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Blackpool and Rotherham Draw in a Thrilling Encounter at Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road in Blackpool hosted a thrilling match between Blackpool and Rotherham United, ending in a draw. While Rotherham enjoyed slightly more possession (51% to 49%), the game was fiercely contested. Rotherham created more goal-scoring opportunities, with 16 shots, 8 of which were on target, compared to Blackpool’s 16 shots, only 2 of which were on target. The difference in finishing accuracy was evident. Blackpool was less precise, with 7 shots off target, while Rotherham only managed one.
Yellow cards were evenly distributed; one to each team, to Blackpool’s S. Silvera in the 11th minute and to Rotherham’s J. Hugill in the 77th minute. Despite the draw, the match was full of intensity, reflected in Blackpool’s 11 fouls and Rotherham’s 10. Rotherham dominated set pieces, with 9 corners to Blackpool’s 5. In short, an evenly matched game that left both teams wanting more, with clear chances for both sides and a great fight for control of the game.
Substitutions blackpool: at minute 35 J. Lawrence-Gabriel came in and O. Casey went out., at minute 59 N. Ennis came in and A. Fletcher went out., at minute 59 R. Apter came in and C. Hamilton went out., at minute 59 L. Evans came in and J. Beesley went out., at minute 90 H. Coulson came in and S. Silvera went out.
Substitutions rotherham: at minute 79 L. Sibley came in and L. Kelly went out., at minute 90 A. Green came in and J. Hugill went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Blackpool
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