Welcome to the match between Colchester city and Blackburn F.C.

2'

Thom Traves made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Jaydon Salomon.

3'

Stan Dexter tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Nicky Jeffery.

4'

Lennox Jeanes lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

6'

Ralphie Savidge tried to take the ball past Lennox Jeanes but Lennox Jeanes won the ball from Ralphie Savidge.

8'

Thom Traves dribbled past Jaydon Salomon.

Thom Traves blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Berny Thwaite approached too late to block it.

Ilbert Michaels was badly positioned ... Thom Traves scored an excellent goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Colchester city 0 - 1 Blackburn F.C.

10'

Gilbert Dannel tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Ralphie Savidge.

11'

Ralphie Savidge curled the ball in at goal from long range but Gilbert Dannel cleared the ball to safety.

12'

Berny Thwaite skipped past the challenge of Landon Constable.

Berny Thwaite tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Thom Traves removed the danger.

13'

Poor corner kick by Chad Summers. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

14'

Thom Traves sprinted past Jaydon Salomon.

Berny Thwaite executed a block tackle on Thom Traves before Thom Traves could pass the ball.

18'

Antwan Barnes tried to dribble past Nicky Jeffery but his possession is lost through a tackle by Nicky Jeffery.

22'

Landon Constable played it confidently past Berny Thwaite.

Landon Constable directed the ball nicely to Arthur Braddock, Arthur Braddock took possession of the ball before Jaydon Salomon could intercept.

Arthur Braddock had the chance to score but Kirk Nathanson made the last ditch tackle.

23'

Gilbert Dannel tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Mark Clinton intercepted but couldn't control.

24'

The referee showed Buck Bardsley a yellow card.

Berny Thwaite attempted to lift the ball forward but Landon Constable blocked it.

25'

Berny Thwaite dribbled past Landon Constable.

Berny Thwaite shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Thom Traves blocked the shot.

26'

Landon Constable tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Jaydon Salomon.

27'

Thom Traves tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Berny Thwaite.

28'

Chad Summers tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Landon Constable.

29'

Landon Constable hit the ball forward to Thom Traves, Thom Traves took possession of the ball before Jaydon Salomon could cut it out.

Thom Traves took the ball past Berny Thwaite.

Thom Traves made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kirk Nathanson showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

31'

Nicky Jeffery tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Stan Dexter made it first to the ball and intercepted.

32'

Ferdie Newport tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

33'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Berny Thwaite.

34'

Stan Dexter unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Landon Constable wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Norton Benton was rooted to the spot ... Stan Dexter scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Colchester city 1 - 1 Blackburn F.C.

35'

Corner taken by Jaydon Salomon and cut out by the opposition.

36'

Mark Clinton tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Gilbert Dannel intercepted but couldn't control.

37'

Gilbert Dannel attempted to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Mark Clinton.

39'

Scotty Hughes went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

40'

Ferdie Newport tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Antwan Barnes got in the way of the ball.

41'

Pass by Gilbert Dannel to Ernie Timberlake, Ralphie Savidge tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ernie Timberlake tried to play a long ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Mark Clinton.

45'

Antwan Barnes tried to take the ball past Nicky Jeffery but it failed.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Colchester city maintained 50% of possession and 50% for Blackburn F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Jaydon Salomon could not stop Thom Traves going past him.

Thom Traves knocked a lovely ball for Ralphie Savidge, Berny Thwaite couldn't cut out the pass.

Ralphie Savidge found himself with plenty of time and had an effort at goal. Kirk Nathanson failed to charge down the shot.

the ball went into the net despite of Ilbert Michaels's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Ralphie Savidge scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Colchester city 1 - 2 Blackburn F.C.

48'

Ralphie Savidge turned with the ball past Ernie Timberlake.

Ralphie Savidge blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Gilbert Dannel cleared the ball from danger.

49'

Landon Constable had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Berny Thwaite approached too late to block it.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have scored.

50'

Arthur Braddock received a yellow card.

51'

Ferdie Newport tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Stan Dexter.

52'

Ferdie Newport sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

53'

Thom Traves tried to dribble past Berny Thwaite but Berny Thwaite took the ball away from Thom Traves.

54'

Ralphie Savidge tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Ernie Timberlake intercepted the pass.

55'

Antwan Barnes powered past Scotty Hughes!.

Antwan Barnes tried to dribble past Nicky Jeffery but Nicky Jeffery won the ball from Antwan Barnes.

56'

Gilbert Dannel put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot was charged down by Mark Clinton.

58'

Landon Constable chipped it forward to Ralphie Savidge, Berny Thwaite failed to intercept the pass.

Ralphie Savidge tried an optimistic effort at goal but the shot was charged down by Chad Summers.

59'

Ralphie Savidge knocked a lovely ball for Mark Clinton, Ernie Timberlake couldn't reach it.

Mark Clinton sprinted past Gilbert Dannel.

Mark Clinton directed the ball past Chad Summers to Ralphie Savidge.

Ralphie Savidge smashed the ball towards the top corner but Kirk Nathanson managed to block the shot.

60'

Antwan Barnes twisted past Nicky Jeffery.

Antwan Barnes had the chance to score from long range but Ferdie Newport made an important challenge!.

62'

Nicky Jeffery tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Stan Dexter.

63'

Lennox Jeanes gave the corner straight to the opposition.

65'

Berny Thwaite made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Landon Constable intercepted but couldn't control.

66'

Antwan Barnes tried to dart past Nicky Jeffery but Nicky Jeffery blocked Antwan Barnes.

67'

Berny Thwaite struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Landon Constable approached too late to tackle him.

Berny Thwaite got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

71'

Thom Traves faked a shot before cutting Jaydon Salomon in a different direction.

Thom Traves passed along the floor for Arthur Braddock to pick it up, Arthur Braddock trapped the ball nicely before Berny Thwaite could reach it.

Arthur Braddock found a perfect spot and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Chad Summers approached too late to clear the danger.

Ilbert Michaels wan't fast enough to make the save ... Arthur Braddock scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Colchester city 1 - 3 Blackburn F.C.

74'

Gilbert Dannel hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Ralphie Savidge managed to block the shot.

76'

Thom Traves fired off a long shot but the shot cannoned off Jaydon Salomon.

77'

Antwan Barnes tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Nicky Jeffery.

78'

Berny Thwaite tried to skip past Landon Constable but it failed.

79'

Berny Thwaite tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Landon Constable.

81'

Corner taken by Scotty Hughes and cut out by the opposition.

83'

Corner taken by Chad Summers and cut out by the opposition.

85'

Thom Traves tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Jaydon Salomon managed to block the shot.

86'

The corner was taken by Antwan Barnes towards the edge of the area.

Arthur Braddock got well above Chad Summers to win the ball and retained possession.

87'

Poor corner kick by Ernie Timberlake. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

88'

Jaydon Salomon shot from 30 yards but Thom Traves charged down the shot.

90'

Berny Thwaite took the corner.

Diving header at goal from Chad Summers, Arthur Braddock approached too late to head the ball clear.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... A great goal from a fine move by Chad Summers !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Colchester city 2 - 3 Blackburn F.C.

92'

Berny Thwaite had the pace to beat Landon Constable.

Berny Thwaite dribbled past Thom Traves.

Berny Thwaite made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Landon Constable.

93'

Nicky Jeffery made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Stan Dexter.

End Match Colchester city 2 - 3 Blackburn F.C.