Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Portsmouth - Carter Rescues Late Point
Key Takeaways
- • Blackburn Rovers salvage a 1-1 draw against Portsmouth thanks to a 90+3' equalizer from Hayden Carter
- • Portsmouth led through Connor Ogilvie's 84th-minute strike before being denied a late victory
- • Portsmouth dominated possession at 57.3% and outshot Blackburn 14-10, but could not hold on
Blackburn, England, ENG — Hayden Carter headed Blackburn Rovers level deep into stoppage time to deny Portsmouth all three points in a Championship clash at Ewood Park, with the visitors unable to protect a late lead they had worked hard to earn.
Portsmouth had looked set to claim a deserved away victory after Connor Ogilvie broke the deadlock with six minutes remaining, capitalizing on a dominant second-half display in which the visitors controlled the tempo and created the clearer opportunities throughout. With the clock winding down, Portsmouth appeared on course to bank a valuable three points on the road.
Carter had other ideas. The Blackburn defender converted in the third minute of stoppage time to level the contest and send Ewood Park into relief, snatching a share of the spoils that had seemed beyond the hosts moments earlier.
GOALS:- 84' Connor Ogilvie - Portsmouth- 90+3' Hayden Carter - Blackburn Rovers
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Blackburn Rovers: Hayden Carter - stoppage-time equalizer to rescue a point- Portsmouth: Connor Ogilvie - gave Portsmouth the lead with a well-timed 84th-minute strike
KEY STAT: Portsmouth outshot Blackburn Rovers 14-10 and held 57.3% possession but were denied a winning result by a 90+3' equalizer.