Match Report


Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luís SalgadoL. Salgado60
G
1
G
59Liam JacobsL. Jacobs
Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong62
D
2
D
56Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse
John CollymoreJ. Collymore58
D
3
D
53Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez58
D
4
D
49Oliver SeelerO. Seeler
Steve RizaS. Riza76
M
5
D
46Graham GowerG. Gower
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland62
M
6
M
55Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani
Gary BloomerG. Bloomer49
M
7
M
53Mike NichollsM. Nicholls
Aaron HaynesA. Haynes48
M
8
M
53Richard WatsonR. Watson
Jan SchachtJ. Schacht48
M
captain9
A
59Said DitewigS. Ditewig
Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley71
A
10captain
A
52Sebastian MöllerS. Möller
Dave MurphyD. Murphy65
A
11
A
51John CoppingJ. Copping
 
Phil MasonP. Mason58
A
12
A
50Liam MilburnL. Milburn
Clive GardnerC. Gardner51
A
13
G
49George WatersG. Waters
Matthew LawrenceM. Lawrence50
A
14
A
49Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,066 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.29
Aaron Haynes comes in with a late challenge on Stefano Marchegiani. Aaron Haynes is given a warning by the referee! Stefano Marchegiani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.01
Kevin Cleland runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
6.30
Kevin Cleland barges into Richard Watson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.57
Kevin Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Haynes. Aaron Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
9.03
Stefano Marchegiani makes a simple pass to John Copping. John Copping finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.06
Without breaking stride, Steve Riza plays the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
24.33
Stefano Marchegiani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Marchegiani lofts in a cross ball towards John Copping. John Copping makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.55
Aaron Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Lua-Lua.
36.26
Richard Watson passes the ball forward to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig plays a one-two with Sebastian Möller and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Said Ditewig provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.15
Richard Watson barges into Steve Riza. Richard Watson is shown the yellow card! Steve Riza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.48
Steve Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nicky Priestley is offside!
45.00
Kevin Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Mike Nicholls. The referee warns Kevin Cleland to calm down! Mike Nicholls runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Northampton Town kicking off!
47.39
Kevin Armstrong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland sees space and advances. Kevin Cleland shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Liam Jacobs!
51.58
Richard Watson threads a neat ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig plays a one-two with John Copping and rushes in on goal... Said Ditewig shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball ricochets off Jose Javier Menendez and flashes wide of the far post.
53.00
Stefano Marchegiani takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Jan Schacht gets to the ball and clears it up field.
60.07
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Clive Gardner replacing John Collymore and Matthew Lawrence replacing Jan Schacht .
61.11
Kevin Armstrong brings the ball forward. Kevin Armstrong passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
63.18
Stefano Marchegiani flicks a high pass forward. John Copping controls it well on his chest. John Copping flicks a high pass forward. Said Ditewig controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some awkward footwork from Said Ditewig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.01
Jose Javier Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Lawrence collects the pass. Matthew Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley controls it well on his chest. Nicky Priestley shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
71.48
Kevin Cleland catches Richard Watson in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Kevin Cleland to come over. It's a red card!! Richard Watson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.45
Graham Gower passes the ball forward to Richard Watson. Richard Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.36
Kevin Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Lawrence controls it well on his chest. Matthew Lawrence advances with the ball. Matthew Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.11
Mike Nicholls sees Sebastian Möller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Möller cuts inside the box! Sebastian Möller tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Richard Watson threads a neat ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but John Copping is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackburn Rovers

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

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
28.8%
46.6%
24.7%

Scorers
John Copping 24
Said Ditewig 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Said Ditewig of Northampton Town

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)yellow cardred card
3
7.Gary Bloomer (MID)
6
8.Aaron Haynes (MID)
6
9.Jan Schacht (MID)
6
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)
6
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)
6
 
12.Phil Mason (ATT)
0
13.Clive Gardner (ATT)
6
14.Matthew Lawrence (ATT)
6

1.Liam Jacobs (GK)
6
2.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
6
3.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
6
5.Graham Gower (DEF)
6
6.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)
8
7.Mike Nicholls (MID)
6
8.Richard Watson (MID)yellow card
6
9.Said Ditewig (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sebastian Möller (ATT)
7
11.John Copping (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Liam Milburn (ATT)
0
13.George Waters (GK)
0
14.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
0