25/05 - 15:00
Sheffield United edged out Blackburn Rovers, 3x0, on Saturday, relating to matchday 25 of Championship. Before this matchday, Sheffield's team came from a win, and Blackburn's team came from two defeats. Billy Sharp was the main player.
The first half came to an end without goals.
In the 51st minute, Sheffield United saw Chris Basham get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. After 71 minutes, Blackburn Rovers saw Richard Smallwood get a straight red card The opening goal was scored by Billy Sharp in the 73rd minute, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box. It was his 15th goal of the season. Sheffield's team scored their second goal of the game through forward, with 77 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot strike, after a pass from Enda Stevens. Forward is on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games scoring. David McGoldrick netted the last goal after 82 minutes.
After the result Sheffield United are 4th in the table, with 44 points, while Blackburn Rovers sit 15th place, with 31 points. Next up, Chris Wilder's team will play away against Wigan Athletic, while Tony Mowbray's team will host West Bromwich.
