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24/01/2054, Ewood Park, Blackburn, England
League One, English Football League

Blackburn Vs Man City

Blackburn play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: G Paterson (GK) , S Iloenyosi (CB) , O Gwenn (CB) , G Wynne (RB) , J McCloy (LB) , M Bickett (CM) , D Pevey (CM) , O MacBride (CAM) , D Buckley (RW) , G Price (LW) , D MacGuinness (ST) And the subs are: D Maffett (CB) , J McTaggart (CB) , I Mulrennan (CM) , C Matthew (CM) , V Cadwallader (ST)

Man City play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: S Skorupski (GK) , O Merricks (CB) , C Maddox (CB) , A Rhind (RB) , H McCalmont (LB) , G Mula (CM) , S McClelland (CDM) , M McCluney (CDM) , A Iyorhe (RW) , M Baines (LW) , I Ekpukhon (ST) And the subs are: M Donlon (CB) , A McChesney (CB) , L Marshall (CM) , A MacLeod (CM) , S Morrice (ST)

Welcome to Ewood Park in Blackburn, England where Blackburn Rovers will face Manchester City.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 42913.

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

4' - Mark Bickett passes to John McCloy.  John McCloy passes to Mark Bickett.  Mark Bickett sees Oscar MacBride making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Oscar MacBride takes the ball.  Oscar MacBride hits the ball towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

13' - Stephen Iloenyosi passes a long ball to Mark Bickett.  Mark Bickett passes to Gethin Price.  Gethin Price curves the ball into the box, finding Dave Buckley.  Dave Buckley tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a great goal from Dave Buckley for Blackburn!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

13' - Man City kick the ball off for the restart.  

17' - Owen Merricks slides the ball to Gareth Mula.  Gareth Mula slides the ball to Owen Merricks.  Owen Merricks plays a long pass to Chris Maddox.  John McCloy tackles Chris Maddox and takes the ball.  With a turn of pace, John McCloy beats Mark McCluney.  

19' - John McCloy passes a long ball to Mark Bickett.  Mark Bickett sees David MacGuinness making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and David MacGuinness runs on to the ball.  David MacGuinness attempts a shot towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

20' - Sammy Skorupski sees Ian Ekpukhon making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

28' - Chris Maddox hits the ball long to Sam McClelland.  Sam McClelland sees a run from Mark McCluney.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mark McCluney takes the ball.  Mark McCluney looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

31' - Gavin Paterson plays a long ball to Mark Bickett.  Mark Bickett spots a run from Oscar MacBride.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Oscar MacBride is able to control the ball.  Oscar MacBride strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and Oscar MacBride scores!  That's a fine goal from the Blackburn player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

31' - Man City kick the ball off for the restart.  

37' - Gareth Mula runs with the ball, beating Mark Bickett.  

38' - Gareth Mula sees a run from Aaron Iyorhe.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

40' - Oscar MacBride finds John McCloy with a long ball.  John McCloy spots a run from Mark Bickett.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Mark Bickett is able to take the ball.  Mark Bickett strikes the ball...but its wide!

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

45' - Man City kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Alex Rhind slides the ball to Gareth Mula.  Gareth Mula slides the ball to Owen Merricks.  Owen Merricks finds Chris Maddox with a long ball.  Chris Maddox sees Aaron Iyorhe making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Aaron Iyorhe has strayed offside!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gareth Mula is going to be taken off.  Alex MacLeod is going to be brought on.  

56' - Daniel Pevey passes a long ball to Mark Bickett.  Mark Bickett passes to Oscar MacBride.  Oscar MacBride attempts a shot from outside the area...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

63' - Ian Ekpukhon successfully tackles Owen Gwenn and takes possession.  Man City attempt a quick counter attack.  Ian Ekpukhon sees Aaron Iyorhe making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Aaron Iyorhe is able to control the ball.  Aaron Iyorhe shoots...but Gavin Paterson stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Mark Baines gets to the ball first...Mark Baines strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and Mark Baines scores!  That's a nice goal from the Man City player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

67' - Mark Bickett plays the ball to Griffith Wynne.  Griffith Wynne plays the ball to Owen Gwenn.  Owen Gwenn plays the ball to John McCloy.  John McCloy sees a run from Mark Bickett.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Mark Bickett has strayed offside!  

72' - Daniel Pevey tackles Owen Merricks and the ball goes loose.  Owen Merricks passes the ball to Alex MacLeod.  Alex MacLeod speeds past Owen Gwenn.  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Owen Merricks will come off.  Michael Donlon joins the game from the bench.  

74' - Alex MacLeod hits the ball from long range...but the shot goes wide!

79' - Gavin Paterson finds Gethin Price with a short pass.  Gethin Price crosses the ball, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Ekpukhon is going to be taken off.  Leeroy Marshall is brought on from the bench.  

88' - John McCloy hits the ball long to Owen Gwenn.  Michael Donlon successfully tackles Owen Gwenn and gains possession for his team.  Michael Donlon plays the ball to Mark McCluney.  Mark McCluney sees Aaron Iyorhe making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

90' - Oscar MacBride plays a short pass to Gavin Paterson.  Gavin Paterson sees Gethin Price making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Gethin Price is caught offside!  



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