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28/08/2029, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
EFL Cup, Round 2

Cardiff Vs Blackburn

Cardiff play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R McDonald (GK) , R McAffee (CB) , P Cassidy (CB) , N McQuerry (CB) , J McCourt (RB) , M Tighe (LB) , I Cook (CDM) , M Yates (CAM) , I Lane (RM) , C Pryce (LM) , T McClarnon (ST) And the subs are: J Fidler (CB) , S Allen (CB) , O Lever (CM) , H Huggett (CM) , A Meyrick (ST)

Blackburn play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: J Doig (GK) , S Caron (CB) , I Mamudu (CB) , R Hayden (RB) , T Higgins (LB) , A McQueen (CM) , M Ormonde (CM) , G Carnegie (CAM) , B Wiley (RW) , A Ralston (LW) , M Lyster (ST) And the subs are: M Payne (CB) , T Romans (CB) , G Morrison (CM) , S De Grado (CM) , M Buchannon (ST)

Welcome to Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales where Cardiff City will face Blackburn Rovers.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 25598.

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

4' - Ian Lane passes the ball to Malcolm Yates.  Malcolm Yates plays a short pass to Ian Lane.  Ian Lane spots a run from Tom McClarnon.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Tom McClarnon runs on to the ball.  Tom McClarnon hits a shot...and Tom McClarnon scores!  That's a fine goal from the Cardiff player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

4' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

7' - George Carnegie passes to Isaac Mamudu.  Isaac Mamudu passes to Sergeant Caron.  Sergeant Caron sees a run from Andy Ralston.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Andy Ralston has strayed offside!  

10' - Inigo Cook hits the ball long to Matt Tighe.  Matt Tighe passes the ball to Inigo Cook.  Inigo Cook runs with the ball, beating Isaac Mamudu.  

11' - Inigo Cook curves the ball into the box, but Isaac Mamudu intercepts the ball.  

12' - Isaac Mamudu sees a run from Andy Ralston.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Andy Ralston is able to control the ball.  Andy Ralston looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

18' - Rhys McDonald slides the ball to James McCourt.  James McCourt plays the ball to Tom McClarnon.  Tom McClarnon sees Malcolm Yates making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Malcolm Yates runs on to the ball.  Malcolm Yates fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

24' - James McCourt spots a run from Malcolm Yates.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Malcolm Yates has strayed offside!  

31' - Rob McAffee finds James McCourt with a short pass.  James McCourt sees Ian Lane making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ian Lane takes the ball.  Ian Lane attempts the cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Ian Lane tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Jack Doig!  

35' - Jack Doig plays the ball to George Carnegie.  George Carnegie plays a long ball to Isaac Mamudu.  Isaac Mamudu crosses the ball, and manages to find Mark Lyster.  Mark Lyster gets above the defence and directs a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Neil McQuerry is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

37' - Roger Hayden passes the ball to Tobias Higgins.  Tobias Higgins sees a run from Malcolm Ormonde.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Malcolm Ormonde is caught offside!  

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

45' - Blackburn kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Isaac Mamudu plays a short pass to Alan McQueen.  Alan McQueen plays a short pass to Sergeant Caron.  Sergeant Caron plays a long pass to Alan McQueen.  Alan McQueen brings the ball forward, outpacing Patrick Cassidy.  

49' - Alan McQueen spots a run from Andy Ralston.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Andy Ralston is able to control the ball.  Andy Ralston looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and Andy Ralston scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Blackburn player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

50' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Patrick Cassidy is going to be taken off.  John Fidler is going to be brought on.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ceri Pryce is going to be taken off.  Hayden Huggett joins the game from the bench.  

55' - James McCourt finds Malcolm Yates with a long ball.  Malcolm Yates crosses the ball and finds Hayden Huggett.  Hayden Huggett flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot is offtarget!

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Lyster is going to be taken off.  Michael Buchannon is going to be brought on.  

58' - Jack Doig spots a run from Bradley Wiley.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Bradley Wiley has strayed offside!  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Isaac Mamudu is going to be taken off.  Michael Payne is brought on from the bench.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Malcolm Yates is going to be taken off.  Owen Lever is brought on from the bench.  

75' - Michael Payne passes a long ball to Roger Hayden.  Roger Hayden plays a short pass to George Carnegie.  Matt Tighe successfully tackles George Carnegie and the ball goes loose.  James McCourt sees a run from Owen Lever.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

78' - Michael Buchannon chips a long ball to Michael Payne.  Michael Payne passes to Alan McQueen.  Alan McQueen sees Andy Ralston making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sergeant Caron is going to be taken off.  Tobias Romans joins the game from the bench.  

82' - Tobias Higgins sees Alan McQueen making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Alan McQueen runs on to the ball.  Alan McQueen fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Alan McQueen for Blackburn!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

83' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

85' - Inigo Cook passes the ball to John Fidler.  John Fidler plays a short pass to Inigo Cook.  Inigo Cook spots a run from Owen Lever.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Owen Lever is caught offside!  

89' - Michael Buchannon finds Tobias Romans with a long ball.  Tobias Romans passes to Malcolm Ormonde.  Malcolm Ormonde attempts to use his skills to beat Inigo Cook and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

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



The match has ended Cardiff City 1 - 2 Blackburn Rovers.