- Date:24 Aug 2010
- Kick-off:20:00:00
- Venue:Ewood Park
- Mame Diouf (28:34) Mame Diouf (79:15)
Mame Diouf (83:15) - Jens Berthel Askou (89:50)
Live Commentary
The referee brings the game to a close.
- 92mins
A cross is delivered by Simon Lappin, Pascal Chimbonda manages to make a clearance.
- 89mins
Corner from the left by-line taken by David Fox, Jens Berthel Askou finds the net with a headed goal from close in. Blackburn 3-1 Norwich.The assist for the goal came from David Fox.
- 88mins
Centre by Anthony McNamee, Stephen Hughes takes a shot. Save by Mark Bunn.
- 88mins
Anthony McNamee delivers the ball, Phil Jones makes a clearance.
- 87mins
George Francomb produces a cross, David Hoilett manages to make a clearance.
- 87mins
Simon Lappin delivers the ball, blocked by Steven Nzonzi.
- 86mins
Centre by Anthony McNamee.
- 86mins
The ball is swung over by Simon Lappin, save by Mark Bunn.
- 84mins
Simon Lappin delivers the ball, Pascal Chimbonda manages to make a clearance.
- 83mins
Mame Diouf grabs a headed goal from close range. Blackburn 3-0 Norwich.The assist for the goal came from Morten Gamst Pedersen.
- 82mins
Stephen Hughes has an effort from just inside the box that misses to the left of the target.
- 81mins
The ball is delivered by Anthony McNamee, Phil Jones manages to make a clearance.
- 80mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jens Berthel Askou by David Hoilett. Direct free kick taken by Jens Berthel Askou.
- 80mins
Martin Olsson on for Gael Givet.
- 79mins
Mame Diouf finds the back of the net with a goal from close in low into the middle of the goal. Blackburn 2-0 Norwich.Assist by Morten Gamst Pedersen.
- 78mins
A cross is delivered by David Hoilett, Morten Gamst Pedersen takes a shot. Save by Declan Rudd.
- 76mins
Corner from the left by-line taken by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Gael Givet produces a header from close range which goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 75mins
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the left by-line, Gael Givet takes a shot. George Francomb makes a clearance.
- 75mins
David Hoilett produces a cross, Matthew Gill gets a block in.
- 75mins
Morten Gamst Pedersen takes a shot. Blocked by Jens Berthel Askou.
- 74mins
Unfair challenge on David Hoilett by George Francomb results in a free kick. The ball is swung over by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Mame Diouf takes a shot.
- 74mins
Brett Emerton delivers the ball, save by Declan Rudd.
- 73mins
Effort from inside the area by Amine Linganzi bounces off the post.
- 73mins
The ball is sent over by Morten Gamst Pedersen, clearance made by Elliott Ward.
- 72mins
A cross is delivered by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Elliott Ward makes a clearance.
- 72mins
The ball is crossed by Steven Nzonzi, clearance made by George Francomb.
- 72mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Pascal Chimbonda by Anthony McNamee. Free kick taken by Morten Gamst Pedersen.
- 71mins
Stephen Hughes is brought on as a substitute for Russell Martin.
- 70mins
The ball is sent over by Elliott Ward.
- 66mins
Oli Johnson replaces Grant Holt. Anthony McNamee comes on in place of Wesley Hoolahan.
- 66mins
Corner taken by Simon Lappin from the right by-line, Steven Nzonzi makes a clearance.
- 65mins
David Fox takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Gael Givet.
- 65mins
The ball is swung over by George Francomb, Phil Jones makes a clearance.
- 64mins
A cross is delivered by Simon Lappin, Gael Givet manages to make a clearance.
- 63mins
The ball is swung over by Pascal Chimbonda, clearance made by Elliott Ward.
- 60mins
Vincenzo Grella goes off and Steven Nzonzi comes on. Christopher Samba leaves the field to be replaced by Phil Jones.
- 60mins
Corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Christopher Samba produces a header from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 60mins
The ball is crossed by Lars Jacobsen, Russell Martin gets a block in.
- 58mins
Pascal Chimbonda delivers the ball, Matthew Gill makes a clearance.
- 57mins
The ball is delivered by Morten Gamst Pedersen, George Francomb gets a block in.
- 54mins
The ball is sent over by Lars Jacobsen, Jens Berthel Askou manages to make a clearance.
- 53mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Mame Diouf. Declan Rudd takes the direct free kick.
- 53mins
A cross is delivered by Wesley Hoolahan, Mark Bunn makes a save.
- 51mins
Mame Diouf has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide left of the goal.
- 50mins
Grant Holt takes a shot. Save made by Mark Bunn.
- 50mins
Wesley Hoolahan fouled by Vincenzo Grella, the ref awards a free kick. David Fox takes the direct free kick.
- 49mins
Brett Emerton sends in a cross, Jens Berthel Askou makes a clearance.
The referee starts the second half.
The half-time whistle blows.
- 44mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by David Fox from the left by-line, Pascal Chimbonda makes a clearance.
- 44mins
Simeon Jackson takes a shot. Mark Bunn makes a save.
- 44mins
A cross is delivered by Matthew Gill, clearance made by Christopher Samba.
- 43mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Mame Diouf. Jens Berthel Askou restarts play with the free kick.
- 43mins
Matthew Gill crosses the ball, save by Mark Bunn.
- 43mins
The ball is crossed by Pascal Chimbonda, clearance by Elliott Ward.
- 40mins
Wesley Hoolahan delivers the ball, Shot by David Fox from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the target.
- 39mins
Corner taken right-footed by David Fox from the left by-line, clearance made by Gael Givet.
- 36mins
Grant Holt concedes a free kick for a foul on Christopher Samba. Mark Bunn takes the direct free kick.
- 36mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Mame Diouf. Free kick taken by Declan Rudd.
- 31mins
Pascal Chimbonda sends in a cross, David Fox manages to make a clearance.
- 30mins
Christopher Samba takes a shot. Blocked by David Fox.
- 29mins
Simon Lappin sends in a cross, clearance by Gael Givet.
- 28mins
Mame Diouf finds the back of the net with a headed goal from close in. Blackburn 1-0 Norwich.Assist on the goal came from Christopher Samba.
- 27mins
Centre by Lars Jacobsen, Jens Berthel Askou makes a clearance.
- 27mins
Foul by David Fox on Amine Linganzi, free kick awarded. Vincenzo Grella takes the free kick.
- 25mins
David Hoilett concedes a free kick for a foul on Simon Lappin. Russell Martin restarts play with the free kick.
- 24mins
Morten Gamst Pedersen crosses the ball.
- 24mins
Centre by David Hoilett, blocked by David Fox.
- 24mins
Morten Gamst Pedersen produces a cross, George Francomb makes a clearance.
- 22mins
David Fox concedes a free kick for a foul on Morten Gamst Pedersen. Strike on goal comes in from Brett Emerton from the free kick.
- 20mins
Centre by Simon Lappin, clearance made by Pascal Chimbonda.
- 19mins
Grant Holt fouled by Christopher Samba, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Grant Holt.
- 18mins
Amine Linganzi gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Wesley Hoolahan. The ball is sent over by Simon Lappin, Grant Holt takes a shot. Save by Mark Bunn.
- 18mins
Christopher Samba challenges Jens Berthel Askou unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Declan Rudd.
- 18mins
The ball is delivered by David Hoilett, clearance by George Francomb.
- 17mins
Brett Emerton sends in a cross, Morten Gamst Pedersen takes a shot. Save by Declan Rudd.
- 17mins
David Fox takes a shot.
- 16mins
Wesley Hoolahan sends in a cross, clearance made by Christopher Samba.
- 16mins
Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Morten Gamst Pedersen, clearance by Simon Lappin.
- 15mins
Shot by Amine Linganzi. Blocked by Matthew Gill.
- 15mins
David Hoilett delivers the ball.
- 14mins
The ball is delivered by Amine Linganzi, clearance by Jens Berthel Askou.
- 13mins
Brett Emerton produces a cross.
- 11mins
Morten Gamst Pedersen delivers the ball, save made by Declan Rudd.
- 10mins
Shot from just outside the area by Brett Emerton misses to the right of the target.
- 10mins
Gael Givet takes a shot. Save made by Declan Rudd.
- 9mins
Corner taken by Morten Gamst Pedersen from the left by-line, clearance by Jens Berthel Askou.
- 9mins
Corner taken left-footed by Morten Gamst Pedersen, save by Declan Rudd.
- 8mins
Amine Linganzi takes a shot. Blocked by Russell Martin.
- 5mins
Corner from the left by-line taken by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Close range headed effort by Gael Givet goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 5mins
The ball is delivered by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Jens Berthel Askou gets a block in.
- 4mins
The ball is crossed by George Francomb.
- 4mins
Lars Jacobsen takes a shot. Blocked by Russell Martin.
- 3mins
Brett Emerton takes a shot. Russell Martin gets a block in.
- 1mins
The ball is delivered by Vincenzo Grella, Declan Rudd makes a save.
- 1mins
The official flags Grant Holt offside. Free kick taken by Mark Bunn.
Unfair challenge on Simeon Jackson by Gael Givet results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Russell Martin.
The referee gets the game started.
Match Preview
Allardyce relishing Canaries test Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce intends to make some changes against Norwich in the second round of the Carling Cup at Ewood Park. With a tough game against Arsenal at the weekend in mind, Allardyce will make some alterations although his options are limited by injuries to Vince Grella, Pascal Chimbonda, Keith Andrews and David Dunn. All four are doubtful and unlikely to feature. Allardyce said: "The side will be very experienced but there will be some of the younger element involved. "We're looking forward to the game, I think it will be a very good match. "Their focus will be on the league and securing their position after getting promoted but they will want to come and enjoy it and get a decent scalp if they can. "We have to try to avoid that and be as professional as we were last year at Gillingham, when we won the game comfortably." Norwich will be without defender Michael Nelson. The former Hartlepool centre-half picked up an ankle injury in the closing stages of Saturday`s 2-0 win over Swansea and is set for a scan. Dane Jens Berthel Askou is poised to make his first start of the campaign alongside Elliott Ward at the heart of the back four. Manager Paul Lambert has also pledged to make a few changes to keep his squad fresh. Midfielders Simon Lappin and David Fox are likely to start while striker Simeon Jackson could be given a chance in attack after he came off the bench to score his first goal for the club on Saturday. Former Rangers left-back Steven Smith will have to wait for his first start as he is still recovering from an ankle injury while fellow defender Zak Whitbread is still not ready.
Blackburn
Norwich
- Mark Bunn
- Lars Jacobsen
- Christopher Samba
- Gael Givet
- Pascal Chimbonda
- Brett Emerton
- Vincenzo Grella
- Amine Linganzi
- Morten Gamst Pedersen
- Mame Diouf
- David Hoilett
- SUBS
- Frank Fielding
- Martin Olsson
- El-Hadji Diouf
- Alan Judge
- Steven Nzonzi
- Phil Jones
- Josh Morris
Home
Away
- Declan Rudd
- Russell Martin
- Elliott Ward
- Jens Berthel Askou
- George Francomb
- Matthew Gill
- David Fox
- Simon Lappin
- Wesley Hoolahan
- Grant Holt
- Simeon Jackson
- SUBS
- John Ruddy
- Stephen Hughes
- Andrew Surman
- Chris Martin
- Korey Smith
- Oli Johnson
- Anthony McNamee
Match Report
Diouf treble downs Canaries On-loan striker Mame Biram Diouf scored a hat-trick as Blackburn beat Norwich 3-1 in the Carling Cup second round at Ewood Park. The Senegal international, who arrived from Manchester United earlier this month, marked his full Rovers debut by heading the opener in the 29th minute. The 22-year-old also hit the crossbar from close range after the interval before stabbing home his second 11 minutes from time and nodding in a third before Jens Berthal Askou's 90th-minute consolation. Manager Sam Allardyce had given his loan star two substitute outings in the Barclays Premier League but chose tonight's cup fixture against npower Championship opposition to give him his first start and he did not disappoint. Diouf, who made six appearances for United last season and also sat on the bench for their Carling Cup final win over Aston Villa, was heavily involved from the outset. In the 10th minute the striker, standing on the penalty spot, had a wild swing at a loose ball but failed to connect but when it did finally drop to a team-mate in the penalty area Gael Givet drove straight at goalkeeper Declan Rudd. Brett Emerton's cross to the far post was a touch too high for Diouf, who in Rovers' next attack headed down for Amine Linganzi to volley into the floor and take a deflection wide. Rudd was called into action again when he saved well after Morten Gamst Pedersen directed a downward header goalwards from Emerton's cross. Midway through the first half Norwich created their first half-chance but Grant Holt's header from George Francomb's inswinging free-kick was comfortably saved by Rovers goalkeeper Mark Bunn. But the Canaries could not keep Diouf quiet for long and he opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a typical poacher's goal. Pedersen's long throw was flicked on by Christopher Samba and Diouf popped up at the far post to plant a stooping header into the net. Chances were at a premium for Norwich so David Fox's shot over the crossbar when unmarked 14 yards out five minutes before half-time was more than disappointing. Just before the break the visitors' best opportunity saw Simeon Jackson's low shot tipped around his right-hand post by Bunn. Six minutes into the second half Holt saw his shot fumbled by Bunn but he recovered and almost set up the second goal when Diouf beat the onrushing Rudd to a long punt forward. The Senegal international headed past the Canaries goalkeeper but also wide of the empty net, receiving a blow to the face for his effort. Just when it appeared Norwich were running out of ideas Holt flashed a near-post header across goal from Fox's corner and Bunn produced a reaction save to keep the ball out. Linganzi almost extended Blackburn's lead when he volleyed against the foot of Rudd's right-hand post with the goalkeeper beaten in the 74th minute. And Diouf should have scored seconds later but he planted a close-range header against the crossbar from Pedersen's left-wing free-kick. But when Pedersen's shot from Junior Hoilett's cross was spooned up in the air by Rudd Diouf stabbed home despite the best efforts of the Norwich defence to prevent it crossing the line. And Diouf capped a fine individual performance with a five-yard header for his third in the 84th minute. Berthal Askou's 90th-minute header was little consolation for the visitors.
