- 82'
Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 82'
Foul by Rory Delap (Stoke City).
- 81'
Foul by Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn Rovers).
- 81'
Peter Crouch (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80'
Attempt missed. Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Yakubu.
- 78'
Attempt missed. Jonathan Walters (Stoke City) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Peter Crouch.
- 75'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 74'
Delay in match Yakubu (Blackburn Rovers) because of an injury.
- 72'
Goal! Stoke City 3, Blackburn Rovers 0. Peter Crouch (Stoke City) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marc Wilson.
- 71'
Substitution, Stoke City. Dean Whitehead replaces Jermaine Pennant.
- 68'
Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Jason Roberts replaces Mauro Formica.
- 67'
Scott Dann (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67'
Foul by Jermaine Pennant (Stoke City).
- 64'
Attempt blocked. Peter Crouch (Stoke City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jermaine Pennant with a cross.
- 62'
Foul by Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers).
- 62'
Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62'
Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Ryan Shawcross.
- 62'
Attempt blocked. Yakubu (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 59'
Offside, Stoke City. Matthew Etherington tries a through ball, but Peter Crouch is caught offside.
- 58'
Goal! Stoke City 2, Blackburn Rovers 0. Glenn Whelan (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonathan Walters.
- 57'
Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Ryan Shawcross.
- 55'
Foul by Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn Rovers).
- 55'
Jonathan Walters (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54'
Attempt missed. Robert Huth (Stoke City) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Matthew Etherington with a cross.
- 53'
Attempt missed. Rubén Rochina (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by David Hoilett with a cross.
- 52'
Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52'
Foul by Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City).
- 50'
Yakubu (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 50'
Foul by Andy Wilkinson (Stoke City).
- 50'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 50'
Delay in match (Blackburn Rovers).
- 48'
Attempt blocked. Rory Delap (Stoke City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jermaine Pennant.
- 46'
Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Robert Huth.
Second Half begins Stoke City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.
- 45'
First Half ends, Stoke City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.
- 45'
Attempt saved. Rubén Rochina (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 45'
Attempt blocked. Rubén Rochina (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 45'
Hand ball by Peter Crouch (Stoke City).
- 45'
Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Steven N'Zonzi tries a through ball, but David Hoilett is caught offside.
- 44'
Offside, Stoke City. Matthew Etherington tries a through ball, but Peter Crouch is caught offside.
- 42'
Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Steven N'Zonzi tries a through ball, but Yakubu is caught offside.
- 41'
Attempt missed. David Hoilett (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 41'
Attempt blocked. Scott Dann (Blackburn Rovers) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Morten Gamst Pedersen with a cross.
- 40'
Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Marc Wilson.
- 40'
Attempt blocked. Rubén Rochina (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mauro Formica.
- 39'
Attempt missed. Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 38'
Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Grant Hanley tries a through ball, but Yakubu is caught offside.
- 35'
Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Glenn Whelan.
- 35'
Attempt blocked. Scott Dann (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked. Assisted by Morten Gamst Pedersen.
- 34'
Attempt blocked. Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 34'
Mauro Formica (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 34'
Foul by Rory Delap (Stoke City).
- 28'
Goal! Stoke City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0. Rory Delap (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jermaine Pennant with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 27'
Foul by Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers).
- 27'
Peter Crouch (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 26'
Delay in match David Hoilett (Blackburn Rovers) because of an injury.
- 17'
Foul by Mauro Formica (Blackburn Rovers).
- 17'
Jermaine Pennant (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 14'
Delay in match Glenn Whelan (Stoke City) because of an injury.
- 13'
Steven N'Zonzi (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13'
Foul by Glenn Whelan (Stoke City).
- 11'
Attempt blocked. Yakubu (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 7'
Rubén Rochina (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7'
Foul by Rory Delap (Stoke City).
- 6'
Mauro Formica (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6'
Foul by Glenn Whelan (Stoke City).
- 5'
Attempt missed. Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City) header from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Matthew Etherington with a cross following a corner.
- 4'
Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Morten Gamst Pedersen.
- 1'
Attempt missed. Peter Crouch (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Marc Wilson with a cross.
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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