward with the ball. Gary Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Luís Salgado picks it out of the air!
66.58
Gary Clemence sees Mario Schaap in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Schaap shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
69.54
Clive Gardner flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland collects the pass. Kevin Cleland runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.41
Alistair Hall flicks a high pass forward to Gary Clemence who brings the ball under control. Gary Clemence sees Mario Schaap in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Schaap controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
78.17
Clive Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.52
Samuel Ferreira threads the ball through to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Alistair Hall flicks a high pass forward. Gary Clemence controls it well on his chest. Gary Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Hamilton. Graham Hamilton whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Darlington
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
27.8%
45.6%
26.6%

Scorers
Nicky Priestley 4
Dave Murphy 70
Mario Schaap 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Murphy 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
5
5.Steve Riza (MID)
6
6.Kevin Cleland (MID)
8
7.Gary Bloomer (MID)
6
8.Aaron Haynes (MID)
6
9.Jan Schacht (MID)
6
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Phil Mason (ATT)
0
13.Clive Gardner (ATT)
6
14.Matthew Lawrence (ATT)
6

1.Brian Watson (GK)
7
2.Vincenzo Palumbo (DEF)
6
3.Gennaro Bressan (DEF)
6
4.Arturo Serrano (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Hall (DEF)
7
6.Michael Gray (DEF)
6
7.Gary Clemence (MID)
8
8.Samuel Ferreira (MID)
7
9.Mario Schaap (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Graham Hamilton (ATT)
6
11.Luis Oliveira (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
0
13.Domenico Lappanese (MID)
0
14.Craig Scowcroft (ATT)
0