Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Luton TownLuton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luís SalgadoL. Salgado60
G
1
G
54Teddy RedknappT. Redknapp
Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong62
D
2
D
68Craig ClarkeC. Clarke
John CollymoreJ. Collymore58
D
3
D
56Marcus MendezM. Mendez
Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez58
D
4
D
55Nigel DublinN. Dublin
Steve RizaS. Riza76
M
5
M
66Emile SimonsenE. Simonsen
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland62
M
6captain
M
61Stanley GrayS. Gray
Gary BloomerG. Bloomer49
M
7
M
53Kevin KooimanK. Kooiman
Aaron HaynesA. Haynes48
M
8
M
50Marcus StuartM. Stuart
Jan SchachtJ. Schacht48
M
captain9
A
56Linus HallerL. Haller
Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley71
A
10
A
55Anton WalterA. Walter
Dave MurphyD. Murphy65
A
11
A
54Rio CadamarteriR. Cadamarteri
 
Phil MasonP. Mason58
A
12
A
53David LinekerD. Lineker
Clive GardnerC. Gardner51
A
13
G
51Tiago LimaT. Lima
Matthew LawrenceM. Lawrence50
A
14
D
50Ian PearceI. Pearce

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,235 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Johnson.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers start the match!
2.12
Kevin Cleland makes a probing pass to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.22
Stanley Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Haller. Linus Haller shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Luís Salgado. Excellent save.
12.37
Kevin Armstrong clumsily knocks into Rio Cadamarteri. The referee warns Kevin Armstrong to calm down! Rio Cadamarteri runs off the knock.
14.34
Nigel Dublin pushes mid-way up the pitch. With vision, Nigel Dublin plays the ball forward to Anton Walter. Anton Walter lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
15.58
Jan Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.43
Marcus Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Stuart. Marcus Stuart sees Linus Haller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Haller shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.11
Stanley Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Haller. Linus Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
22.46
Stanley Gray flicks a high pass forward to Anton Walter who brings the ball under control. Anton Walter finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.24
Aaron Haynes comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Kooiman. The referee calls over Aaron Haynes and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Kooiman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.45
Gary Bloomer hacks Marcus Mendez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcus Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.48
Steve Riza sees Dave Murphy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Murphy puts a great ball through. Nicky Priestley runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
33.24
Stanley Gray sees Anton Walter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Walter shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
36.04
John Collymore hits a low pass to Jan Schacht. With great vision, Jan Schacht plays the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Redknapp effortlessly smothers it!
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. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Luton Town kick off!
47.10
Kevin Kooiman flicks a high ball forward to Anton Walter who takes it down. Anton Walter shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
51.30
With vision, Craig Clarke laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Kooiman. Kevin Kooiman takes it forward alone. Kevin Kooiman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Luís Salgado.
54.37
Kevin Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
55.27
Nigel Dublin clumsily knocks into Kevin Cleland. The referee warns Nigel Dublin to calm down! Kevin Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.42
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Clive Gardner replacing John Collymore and Matthew Lawrence replacing Jan Schacht .Luton Town have made a substitution with Tiago Lima replacing Emile Simonsen .
61.43
Kevin Armstrong makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Armstrong darts forward. Kevin Armstrong finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
65.30
Steve Riza clumsily knocks into Marcus Stuart. Steve Riza is warned by the referee! Marcus Stuart runs off the knock.
71.02
Nigel Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Kooiman. Kevin Kooiman flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cadamarteri controls it well on his chest. Rio Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Salgado who gathers it comfortably.
79.25
With vision, Stanley Gray plays the ball forward to Anton Walter. Anton Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.54
Kevin Cleland sees Nicky Priestley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Priestley shoots from outside the area but Teddy Redknapp is on top of it.
84.33
Aaron Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Teddy Redknapp.
85.42
Aaron Haynes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Kevin Kooiman reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
87.07
Aaron Haynes threads a neat ball through to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
Kevin Kooiman flicks a high ball forward to Linus Haller who takes it down. Linus Haller shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

Luton Town
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
24.4%
48.8%
26.8%

Scorers
Dave Murphy 2
Linus Haller 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Cleland of Blackburn Rovers

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

1.Teddy Redknapp (GK)
7
2.Craig Clarke (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Mendez (DEF)
6
4.Nigel Dublin (DEF)
6
5.Emile Simonsen (MID)
6
6.Stanley Gray (MID)
7
7.Kevin Kooiman (MID)
8
8.Marcus Stuart (MID)
6
9.Linus Haller (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Anton Walter (ATT)
6
11.Rio Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
 
12.David Lineker (ATT)
0
13.Tiago Lima (GK)
6
14.Ian Pearce (DEF)
0