Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 18,618 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Howey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Howey.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Pedro Hierro threads a neat ball through to Roberto Jesus. Roberto Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Lucas Ybarra who brings the ball under control. Lucas Ybarra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Harry Emerton gets down and covers it.
9.09
0-1Altti Gadd sees Jacob James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob James whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Daniel Grantt scores for West Ham United!!
15.48
Roberto Jesus makes a probing pass to Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.01
Nelson Severs advances with the ball. Nelson Severs threads a neat ball through to Jacob James. Jacob James controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Daniel Grantt through on goal. Daniel Grantt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ricardo Colon is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.54
Altti Gadd threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.13
0-2Don Morrison surges forward with the ball. Don Morrison makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Verges runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.38
0-2Verges Ouattara flicks a high pass forward. Don Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Don Morrison plays the ball forward to Jacob James. Jacob James lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Grantt. Romero P. Molina hacks Daniel Grantt from behind! Daniel Grantt appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.03
0-2With vision, Nunzio Scarpa laces a through ball forward to Marek Bak. Marek Bak knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra knocks in a cross ball towards Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
39.55
Pedro Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Marek Bak. Marek Bak advances with the ball. Marek Bak runs straight at the defence! Marek Bak looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
44.13
Roberto Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Jurgen Redeker who takes it down. Jurgen Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra directs the ball goalwards with his head. Harry Emerton manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
47.15
Romero P. Molina threads the ball through to Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Malte Hanke who brings the ball under control. Malte Hanke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
49.34
0-2Romero P. Molina clumsily knocks into Jacob James. The referee calls over Romero P. Molina and warns him to calm down! Jacob James stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.14
0-2Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Derrick Mapp replacing Jurgen Redeker .
61.18
Taras Kasyanov decides to run forward with the ball. Taras Kasyanov whips in a cross ball towards Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke heads the ball goalwards. Harry Emerton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.58
Nunzio Scarpa takes it forward alone. Nunzio Scarpa chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.58
Don Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob James. Jacob James lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Döring. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Döring connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
75.35
0-2Romero P. Molina hacks Thomas Döring from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Döring stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.01
Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Moffat replacing Julian Menendez .West Ham United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
78.08
Romero P. Molina breaks forward. Romero P. Molina sees a break and surges forward. Romero P. Molina whips in a cross ball towards Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke powers a header at goal. Malte Hanke scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
81.22
Taras Kasyanov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.58
1-2Taras Kasyanov threads a neat ball through to Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Malte Hanke 78 | Daniel Grantt 9, 16 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Grantt of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ricardo Colon (GK)
6
2. Romero P. Molina (DEF)
7
3. Nunzio Scarpa (DEF)
7
4. Pedro Hierro (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Jesus (MID)
6
6. Taras Kasyanov (MID)
7
7. Marek Bak (MID)
7
8. Julian Menendez (MID)
6
9. Malte Hanke (ATT)
8
10. Jurgen Redeker (ATT)
6
11. Lucas Ybarra (ATT)
6
12. Darren Woodgate (DEF)
0
13. Jacob Moffat (MID)
6
14. Derrick Mapp (ATT)
6
1. Harry Emerton (GK)
7
2. Runar Iversen (DEF)
6
3. Nelson Severs (DEF)
6
4. Liborio Aleman (DEF)
6
5. Verges Ouattara (DEF)
6
6. Altti Gadd (MID)
6
7. Don Morrison (MID)
7
8. Thomas Döring (ATT)
6
9. Eduardo Verges (ATT)
6
10. Jacob James (ATT)
8
11. Daniel Grantt (ATT)
10
12. Paolo Houwing (DEF)
0
13. Dennis Insley (MID)
0
14. Graham Barton (ATT)
0