Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,051 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Summerbee.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Summerbee.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
2.55
0-0Gregorio Prieto barges into Les Hunt. Gregorio Prieto is warned by the referee! Les Hunt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.46
0-0Taras Kasyanov passes the ball forward to Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.32
0-0Marek Bak hacks Hachemi Rahmani from behind! Marek Bak is shown the yellow card! Hachemi Rahmani runs off the knock.
10.26
0-0Claus Myssing makes a probing pass to Christian Lowry. Christian Lowry kicks a strong pass forward to Les Hunt. Les Hunt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.17
0-0Hachemi Rahmani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Hunt. Les Hunt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ricardo Colon reads it well. Nice keeping!
24.52
Hachemi Rahmani knocks the ball forward to Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas shoots from long range but it flies wide!
26.33
Taras Kasyanov flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Ybarra controls it well on his chest. Lucas Ybarra finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.59
Marek Bak makes a simple pass to Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
32.25
Sebastian Rosado flicks a high pass forward. Hachemi Rahmani controls it well on his chest. Hachemi Rahmani threads a neat ball through to Andri Már Einarsson. Andri Már Einarsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.06
0-1Sebastian Rosado flicks a high pass forward. Hachemi Rahmani comfortably collects the pass. Hachemi Rahmani plays the ball forward to Sjaak Maas. Sjaak Maas knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.23
Nunzio Scarpa takes a quick throw-in. Romero P. Molina flicks a high pass forward. Taras Kasyanov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Taras Kasyanov surges forward with the ball. Taras Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball towards Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Piotr Deyna didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
0-1Sebastian Rosado hacks Lucas Ybarra from behind! Sebastian Rosado is given a warning by the referee! Lucas Ybarra runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players seem much more motivated whilst the Chelsea players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
49.50
Romero P. Molina sees Taras Kasyanov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Taras Kasyanov chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Piotr Deyna effortlessly smothers it!
54.47
Nikolas Borchard barges into Jurgen Redeker. The referee brings Nikolas Borchard to one side and gives him a warning! Jurgen Redeker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.21
Romero P. Molina hacks Sjaak Maas from behind! The referee calls over Romero P. Molina and warns him to calm down! Sjaak Maas stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.21
0-1Free kick to Chelsea just outside the area...
56.47
Andri Már Einarsson steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
57.50
Hachemi Rahmani chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.08
Hachemi Rahmani makes a beautiful solo run. Hachemi Rahmani shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.23
0-1Roberto Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Jurgen Redeker who takes it down. Jurgen Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Sebastian Rosado is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
64.20
It's a corner kick which Marek Bak takes quickly, playing the ball short to Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra deftly flicks the ball on. Andri Már Einarsson chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
66.19
George Van De Wey kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Jesus. Roberto Jesus passes the ball forward to Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Piotr Deyna manages to keep it out.
67.15
Hachemi Rahmani flicks the ball to his team mate, Andri Már Einarsson. Andri Már Einarsson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.23
George Van De Wey makes a simple pass to Roberto Jesus. Roberto Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.07
Nunzio Scarpa flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Jesus. Roberto Jesus brings the ball forward. Roberto Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
75.24
Roberto Jesus brings the ball forward. Roberto Jesus shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Piotr Deyna!
77.13
0-1Chelsea have made 3 substitutions with Simon Impey replacing Claus Myssing, Stefan Friedmann replacing Hachemi Rahmani and Jaime Quaresma replacing Sjaak Maas .
78.20
Sebastian Rosado threads a neat ball through to Christian Lowry. Christian Lowry knocks the ball forward to Andri Már Einarsson. Andri Már Einarsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Prieto.
81.13
Sebastian Rosado surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Rosado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Ricardo Colon.
82.32
Christian Lowry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ricardo Colon drops low and scoops up the ball.
85.32
Nunzio Scarpa makes a probing pass to Marek Bak. Marek Bak sees Lucas Ybarra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lucas Ybarra knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
89.21
Nikolas Borchard flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Friedmann collects the pass. Stefan Friedmann chips the ball to his team mate, Les Hunt. Les Hunt shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Christian Lowry makes a simple pass to Paul Wallwork. Paul Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Andri Már Einarsson. Andri Már Einarsson powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ricardo Colon (GK)
7
2. George Van De Wey (DEF)
6
3. Romero P. Molina (DEF)
6
4. Nunzio Scarpa (DEF)
6
5. Gregorio Prieto (DEF)
5
6. Roberto Jesus (MID)
8
7. Marek Bak (MID)
6
8. Taras Kasyanov (MID)
7
9. Malte Hanke (ATT)
6
10. Jurgen Redeker (ATT)
6
11. Lucas Ybarra (ATT)
6
12. Darren Woodgate (DEF)
0
13. Jacob Moffat (MID)
0
14. Martin Mills (ATT)
0
1. Piotr Deyna (GK)
8
2. Nikolas Borchard (DEF)
6
3. Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Rosado (DEF)
8
5. Fernando Saez (DEF)
6
6. Christian Lowry (MID)
6
7. Hachemi Rahmani (MID)
8
8. Sjaak Maas (ATT)
7
9. Andri Már Einarsson (ATT)
6
10. Paul Wallwork (ATT)
8
11. Les Hunt (ATT)
6
12. Simon Impey (DEF)
6
13. Stefan Friedmann (MID)
6
14. Jaime Quaresma (ATT)
6