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Sunderland Edges Past Blackburn in Dominant Display
Sunderland defeated Blackburn Rovers 1-0 in a match played at the Stadium of Light, part of Championship Matchday 44. Despite a significant possession advantage (57% for Sunderland to Blackburn’s 43%), the game was defined by the home side’s efficiency. The only goal of the game came in the 33rd minute, scored by T. Dolan, assisted by C. Woodrow.
Sunderland created significantly more chances, registering 13 shots with 2 on target, while Blackburn managed only 2 shots, with just 1 on target. The disparity was also evident in set pieces, with Sunderland earning 10 corners to Blackburn’s 2. Disciplinary-wise, Blackburn received two yellow cards, while Sunderland received one. Despite Sunderland’s dominance, Blackburn put up a fight, but their lack of attacking potency prevented them from equalizing. The victory solidifies Sunderland’s position in the league table.
Substitutions blackburn: at minute 58 K. Montgomery came in and C. Brittain went out., at minute 75 A. Forshaw came in and Y. Ohashi went out., at minute 75 M. Gueye came in and T. Dolan went out., at minute 75 D. Sanderson came in and R. Hedges went out., at minute 85 I. Tyjon came in and C. Woodrow went out.
Substitutions sunderland: at minute 64 C. Rigg came in and H. Jones went out., at minute 65 E. Mayenda came in and M. Aleksic went out., at minute 65 E. Le Fee came in and S. Abdul Samed went out., at minute 78 P. Roberts came in and T. Watson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sunderland
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