English:
Blackpool Dominates Rotherham in Decisive Victory
Blackpool secured a significant victory against Rotherham at the Aesseal New York Stadium in Rotherham, in matchday 19 of League One. The match, characterized by Rotherham’s higher possession (58% against Blackpool’s 42%), was defined by the visitors’ effectiveness in front of goal.
Blackpool struck early. In the 2nd minute, D. Imray, assisted by J. Bowler, opened the scoring. T. Bloxham extended Blackpool’s lead in the 18th minute. Rotherham attempted to respond, but encountered a solid defense and an attentive goalkeeper. The frustration became evident with a yellow card for K. Spence just before halftime.
In the second half, despite Rotherham’s efforts to take control of the match and create chances (17 total shots, 4 on target and 10 corners), it was Blackpool who sealed the match. A. Fletcher, assisted by C. Hamilton, scored Blackpool’s third goal in the 85th minute, consolidating the away win. The match ended with a final scoreline in favor of Blackpool. The game was intense, with several interruptions due to fouls (14 by Blackpool and 11 by Rotherham) and cautions (3 for Blackpool and 1 for Rotherham).
Substitutions rotherham: at minute 28 R. James came in and J. Baptiste went out., at minute 45 J. Benson came in and M. Kaleta went out., at minute 46 H. Douglas came in and T. Holmes went out.
Substitutions blackpool: at minute 62 J. Bowler came in and A. Morgan went out., at minute 62 D. Imray came in and A. Lyons went out., at minute 81 T. Bloxham came in and C. Hamilton went out., at minute 81 J. Husband came in and Z. Ashworth went out., at minute 86 J. Brown came in and L. Evans went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rotherham
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