“Adam Forshaw gives Blackburn the lead with a brilliant right-footed strike from outside the box”
Pivotal“Jesurun Rak-Sakyi levels for Stoke with a close-range finish after Million Manhoef's assist”
Pivotal“Frantic final moments see Ben Pearson booked for handball and Lewis Baker cautioned for foul”
Stoke City
Blackburn Rovers
Outstanding performance
Blackburn Rovers•DefenderStoke City and Blackburn Rovers played out a compelling Championship draw that showcased contrasting styles and late drama. Blackburn took an early lead through Adam Forshaw's superb right-footed strike from outside the box, but Stoke's dominance in possession (59% to 41%) eventually paid dividends when Jesurun Rak-Sakyi equalized with a close-range finish from Million Manhoef's assist. The match turned chaotic in the closing stages with Ashley Phillips receiving his marching orders for a second yellow card, leaving Blackburn to defend their point with ten men. Despite creating more big chances (3 to 1) and registering 51 dangerous attacks, Stoke couldn't capitalize on their numerical advantage as both teams settled for a point that keeps them in mid-table contention.
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Bosun Lawal of Stoke City won a free kick in defense.
Dion De Neve fouled a Blackburn Rovers player.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Nathan Redmond replaces Yuri Ribeiro.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Dion De Neve replaces Ryoya Morishita.
Lewis BakerYellow CardLewis Baker of Stoke City receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ben PearsonYellow CardBen Pearson from Stoke City receives a yellow card for handball.
Handball by Ben Pearson for Stoke City.
Tom Atcheson's shot for Blackburn Rovers from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Sean McLoughlin, who headed the ball.
Ashley Phillips2nd YellowAshley Phillips from Stoke City receives a second yellow card for a foul.
Yuki Ohashi from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Ashley Phillips of Stoke City.
Substitution for Stoke City: Bae Jun-Ho replaces Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Lamine Cissé of Stoke City attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box, but Balázs Tóth of Blackburn Rovers saves it in the right corner. The assist was provided by Bosun Lawal.
Stoke City win a corner after Eiran Cashin concedes.
Stoke City win a corner after Sean McLoughlin concedes.
Ryoya Morishita of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Ben Pearson for Stoke City.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Mathias Jørgensen replaces Todd Cantwell.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Kristi Montgomery replaces Adam Forshaw.
Lamine Cissé fouled a player from Stoke City.
Sean McLoughlin from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
Lewis Baker from Stoke City had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, just missing the goal. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi provided the assist.
Substitution for Stoke City: Lamine Cissé replaces Sam Gallagher.
Todd Cantwell of Blackburn Rovers heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
Foul committed by Yuki Ohashi of Blackburn Rovers.
Aaron Cresswell of Stoke City won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Taylor Gardner-Hickman replaces Moussa Baradji.
Jesurun Rak-SakyiYellow CardJesurun Rak-Sakyi of Stoke City receives a yellow card for a foul.
Adam Forshaw of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi - Stoke City
New attacking attempt. Moussa Baradji of Blackburn Rovers takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved in the top center of the goal by Gavin Bazunu of Stoke City. The assist comes from Todd Cantwell.
Missed chance. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Stoke City shoots with his left foot from the right side of the box.
Foul committed by Sam Gallagher of Stoke City.
Moussa Baradji of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after a concession by Bosun Lawal.
Shot blocked. Todd Cantwell from Blackburn Rovers had a right-footed shot from outside the box that was blocked.
Foul by Ben Pearson for Stoke City.
Todd Cantwell of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in an attacking position.
Goal! Jesurun Rak-Sakyi scores for Stoke City with a right-footed shot from a few meters to the center of the goal, assisted by Million Manhoef. The match is now 1-1.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Sorba Thomas from Stoke City.
Offside called against Blackburn Rovers. Todd Cantwell is offside.
Adam Forshaw's shot from outside the box is blocked.
Ryoya Morishita of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Ben Pearson for Stoke City.
Ashley PhillipsYellow CardAshley Phillips from Stoke City receives a yellow card.
Foul by Ashley Phillips of Stoke City.
Yuki Ohashi from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick on the left wing.
The second half begins with Stoke City trailing Blackburn Rovers 1-0.
The first half ends with Stoke City 0, Blackburn Rovers 1.
Blackburn Rovers win a corner after Eric-Junior Bocat concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Ryan AlebiosuYellow CardRyan Alebiosu of Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Ryan Alebiosu of Blackburn Rovers.
Eric-Junior Bocat of Stoke City won a free kick in the attacking area.
Yuki Ohashi from Blackburn Rovers missed a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. The assist came from Ryan Alebiosu's cross.
Lewis Baker's shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Stoke City wins a corner after Eiran Cashin concedes.
Eric-Junior Bocat's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Sam Gallagher.
Foul by Bosun Lawal of Stoke City.
Todd Cantwell of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
Offside called against Stoke City. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi is offside.
Yuki OhashiYellow CardYuki Ohashi from Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card.
Yuki Ohashi from Blackburn Rovers has gone down, but the referee considers it simulation.
Moussa BaradjiYellow CardMoussa Baradji of Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card for a foul.
Million Manhoef of Stoke City won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Moussa Baradji of Blackburn Rovers.
Sam Gallagher's shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Foul committed by Ryoya Morishita of Blackburn Rovers.
Eric-Junior Bocat from Stoke City won a free kick in an attacking position.
Substitution for Stoke City: Aaron Cresswell replaces Ben Gibson due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Ben Gibson from Stoke City.
assist: Ryan Alebiosu
Goal! Blackburn Rovers take the lead 1-0 with Adam Forshaw scoring from outside the box with his right foot.
Foul by Yuki Ohashi - Blackburn Rovers.
Lewis Baker from Stoke City won a free kick in defense.
Offside called against Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Alebiosu is in an offside position.
Ryoya Morishita from Blackburn Rovers had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but it went just left of the goal. Todd Cantwell provided the assist.
Missed chance. Ryoya Morishita of Blackburn Rovers headed the ball from the center of the box.
Million Manhoef from Stoke City had a missed chance as his right-footed shot from the left side of the box was close but missed the top right corner. The assist came from Eric-Junior Bocat.
Missed chance for Stoke City. Ben Gibson heads the ball from inside the six-yard box, but it goes high and wide to the right. The assist came from Lewis Baker's cross.
Moussa Baradji fouled a player from Blackburn Rovers.
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Stoke City won a free kick on the right wing.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after Sean McLoughlin concedes.
Sam Gallagher's shot for Stoke City from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Eric-Junior Bocat.
Missed chance. Todd Cantwell from Blackburn Rovers takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards after a free kick, but it goes high.
Foul committed by Lewis Baker of Stoke City.
Adam Forshaw from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in an attacking position.
Blackburn Rovers win a corner after Bosun Lawal concedes.
