“Hayden Carter picks up the first booking of the match for a tactical foul”
“Yuki Ohashi strikes at the death to give Blackburn a dramatic 1-0 lead with virtually the last kick of the game”
Pivotal
Blackburn Rovers
Preston North End
Outstanding performance
Blackburn Rovers•DefenderYuki Ohashi delivered the ultimate sucker punch for Blackburn Rovers, striking in the dying seconds to snatch a crucial 1-0 victory over Preston North End in this Lancashire derby. The Japanese striker, introduced as a 68th-minute substitute, made the most dramatic possible impact by finding the net right at the death. What had been a cagey, low-scoring affair exploded into controversy in the final moments, with five yellow cards shown and tempers flaring as Preston's frustration boiled over. The result gives Blackburn a vital three points in what appears to be a tight Championship campaign, while Preston will rue their inability to capitalize on what seemed destined to be a hard-fought point.
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Thierry Small from Preston North End was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Eiran Cashin from Blackburn Rovers committed a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to David Cornell from Preston North End.
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after a defensive play by Benjamin Whiteman.
The attempt is thwarted. Kristi Montgomery from Blackburn Rovers fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Offside call against Blackburn Rovers. Oladapo Afolayan has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Oladapo Afolayan comes on to replace Harry Pickering.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Kristi Montgomery comes on to replace Moussa Baradji, who has sustained an injury.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
Match interruption - Preston North End.
Another offensive push. Yuki Ohashi from Blackburn Rovers heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after Lewis Gibson allowed the ball to go out.
Yuki Ohashi from Blackburn Rovers has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Benjamin Whiteman from Preston North End committed a foul.
Thierry Small from Preston North End earned a free kick on the right flank.
Harry Pickering of Blackburn Rovers committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted! Moussa Baradji of Blackburn Rovers took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Mathias Jørgensen, who delivered a cross after a quick counterattack.
Substitution for Preston North End: Odeluga Offiah is replaced by Andrew Hughes.
Callum LangYellow CardCallum Lang from Preston North End has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ryoya Morishita from Blackburn Rovers has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Ryoya Morishita from Blackburn Rovers was awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Substitution for Preston North End: Daniel Jebbison replaces Milutin Osmajic.
Substitution for Preston North End: Callum Lang replaces Lewis Dobbin.
Opportunity squandered! Moussa Baradji of Blackburn Rovers took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area but failed to convert.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Yuki Ohashi comes on to replace Andri Gudjohnsen.
Another offensive push! Mathias Jørgensen from Blackburn Rovers takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right, but it's successfully stopped.
Jamal Lewis from Preston North End earned a free kick on the left flank.
Hayden Carter of Blackburn Rovers has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to Preston North End after Hayden Carter allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Preston North End after Eiran Cashin allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Thierry Small from Preston North End took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. Lewis Dobbin provided the assist.
Substitution for Preston North End: Thierry Small comes on to replace Pol Valentín.
Substitution for Preston North End: Jamal Lewis comes on to replace Andrija Vukcevic.
Missed opportunity! Ryoya Morishita from Blackburn Rovers took a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but failed to find the target.
Ryan Alebiosu of Blackburn Rovers earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Andrija Vukcevic from Preston North End committed a foul.
Ryan Alebiosu of Blackburn Rovers was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Andrija Vukcevic from Preston North End committed a foul.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Blackburn Rovers 0, Preston North End 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Blackburn Rovers 0, Preston North End 0.
Milutin Osmajic from Preston North End has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ryan Alebiosu committed a foul against Blackburn Rovers.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
A shot is deflected. Ryan Alebiosu from Blackburn Rovers attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Moussa Baradji.
Hayden CarterYellow CardHayden Carter of Blackburn Rovers has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Another offensive push. Alfie Devine from Preston North End takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
A shot is deflected. Eiran Cashin from Blackburn Rovers attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Andri Gudjohnsen.
Missed opportunity. Ryoya Morishita of Blackburn Rovers took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the left following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after Alfie Devine allowed the ball to go out.
Milutin Osmajic from Preston North End has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Sean McLoughlin of Blackburn Rovers committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Preston North End.
Offside call against Blackburn Rovers. Mathias Jørgensen has been flagged for being offside.
Close call! Moussa Baradji of Blackburn Rovers had a header from the center of the box that just went wide. The assist came from Eiran Cashin, who delivered a great cross.
Sondre Tronstad of Blackburn Rovers was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lewis Dobbin committed a foul against Preston North End.
Ali McCann from Preston North End committed a foul.
Ryoya Morishita from Blackburn Rovers was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Preston North End.
Milutin Osmajic from Preston North End has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Sondre Tronstad of Blackburn Rovers was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ali McCann from Preston North End committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Ryoya Morishita of Blackburn Rovers fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Moussa Baradji.
The attempt is thwarted. Sean McLoughlin of Blackburn Rovers heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Hayden Carter.
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after Lewis Dobbin allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Alfie Devine from Preston North End attempted a header from the center of the box but failed to find the target. The cross was delivered by Andrija Vukcevic.
Andri Gudjohnsen from Blackburn Rovers committed a foul.
Andrew Hughes from Preston North End was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Another offensive effort underway. Lewis Dobbin from Preston North End takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after Pol Valentín allowed the ball to go out of play.
Lewis Dobbin from Preston North End has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Hayden Carter from Blackburn Rovers committed a foul.
Harry Pickering from Blackburn Rovers has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Pol Valentín committed a foul against a player from Preston North End.
Corner awarded to Preston North End after Ryan Alebiosu gave away a foul.
The opening half is underway...
