Blackburn’s issues in entrance of purpose continued as they might solely draw 0-0 with Millwall.
In what was irritating, the well-documented lack of targets grew to become obvious as soon as once more as they could not management the Lions’ rely, turning down good possibilities that fell in the way in which of Joe Rankin Costello and Sam Gallagher within the first half.
Regardless of their superiority, Rovers did not check Millwall goalkeeper sufficient and once they did, Bartosz Bialkowski salvaged his aspect in a powerful second half from John Buckley.
Finally, it was a missed alternative for Blackburn, who didn’t advance into the highest two and would additionally look anxiously over their shoulder on the closing match catchers. They’ve now received as soon as of their final eight video games, and scored one purpose in that point.
Millwall did not hit a single shot within the sport however his resilience beneath fixed stress at instances will please Gary Royt, who has not made his group out of the highest six and is simply 4 factors away from their sixth unbeaten sport.
Rovers have been lacking influencer Reda Khadra via damage however referred to as up Joe Rothwell and Buckley as a part of 4 modifications. Millwall referred to as the XI unchanged.
The hosts rapidly made their strides and a one-two purpose minimize the guests’ protection within the sixteenth minute however the purpose was at his mercy, Rankin Costello smashed his shot large of the far put up.
Blackburn’s velocity destabilized their fanatical opponents, and Buckley was given loads of time to show mid-half, dashing into the penalty space earlier than firing a low shot into the online that tricked Bialkowski and shaved the put up earlier than falling behind.
Blackburn’s different large alternative got here and went six minutes earlier than the break when Gallagher hit the far put up to fulfill Buckley’s very good cross however turned the ball off the put up from shut vary.
Regardless of their dominance within the first half, Rovers did not actually work on goalkeeping, however that modified six minutes into the second half when Ryan Giles despatched in a cross for Buckley, whose close-range shot was fantastically saved by Bialkowski. From the nook kick given by Linihan’s rider, he missed a strong free header over the bar.
Rovers placed on a sustained stress wave that they felt would result in an inevitable purpose, however Millwall held out and annoyed his host, who minimize the bar late in Scott Wharton’s header. It seems just like the return of Ben Bretton Diaz cannot come quickly sufficient for Rovers.
What did the managers say…
Blackburn Tony MowbrayDominant. I do not assume they took a shot at us. We missed three wonderful possibilities to attain. We dominated all areas I believe, towards a group that received 5 rebounds and are harmful. I believed we narrowed them to nothing actually, so We left actually annoyed. We mentioned we must be harder.
“The probabilities got here and the probabilities went. One other day it may have been 3-0 and I do not assume they’d have complained. We had two extra possibilities at residence over the following week to attempt to safe three factors in these video games. We’ve got to remain secure. We’ve got to maintain going. , conserving the extent of efficiency in place, conserving the drive, the power and all of the constructive issues on show tonight. Nonetheless, we’re dissatisfied that we did not win a sport we deserved to win.”
Millwall Gary narrated: “Positively glad at that time. We knew it was going to be a troublesome sport, touring right here earlier than and enjoying plenty of video games, placing in an enormous quantity of power with a extremely restricted squad in the meanwhile. We have had plenty of accidents. Blackburn began rather well, And he moved the ball rather well, however you possibly can see we could not get shut sufficient.
“I am unable to criticize the gamers. They’ve given me completely every little thing in these previous couple of video games. 5 wins and a draw with fourth-placed Blackburn isn’t any disgrace. I believed we defended rather well, actually sturdy. One probability first half, I believe Gallagher, second half. One other half probability after which a fantastic save from Bart might be the most important second of the match to get a clear sheet and some extent. It is a actually powerful interval however the gamers have proven unbelievable dedication.”
