Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play RBC Roosendaal in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,869 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Leon van der Linden chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
3.41
0-0Francis Marsden threads a neat ball through to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Hamers.
4.42
Rafael Hamers sees space and advances. Rafael Hamers hits a low pass to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
8.55
Francis Marsden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane cuts inside the box! Tommy Deane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
10.29
0-0Robert Eustace sees Anton Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Busse shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.49
Hennie Zimmerman flicks a high pass forward. Leon van der Linden collects the pass. Leon van der Linden flicks a high pass forward to Rob Hermans who brings the ball under control. Rob Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim beats his man to it with a header but Ralph Britton is on top of it.
15.27
0-0Mitchell Ooijer hacks Robert Eustace from behind! The referee calls over Mitchell Ooijer and shows him a yellow card! Robert Eustace hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.02
Leon van der Linden makes an attacking run forward. Leon van der Linden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
27.45
1-0Anton Busse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden skips past Rafael Hamers! Francis Marsden comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.03
Trevor Draper sees Francis Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
38.43
Pierre G. Tarozzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Peters. Max Peters threads the ball through to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Giulliano Dos Santos!
39.48
Robert Eustace knocks the ball forward to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
40.09
Rafael Hamers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer lofts in a cross ball towards Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans makes a convincing header. Rob Hermans scores for RBC Roosendaal!!
44.15
Rafael Hamers hits a low pass to Anton Meidt. Anton Meidt hits a low pass to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Splinter. Stefan Splinter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
49.17
Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Robert Eustace controls it well on his chest. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.23
1-2Mitchell Ooijer makes a simple pass to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Splinter but the linesman indicates offside!
59.30
Anton Meidt threads a neat ball through to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans makes a probing pass to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim shoots from 25 yards but Ralph Britton is on top of it.
60.58
1-2Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Jamie Salmon replacing Pierre G. Tarozzi and Pierre-Yves Keita replacing Trevor Draper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.48
Anton Busse laces a weighted ball forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden makes a great pass forward. Tommy Deane runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.16
Pierre-Yves Keita runs forward with the ball. Pierre-Yves Keita deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Deane and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paulo Gomes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Paulo Gomes scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
69.49
2-2With great vision, Jamie Salmon plays the ball forward to Anton Busse. Anton Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Bram Van Wanrooy!
71.57
Jamie Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Max Peters controls it well on his chest. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.06
Stefan Splinter darts forward. Stefan Splinter tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.28
Jamie Salmon sees Francis Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Marsden shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Giulliano Dos Santos!
81.22
Leon van der Linden chips the ball to his team mate, Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans plays a scrappy one-two with Duarte Jardim and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Rob Hermans provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ralph Britton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.04
Sabri Pedron hacks Jamie Salmon from behind! Sabri Pedron is shown the yellow card! Jamie Salmon runs off the knock.
90.00
Steven Power flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Busse. Anton Busse shoots from long range. Giulliano Dos Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Francis Marsden 27 Paulo Gomes 65 | Rob Hermans 40, 81 Stefan Splinter 44 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ralph Britton (GK)
6
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)
6
4. Steven Power (DEF)
6
5. Pierre G. Tarozzi (DEF)
6
6. Anton Busse (MID)
7
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
9
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
6
9. Max Peters (ATT)
6
10. Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Gomes (ATT)
7
12. Jamie Salmon (MID)
6
13. Marcos Trevino (ATT)
0
14. Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
6
1. Giulliano Dos Santos (GK)
7
2. Rafael Hamers (DEF)
6
3. Hennie Zimmerman (DEF)
6
4. Bram Van Wanrooy (DEF)
6
5. Anton Meidt (MID)
6
6. Stefan Splinter (MID)
8
7. Leon van der Linden (MID)
7
8. Sabri Pedron (MID)
5
9. Mitchell Ooijer (ATT)
6
10. Rob Hermans (ATT)
9
11. Duarte Jardim (ATT)
7
12. Frits Zegers (ATT)
0
13. Delano de Graaf (ATT)
0
14. Bjšrn Lurling (DEF)
0