Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Colchester United | Colchester United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Isaiah Morris | I. Morris |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 | | Carl Dichio | C. Dichio | |||||||||
| Jonathan Makin | J. Makin | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Kelvin Boertien | K. Boertien | |||||||||
| Joe Hurst | J. Hurst | | 55 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 57 | | Ian Thomson | I. Thomson | ||||||||
| Marvin Bailey | M. Bailey | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Ronnie Roberts | R. Roberts | |||||||||
| James Marr | J. Marr | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Luke Guppy | L. Guppy | |||||||||
| Norman Smithe | N. Smithe | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Steve Lawrence | S. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Max Mann | M. Mann | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Brian Stewart | B. Stewart | |||||||||
| Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Paul Huckerby | P. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Luke Beresford | L. Beresford | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Dion Thirlwell | D. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Colin Hall | C. Hall | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 |  | Julian Galadames | J. Galadames | |||||||||
| Anthony King | A. King | | 53 | A | | | 11 | | A | 57 |  | Edgar Quaresma | E. Quaresma | ||||||||
| Simon Bowyer | S. Bowyer | | 55 | G | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Nick Kahn | N. Kahn | |||||||||
| Shaun Clarke | S. Clarke | | 54 | M | | 13 | | G | 55 | | Wes Youds | W. Youds | |||||||||
| Stan Young | S. Young | | 53 | M | | 14 | | G | 52 | | Kemal Benali | K. Benali | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 7,737 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Colchester United get the match underway!
12.03
0-0James Marr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Heskey. Anthony Heskey threads a neat ball through to Anthony King. Anthony King threads the ball through to Colin Hall but he's offside!
15.14
0-0Norman Smithe knocks the ball forward to Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford shoots from distance but it is miles over!
18.20
0-0Marvin Bailey barges into Dion Thirlwell. The referee brings Marvin Bailey to one side and gives him a warning! Dion Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.36
Norman Smithe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Norman Smithe threads the ball through to Luke Beresford but he's offside!
24.47
Ronnie Roberts knocks the ball forward to Steve Lawrence. Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Lawrence plays the ball forward to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.44
0-0Steve Lawrence laces a through ball forward to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.54
Joe Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony King. Anthony King edges inside the box! Anthony King cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
28.42
Paul Huckerby threads the ball through to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Marr.
32.11
Joe Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Mann. Max Mann flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony King. Anthony King controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Colin Hall through on goal. Colin Hall cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
38.38
Marvin Bailey threads the ball through to Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Roberts.
39.06
Ian Thomson threads a neat ball through to Paul Huckerby. Paul Huckerby takes it forward alone. Paul Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.48
0-0Ronnie Roberts barges into Luke Beresford. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luke Beresford runs off the knock.
40.48
0-0Free kick to Blackburn Rovers just outside the area...
41.41
Anthony King takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
44.37
Brian Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Morris who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Max Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.27
Kelvin Boertien clumsily knocks into Colin Hall. Kelvin Boertien is shown the yellow card! Colin Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.44
Ronnie Roberts threads a neat ball through to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.07
Ronnie Roberts threads a neat ball through to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Julian Galadames controls it well on his chest. Julian Galadames shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.26
0-0Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Simon Bowyer replacing James Marr, Shaun Clarke replacing Anthony Heskey and Stan Young replacing Anthony King .
65.07
Max Mann flicks a high ball forward to Luke Beresford who takes it down. Luke Beresford makes a pass forward but Colin Hall makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
66.30
1-0Marvin Bailey brings the ball forward. Marvin Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Stan Young who takes it down. Stan Young rushes past Ian Thomson! Stan Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Carl Dichio had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
71.12
1-0Norman Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Young. Stan Young cuts inside the box! Stan Young rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Kelvin Boertien. Excellent block.
72.15
Steve Lawrence plays the ball forward to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
77.56
Colchester United have made a substitution with Kemal Benali replacing Luke Guppy .
78.63
Stan Young comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Roberts. Stan Young is warned by the referee! Ronnie Roberts runs off the knock.
79.04
1-0Blackburn Rovers are in full control of this game.
83.02
Max Mann hacks Steve Lawrence from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.16
1-0Norman Smithe clumsily knocks into Brian Stewart. The referee calls over Norman Smithe and shows him a yellow card! Brian Stewart grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.01
Simon Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe knocks the ball forward to Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
87.17
Without breaking stride, Marvin Bailey plays the ball forward to Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hall. Colin Hall beats his man to it with a header. Ian Thomson clears it off the line with his head!
89.43
1-0Ronnie Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Lawrence tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Isaiah Morris.
90.00
Ian Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Ian Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Dion Thirlwell controls it well on his chest. Dion Thirlwell plays a scrappy one-two with Edgar Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Dion Thirlwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
27.3%
42%
30.7%
Scorers
| Stan Young 66 | Dion Thirlwell 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stan Young of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Morris (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jonathan Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marvin Bailey (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | James Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Smithe (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Max Mann (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Anthony Heskey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Beresford (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Hall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony King (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Simon Bowyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Shaun Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stan Young (MID) |  | 9 |
| 1. | Carl Dichio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kelvin Boertien (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Ian Thomson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ronnie Roberts (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Luke Guppy (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Lawrence (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brian Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Huckerby (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Thirlwell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Julian Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edgar Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nick Kahn (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wes Youds (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kemal Benali (GK) | 6 | |