West Ham United vs Blackburn Rovers

Championship

West Ham

2-0-1

4-1

Final

Blackburn

1-1-1

Boleyn Ground

Match pulse

WHUAttacking pressure by 5 minutes

0'BLK

51%Possession49%

14Shots15

5On target5

10Corners4

4Saves2

15Fouls23

Who won: West Ham 4-1

West Ham United beat Blackburn Rovers 4-1 on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Boleyn Ground. Goals for West Ham: Calum Davenport (12'), Christopher Samba (own goal) (20'), Craig Bellamy (90'+3') and Carlton Cole (90'+5'). Goals for Blackburn: Jason Roberts (22').

Play by play

Match ends, West Ham United 4, Blackburn Rovers 1.
Second Half ends, West Ham United 4, Blackburn Rovers 1.
90'
Goal! West Ham United 4, Blackburn Rovers 1. Carlton Cole (West Ham United) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Scott Parker.
90'
Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.
90'
Goal! West Ham United 3, Blackburn Rovers 1. Craig Bellamy (West Ham United) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Lucas Neill following a set piece situation.
90'
Free kick won
Calum Davenport (West Ham United) wins a free kick in his own half.
90'
Foul by Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers).
90'
Free kick won
Lucas Neill (West Ham United) wins a free kick in his own half.
90'
Foul by Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers).
90'
Craig Bellamy (West Ham United) is shown the yellow card.
90'
Dangerous play by Craig Bellamy (West Ham United).
90'
Free kick won
Brett Emerton (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'
Attempt missed. Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers) header from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Keith Treacy with a cross.
90'
Offside, West Ham United. Lucas Neill tries a through ball, but Carlton Cole is caught offside.
88'
Foul by Valon Behrami (West Ham United).
88'
Free kick won
Keith Andrews (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in his own half.
86'
Attempt missed. Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Steven Reid with a cross following a corner.
86'
Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Calum Davenport.
86'
Attempt blocked. Christopher Samba (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Reid with a cross.
86'
Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by George McCartney.
84'
Attempt missed. Carlton Cole (West Ham United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lucas Neill with a cross.
82'
Free kick won
Carlton Cole (West Ham United) wins a free kick in his own half.
82'
Foul by Keith Andrews (Blackburn Rovers).
81'
Substitution, West Ham United. Hayden Mullins midfielder replaces Mark Noble.
80'
Attempt missed. Calum Davenport (West Ham United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Scott Parker.