Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nicky Guppy | N. Guppy |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Adrian Burgess | A. Burgess | |||||||||
| Carl Fowler | C. Fowler | | 46 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Eddie Hurst | E. Hurst | |||||||||
| Matt Gilchrist | M. Gilchrist | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Seth Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Alberto Keane | A. Keane | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Alan Owen | A. Owen | |||||||||
| Robert Thompson | R. Thompson | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Brian Grondin | B. Grondin | |||||||||
| Dion Davis | D. Davis | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Nwankwo Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
| John Taylor | J. Taylor | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Isaiah Salako | I. Salako | |||||||||
| Kieron Minto | K. Minto | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Marc Banks | M. Banks | |||||||||
| Nigel Fletcher | N. Fletcher | | 52 | A | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Noel Powell | N. Powell | |||||||||
| Ronnie Terry | R. Terry | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 |  | Jose Soto | J. Soto | |||||||||
| Nigel Fenton | N. Fenton | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Tony Palmer | T. Palmer | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Norwich City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Isaiah Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.11
0-1Brian Grondin kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Salako. Isaiah Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Soto. Jose Soto plays a perfect one-two with Tony Palmer and rushes in on goal... Jose Soto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Nicky Guppy has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.12
0-1Isaiah Salako makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Soto. Jose Soto whips in a cross ball towards Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Nicky Guppy manages to keep it out.
18.21
0-1Marc Banks brings the ball forward. Marc Banks kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Palmer but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.39
0-1Robert Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to John Taylor. John Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Grondin.
21.26
Marc Banks threads the ball through to Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicky Guppy manages to gather it comfortably.
28.39
Alberto Keane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Taylor. John Taylor passes the ball forward to Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher shoots from outside the area. Adrian Burgess easily smothers it.
30.19
John Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Terry. Ronnie Terry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.35
Isaiah Salako makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Soto. Jose Soto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.34
Marc Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Nicky Guppy!
39.52
Matt Gilchrist flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Minto. Kieron Minto knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.38
Seth Lightfoot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Salako. Isaiah Salako knocks the ball forward to Jose Soto. Jose Soto goes all the way! Jose Soto takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nicky Guppy.
45.00
John Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Fenton. Nigel Fenton shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Adrian Burgess.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
48.49
Seth Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Isaiah Salako. Isaiah Salako makes a probing pass to Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Soto. Jose Soto shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
49.19
Dion Davis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Terry. Ronnie Terry shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.24
Alberto Keane sees space and advances. Alberto Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Terry. Ronnie Terry finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Adrian Burgess manages to keep it out.
53.25
Marc Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Soto. Jose Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.47
Marc Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Soto. Jose Soto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.15
Marc Banks makes a simple pass to Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer shoots from long range but it flies wide!
71.54
Nwankwo Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Soto. Jose Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.03
Kieron Minto knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Terry. Ronnie Terry shoots from distance but it flies wide!
78.41
Seth Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Ball. Nwankwo Ball passes the ball forward to Jose Soto. Jose Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.6%
67.4%
Play Area
33.7%
45.3%
20.9%
Scorers