Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Burnley | Burnley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Isaiah Morris | I. Morris |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Isaiah Hamilton | I. Hamilton | |||||||||
| Jonathan Makin | J. Makin | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 62 |  | Marcel Linke | M. Linke | ||||||||
| Joe Hurst | J. Hurst | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 |  | Eugenio Ferrer | E. Ferrer | |||||||||
| Craig Luzhny | C. Luzhny | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | George Simonsen | G. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Marvin Bailey | M. Bailey | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Glynn Hurst | G. Hurst | |||||||||
| Norman Smithe | N. Smithe | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Gavin Shilton | G. Shilton | |||||||||
| Max Mann | M. Mann | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 |  | Seyni Odet | S. Odet | |||||||||
| Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | | 58 | M | | 8 | | A | 66 | | Martin Marsden | M. Marsden | |||||||||
| Luke Beresford | L. Beresford | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Daniele Clarke | D. Clarke | |||||||||
| Colin Hall | C. Hall | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 |  | Dominic McNeill | D. McNeill | |||||||||
| Anthony King | A. King | | 53 | A | | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Neil Mendonca | N. Mendonca | ||||||||
| Simon Bowyer | S. Bowyer | | 55 | G | | 12 | | M | 52 | | Anthony Carter | A. Carter | |||||||||
| Shaun Clarke | S. Clarke | | 54 | M | | 13 | | M | 51 | | Syd Royce | S. Royce | |||||||||
| Stan Young | S. Young | | 53 | M | | 14 | | D | 50 |  | Glenn Bisseling | G. Bisseling | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Burnley in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
2.51
0-0Eugenio Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton sees space and advances. Gavin Shilton plays a one-two with Martin Marsden and rushes in on goal... Gavin Shilton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Burnley are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.03
0-0Anthony Heskey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
14.03
Max Mann passes the ball forward to Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.24
Craig Luzhny threads the ball through to Norman Smithe. Norman Smithe knocks the ball forward to Luke Beresford. Luke Beresford runs straight at the defence! Luke Beresford cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.48
0-0Norman Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hall who takes it down. Colin Hall makes a probing pass to Luke Beresford but he's offside!
24.02
Seyni Odet takes it forward alone. Seyni Odet rushes past Marvin Bailey! Seyni Odet rockets a shot on goal but Isaiah Morris is on top of it.
28.32
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.47
0-0Gavin Shilton flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Clarke who takes it down. Daniele Clarke makes a defence splitting pass to Martin Marsden. Some silky footwork from Martin Marsden provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Joe Hurst blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
33.44
Glynn Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Shilton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.29
Norman Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Anthony King collects the pass. Anthony King shoots from distance but it flies wide!
39.54
Max Mann takes a quick throw-in. Norman Smithe makes a simple pass to Colin Hall. Colin Hall puts a great ball through. Anthony King runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.28
George Simonsen makes a probing pass to Seyni Odet. Seyni Odet flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
44.28
Gavin Shilton kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off the second half!
47.09
0-0Norman Smithe barges into Seyni Odet. The referee calls over Norman Smithe and shows him a yellow card! Seyni Odet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.01
Seyni Odet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden plays a quick one-two with Dominic McNeill and rushes in on goal... Martin Marsden makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.12
Seyni Odet takes it forward alone. Seyni Odet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mendonca but he's offside!
54.38
0-0Neil Mendonca catches Joe Hurst on the ankles. The referee brings Neil Mendonca to one side and gives him a warning! Joe Hurst stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.54
Craig Luzhny comes in with a late challenge on Dominic McNeill. The referee calls over Craig Luzhny and warns him to calm down! Dominic McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.18
Joe Hurst makes a simple pass to Anthony Heskey. Anthony Heskey sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hall. Colin Hall knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.14
Dominic McNeill barges into Craig Luzhny. The referee brings Dominic McNeill to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Luzhny stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.54
0-0Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Simon Bowyer replacing Marvin Bailey, Shaun Clarke replacing Anthony Heskey and Stan Young replacing Anthony King .
63.01
Gavin Shilton makes a simple pass to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
65.00
Stan Young hacks George Simonsen from behind! The referee brings Stan Young to one side and gives him a warning! George Simonsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.00
Eugenio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton knocks the ball forward to Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.09
Shaun Clarke makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Clarke plays a one-two with Luke Beresford and rushes in on goal... Shaun Clarke takes a shot at goal but Isaiah Hamilton is on top of it.
72.28
Max Mann sees space and advances. Max Mann whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hall. Colin Hall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.42
Shaun Clarke catches Seyni Odet on the ankles. Shaun Clarke is shown the yellow card! Seyni Odet runs off the knock.
77.25
0-0George Simonsen makes a simple pass to Seyni Odet. Seyni Odet threads the ball through to Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden plays the ball forward to Daniele Clarke who has made a great run into the box. Simon Bowyer catches Daniele Clarke on the ankles. Daniele Clarke appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
78.40
Marcel Linke flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Shilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Shilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Isaiah Morris punches it away to safety.
81.18
Seyni Odet takes a quick throw-in. Gavin Shilton makes a simple pass to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Isaiah Morris.
83.45
Joe Hurst pushes mid-way up the pitch. Joe Hurst threads the ball through to Stan Young. Stan Young advances inside the box! Stan Young tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.37
Shaun Clarke sees space and advances. Shaun Clarke plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Hall and stumbles forward towards the goal... Shaun Clarke tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Isaiah Hamilton manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
28.6%
41.7%
29.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Shilton of Burnley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Morris (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jonathan Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Hurst (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Craig Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Smithe (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Max Mann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Heskey (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Luke Beresford (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Hall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony King (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Bowyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Shaun Clarke (MID) | | 7 |
| 14. | Stan Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Hamilton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcel Linke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Glynn Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Shilton (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Seyni Odet (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Martin Marsden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniele Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Mendonca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Carter (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Syd Royce (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Glenn Bisseling (DEF) | 0 | |