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
38Dave BaileyD. Bailey
John CollymoreJ. Collymore58
D
3captain
D
38Simon TerryS. Terry
Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez58
D
4
D
37Stephen CraddockS. Craddock
Steve RizaS. Riza76
M
5
M
29Gavin BattyG. Batty
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland62
M
6
M
36Nick OwenN. Owen
Gary BloomerG. Bloomer49
M
7
M
34Rio RizaR. Riza
Aaron HaynesA. Haynes48
M
8
M
38Leon BirnbaumL. Birnbaum
Jan SchachtJ. Schacht48
M
captain9
A
35Alberto ProctorA. Proctor
Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley71
A
10
A
35Malcolm ByrneM. Byrne
Dave MurphyD. Murphy65
A
11
A
36Manuel RibeiroM. Ribeiro
 
Phil MasonP. Mason58
A
12
A
54Adrian RedknappA. Redknapp
Clive GardnerC. Gardner51
A
13
M
38Craig GlassC. Glass
Matthew LawrenceM. Lawrence50
A
14
D
43Adilson MeeuwisA. Meeuwis

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 3,774 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Les Hamilton.


0.00
Oxford United kick off!
3.20
Aaron Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Dave Murphy collects the pass. Dave Murphy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pedro Henrique Branco is on top of it.
4.52
Jan Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.05
Kevin Armstrong surges forward with the ball. Kevin Armstrong sees space and advances. Kevin Armstrong controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.40
Jose Javier Menendez barges into Alberto Proctor. The referee brings Jose Javier Menendez to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Proctor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.09
Kevin Armstrong threads a neat ball through to Steve Riza. Steve Riza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.28
Gary Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.02
Simon Terry brings the ball forward. Simon Terry knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
27.03
Stephen Craddock barges into Dave Murphy. The referee warns Stephen Craddock to calm down! Dave Murphy stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.09
Nick Owen flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Byrne collects the pass. Malcolm Byrne puts a great ball through. Manuel Ribeiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.48
Kevin Cleland threads the ball through to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Craddock.
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
47.19
Kevin Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Dave Murphy who takes it down. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
53.54
Showing intelligent composure, Kevin Cleland laces a through ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley makes a probing pass to Dave Murphy but he's offside!
59.06
Jose Javier Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Haynes. Aaron Haynes hits a low pass to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.26
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Clive Gardner replacing John Collymore and Matthew Lawrence replacing Jan Schacht .Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Adrian Redknapp replacing Malcolm Byrne, Craig Glass replacing Nick Owen and Adilson Meeuwis replacing Dave Bailey .
67.43
Jose Javier Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland hits a low pass to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
69.15
Rio Riza advances with the ball. Rio Riza makes a simple pass, allowing Adrian Redknapp to run into the box. Adrian Redknapp looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
71.49
Aaron Haynes threads the ball through to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Henrique Branco.
72.57
Matthew Lawrence takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some awkward footwork from Aaron Haynes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.02
Adilson Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward. Craig Glass collects the pass. Craig Glass runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Ribeiro. With a superhuman jump, Manuel Ribeiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.14
Leon Birnbaum sees Manuel Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Redknapp. Some good footwork from Adrian Redknapp provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adrian Redknapp!
85.22
Gary Bloomer flicks a high pass forward to Dave Murphy who brings the ball under control. Dave Murphy shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Oxford United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
23.5%
48.5%
27.9%

Scorers
Adrian Redknapp 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Redknapp of Oxford United

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

1.Pedro Henrique Branco (GK)
7
2.Dave Bailey (DEF)
6
3.Simon Terry (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Craddock (DEF)
5
5.Gavin Batty (MID)
6
6.Nick Owen (MID)
6
7.Rio Riza (MID)
8
8.Leon Birnbaum (MID)
6
9.Alberto Proctor (ATT)
6
10.Malcolm Byrne (ATT)
6
11.Manuel Ribeiro (ATT)
8
 
12.Adrian Redknapp (ATT)goal scored
9
13.Craig Glass (MID)
7
14.Adilson Meeuwis (DEF)
6