Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Dimitri Bocharov | Dimitri Bocharov | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Maclean | K. Maclean |  | 68 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 72 |  | Nils Schrader | N. Schrader | |||||||
| Graeme Royce | G. Royce | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 |  | Pedro Camacho | P. Camacho | |||||||||
| Geoffroy Boudarene | G. Boudarene |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Phil Mason | P. Mason | |||||||||
| Kevin Salmon | K. Salmon | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Samir Ouindi | S. Ouindi | |||||||||
| Jamie Salmon | J. Salmon | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Linus Dittrich | L. Dittrich | |||||||||
| Peter McManaman | P. McManaman | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Steven Redknapp | S. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Teddy Bower | T. Bower | | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | David Jess | D. Jess | |||||||||
| Robert Eustace | R. Eustace | | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Elena Nunez | E. Nunez | |||||||||
| Eoin Myers | E. Myers | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Jakob Breyer | J. Breyer | |||||||||
| Pascal Scheffler | P. Scheffler | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Gavin Henry | G. Henry | |||||||||
| Neil Lee | N. Lee | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Khaliloul Guinia | K. Guinia | |||||||||
| Rio Atherton | R. Atherton | | 54 | A | | 12 | | G | 63 | | Moritz Krüger | M. Krüger | |||||||||
| Stuart Gascoigne | S. Gascoigne | | 66 | M | | 13 | | A | 58 | | Antonio Cortes | A. Cortes | |||||||||
| Mark Adams | M. Adams | | 58 | D | | 14 | | M | 55 |  | Daniel Antunes | D. Antunes | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 17,647 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in great condition.
Blackburn Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
2.56
1-0Graeme Royce flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Myers. Eoin Myers plays a quick one-two with Pascal Scheffler and rushes in on goal... Eoin Myers shoots from just inside the box. Nils Schrader is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.38
1-0Geoffroy Boudarene threads a neat ball through to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jamie Salmon finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Nils Schrader manages to keep it out.
12.43
1-0David Jess runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Jess rushes past Kevin Salmon! Kevin Salmon comes in with a late challenge on David Jess. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
14.54
1-0Robert Eustace knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Camacho.
18.06
1-0Graeme Royce barges into Khaliloul Guinia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Khaliloul Guinia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.10
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.48
Kevin Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Bower who brings the ball under control. Teddy Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Myers. Eoin Myers whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon heads the ball goalwards. Nils Schrader effortlessly picks it out of the air!
22.53
1-0Peter McManaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffroy Boudarene. Geoffroy Boudarene makes a beautiful solo run. Geoffroy Boudarene shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
24.38
Samir Ouindi makes a beautiful solo run. Samir Ouindi makes a beautiful solo run. Samir Ouindi makes a simple pass, allowing Gavin Henry to run into the box. Gavin Henry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Kevin Maclean had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
27.02
Teddy Bower makes a high pass forward. Peter McManaman shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Camacho.
28.21
Teddy Bower threads the ball through to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Bower. Teddy Bower is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.16
Peter McManaman advances with the ball. Peter McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Nils Schrader had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
38.01
Elena Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Steven Redknapp collects the pass. Steven Redknapp shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Kevin Maclean manages to gather it easily.
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.38
Gavin Henry flicks the ball to his team mate, Khaliloul Guinia. Khaliloul Guinia shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
51.13
Phil Mason threads a neat ball through to Elena Nunez. Elena Nunez sees Khaliloul Guinia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Khaliloul Guinia whips in a cross ball towards Steven Redknapp. Steven Redknapp knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield United!
54.11
Pedro Camacho threads a neat ball through to David Jess. David Jess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Khaliloul Guinia. Khaliloul Guinia whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Henry. Gavin Henry makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.37
3-3Graeme Royce comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Henry. The referee warns Graeme Royce to calm down! Gavin Henry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.37
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.42
Peter McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Myers. Eoin Myers tries a spectacular long range effort. Nils Schrader gets down and covers it.
72.07
Geoffroy Boudarene runs straight at the opposition's defence. Geoffroy Boudarene edges inside the box! Geoffroy Boudarene tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
75.01
Pedro Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Redknapp. Steven Redknapp threads the ball through to Khaliloul Guinia. Khaliloul Guinia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Maclean who gathers it comfortably.
77.33
3-3Sheffield United have made 3 substitutions with Moritz Krüger replacing Linus Dittrich, Antonio Cortes replacing Elena Nunez and Daniel Antunes replacing Gavin Henry .
79.05
Teddy Bower sees Eoin Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nils Schrader.
81.40
Graeme Royce takes it forward alone. Graeme Royce surges forward with the ball. Graeme Royce lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Lee. Neil Lee powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.56
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.28
Teddy Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Geoffroy Boudarene makes a simple pass to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Neil Lee controls it well on his chest. Neil Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eoin Myers 3 Teddy Bower 28 Jamie Salmon 32 | Gavin Henry 24, 54 Steven Redknapp 51 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Henry of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Maclean (GK)
6
2. Graeme Royce (DEF)
6
3. Geoffroy Boudarene (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Salmon (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Salmon (MID)
8
6. Peter McManaman (MID)
7
7. Teddy Bower (MID)
9
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
6
9. Eoin Myers (ATT)
8
10. Pascal Scheffler (ATT)
7
11. Neil Lee (ATT)
6
12. Rio Atherton (ATT)
0
13. Stuart Gascoigne (MID)
0
14. Mark Adams (DEF)
0
1. Nils Schrader (GK)
7
2. Pedro Camacho (DEF)
6
3. Phil Mason (DEF)
6
4. Samir Ouindi (DEF)
7
5. Linus Dittrich (DEF)
6
6. Steven Redknapp (MID)
7
7. David Jess (MID)
7
8. Elena Nunez (MID)
6
9. Jakob Breyer (ATT)
6
10. Gavin Henry (ATT)
9
11. Khaliloul Guinia (ATT)
7
12. Moritz Krüger (GK)
6
13. Antonio Cortes (ATT)
6
14. Daniel Antunes (MID)
6