Match Report
| Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Bellamy | S. Bellamy |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Kevin Moncur | K. Moncur | |||||||||
| Rio Newton | R. Newton | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Gareth Bailey | G. Bailey | |||||||||
| Jonathan Benali | J. Benali | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Adam Carrick | A. Carrick | |||||||||
| Eoin Green | E. Green | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Henry Britton | H. Britton | |||||||||
| Joe Power | J. Power | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | David Sharpe | D. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Eoin Philips | E. Philips | | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Arthur Oliver | A. Oliver | |||||||||
| Morris Smith | M. Smith | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Warren Barton | W. Barton | |||||||||
| Matthew Chadwick | M. Chadwick | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Thierry Dryden | T. Dryden | |||||||||
| Omer Bloomer | O. Bloomer | | 44 | M | | 9 | | M | 40 | | Ronnie Duberry | R. Duberry | |||||||||
| Luke Shearer | L. Shearer | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Gavin Pearson | G. Pearson | |||||||||
| Jamie Edghill | J. Edghill | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Ralph Heskey | R. Heskey | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ewood Park where Blackburn Rovers play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,335 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the match underway!
3.17
0-0Thierry Dryden takes it forward alone. Thierry Dryden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Benali.
4.50
0-1Gareth Bailey makes a simple pass to Thierry Dryden. Thierry Dryden surges forward with the ball. Thierry Dryden shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.15
0-1Rio Newton chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Bloomer. Omer Bloomer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer goes all the way! Luke Shearer takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Kevin Moncur!
14.51
0-1Omer Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill goes all the way! Jamie Edghill rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.54
Warren Barton sees space and advances. Warren Barton plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Pearson and rushes in on goal... Warren Barton shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.36
0-1Port Vale are easily keeping Blackburn Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
28.40
Thierry Dryden kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.13
David Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Duberry. Ronnie Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Bellamy who gathers it comfortably.
42.49
0-1Henry Britton hacks Luke Shearer from behind! Henry Britton is warned by the referee! Luke Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
57.32
Matthew Chadwick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Sharpe.
59.03
Ronnie Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
61.46
Arthur Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Heskey. Ralph Heskey shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
63.34
Thierry Dryden knocks the ball forward to Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.34
Morris Smith passes the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort. Kevin Moncur easily smothers it.
69.06
Henry Britton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Oliver. Arthur Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Pearson. Gavin Pearson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Green.
72.32
Matthew Chadwick clumsily knocks into Arthur Oliver. The referee calls over Matthew Chadwick and warns him to calm down! Arthur Oliver stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.17
Jonathan Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick sees space and advances. Matthew Chadwick finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
89.14
0-1Gavin Pearson comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Benali. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Benali grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Rio Newton passes the ball forward to Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Moncur who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
31.9%
50.7%
17.4%
Scorers