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Norwich City Defeats Blackburn Rovers in Tense Match at Ewood Park
Blackburn, Lancashire – Norwich City secured a victory on their visit to Ewood Park against Blackburn Rovers in a match marked by tension and discipline. The game, officiated by Benjamin Speedie, corresponding to the fourth matchday of the Championship, ended with a result that reflects Norwich’s superiority, especially in the second half.
The match took a dramatic turn just before halftime when Blackburn’s S. McLoughlin received a straight red card in the 44th minute. Immediately after, Norwich’s J. Sargent capitalized on a penalty to put his team ahead on the scoreboard in the 45th minute.
Despite a consistent effort and 46% ball possession, Blackburn failed to convert their opportunities. The Rovers accumulated 12 shots, of which only 3 were on target. Norwich, on the other hand, showed greater effectiveness, with 54% possession and 14 total shots, of which 5 were on target.
Discipline was a key factor in the match. Blackburn committed more fouls (9 compared to Norwich’s 7) and received two yellow cards in addition to the red. Norwich, for its part, maintained composure and did not receive any cards.
In the final minutes, J. Sargent sealed the match with a goal in the 90th minute, securing the victory for Norwich City. Blackburn fought with ten men for much of the match, but Norwich’s numerical superiority and better use of opportunities ultimately proved decisive.
Substitutions blackburn: at minute 46 S. Tavares came in and S. Wharton went out., at minute 77 Y. Ohashi came in and R. Morishita went out., at minute 77 R. Hedges came in and M. Gueye went out., at minute 77 A. Kargbo came in and L. Miller went out.
Substitutions norwich: at minute 53 M. Kvistgaarden came in and E. Marcondes went out., at minute 77 P. A. Diallo came in and J. Schlupp went out., at minute 77 K. McLean came in and L. Gibbs went out., at minute 90 A. Crnac came in and J. Makama went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Blackburn
Norwich
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