BLACKBURN, United Kingdom – Blackburn Rovers go face Middlesbrough for crucial Championship match for play-off spot on Friday evening at 8 PM BST. Rovers don dey struggle recently, as dem sit for 11th position, five points away from top six after dem no win any of their last six games (1 draw, 5 losses).
On the other hand, Middlesbrough dey ride high with four wins in their last six matches (1 draw, 1 loss) and dem don level with West Bromwich Albion for sixth place. If dem fit win against Rovers, dem go surpass Coventry City for fifth place before other matches fit take place this weekend.
First half don finish with score 0-2, as Boro dey dominate the game. Tommy Conway open the scoring very early, hitting target just two minutes after kick-off with assist from Kelechi Iheanacho. Less than ten minutes later, Samuel Iling-Junior confirm Boro lead with another goal, making am 0-2.
The home team Rovers no fit create enough chances, only managing one shot on target in the first half. Crowd at Ewood Park don dey show signs of frustration, as dem dey expect plenty from their team who no fit win since Valerien Ismael take over as manager.
“We dey try to find our rhythm but e no dey work well for us right now,” Ismael talk after the match don start. “We need to step up our game if we want to achieve our goals for this season.”
For Boro side, Iheanacho don dey crucial for dem success, as im dey assist numerous goals and push the team forward. “We focus on every game, but today we just try to secure this win and keep the momentum going,” Iheneacho comment after im team don secure their lead.
As match dey continue into second half, Boro dey hope to seal the win while Rovers dey look for any opportunity to bounce back and minimize their losing streak. Fans dey rally behind Rovers, but the challenge go need plenty effort as dem don dey struggle for form lately.
Match dey unfold as both teams dey wrestle for a significant three points, which fit determine their fate for remaining part of the season.
