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20/10/2057, AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium, Rushden, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round 1

Rushden Vs Blackburn

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: K Bate (GK) , E Nicolas (CB) , E Rees (CB) , D Pennie (RB) , M Ard (LB) , R Igun (CDM) , J Speirs (CDM) , G Meland (CAM) , B Stalker (CAM) , M Cavanaugh (ST) , C Dimitriou (ST) And the subs are: E Leamon (CB) , T McCown (CB) , I Page (CM) , D McWethy (CM) , M Hird (ST)

Blackburn play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: P McCleary (GK) , J Fannon (CB) , G McCoun (CB) , A McChesney (RB) , J Rattray (LB) , D Pevey (CM) , R Begg (CM) , P Maxwell (CAM) , C Matthew (RW) , D Meehan (LW) , M Scully (ST) And the subs are: G McCambridge (CB) , D Maffett (CB) , K McTyre (CM) , L Hendrickson (CM) , S MacKenna (ST)

Welcome to AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium in Rushden, England where AFC Rushden & Diamonds will face Blackburn Rovers.  This is round 1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 25812.

1' - Rushden kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Eupeithes Nicolas finds James Speirs with a short pass.  James Speirs passes to Gareth Meland.  Peter Maxwell successfully tackles Gareth Meland and takes possession.  Peter Maxwell plays the ball to Michael Scully.  Michael Scully looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

11' - Morgan Ard brings the ball forward, outpacing Peter Maxwell.  

16' - James Rattray dispossesses Morgan Ard and the ball goes loose.  Charles Dimitriou passes to James Speirs.  James Speirs slides the ball to Gareth Meland.  With a turn of pace, Gareth Meland beats Jay Fannon, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Rushden.  

17' - James Speirs steps up to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

18' - Ronald Begg successfully tackles Gareth Meland and takes the ball.  Ronald Begg speeds past Charles Dimitriou.  

28' - James Speirs chips a long ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland slides the ball to Michael Cavanaugh.  Michael Cavanaugh attempts to use his skills to beat Jay Fannon.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

29' - Michael Cavanaugh tries to beat Jay Fannon using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Michael Cavanaugh who takes the ball forward!  

31' - Michael Cavanaugh hits the ball from long range...but Paul McCleary deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Rushden.  Bradley Stalker places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, finding James Speirs.  James Speirs powers a header towards the top corner...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Paul McCleary!  The linesman signals its a corner for Rushden.  Bradley Stalker will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

32' - Rex Igun passes to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland sees Michael Cavanaugh making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Michael Cavanaugh is caught offside!  

41' - Ronald Begg successfully tackles Charles Dimitriou and gains possession for his team.  Ronald Begg brings the ball forward, outpacing Charles Dimitriou.  

44' - Ronald Begg plays a long pass to Gordon McCoun.  Gordon McCoun plays the ball to Connor Matthew.  Connor Matthew crosses the ball into the box, finding Michael Scully.  Michael Scully tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Kian Bate!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Amon McChesney passes to James Rattray.  James Rattray passes to Gordon McCoun.  Gordon McCoun finds James Rattray with a long pass.  James Rattray attempts to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

50' - Kian Bate sees Charles Dimitriou making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gordon McCoun is going to be taken off.  George McCambridge joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Eupeithes Nicolas finds Bradley Stalker with a short pass.  Bradley Stalker sees James Speirs making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and James Speirs is able to take the ball.  James Speirs attempts a shot...but Paul McCleary performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Scully is going to be taken off.  Lewis Hendrickson is going to be brought on.  

65' - Peter Maxwell slides the ball to Connor Matthew.  Connor Matthew curls in a cross, but opposing player Edwyn Rees takes possession.  

67' - Edwyn Rees plays a long pass to Eupeithes Nicolas.  Eupeithes Nicolas sees Bradley Stalker making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

70' - David Meehan finds George McCambridge with a long ball.  George McCambridge spots a run from Lewis Hendrickson.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Lewis Hendrickson is caught offside!  

74' - James Speirs finds Morgan Ard with a long pass.  George McCambridge tackles Morgan Ard and the ball goes loose.  Michael Cavanaugh sees a run from Gareth Meland.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Gareth Meland has strayed offside!  

77' - David Meehan hits the ball long to Daniel Pevey.  Daniel Pevey sees a run from Ronald Begg.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ronald Begg runs on to the ball.  Ronald Begg attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Kian Bate stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Morgan Ard is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charles Dimitriou is going to be taken off.  Mark Hird is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Edwyn Rees is going to be taken off.  Ewan Leamon is brought on from the bench.  

80' - George McCambridge sees Peter Maxwell making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Peter Maxwell runs on to the ball.  Peter Maxwell looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Peter Maxwell for Blackburn!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dominic Pennie is going to be taken off.  Tommy McCown is going to be brought on.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jay Fannon will come off.  Dave Maffett is going to be brought on.  

80' - Rushden kick the ball off for the restart.  

90' - Dave Maffett plays a long ball to Daniel Pevey.  Daniel Pevey sees Lewis Hendrickson making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Lewis Hendrickson takes the ball.  Lewis Hendrickson hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended AFC Rushden & Diamonds 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers.