Blackburn Rovers rally as Jorgensen seals late turnaround | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Blackburn Rovers came from behind to beat Millwall 2-1 at the Den. In the 54th minute, Luke Cundle put the Lions ahead from Femi Azeez's cross. Zak Sturge was sent off (59.), and substitute Mathias Jorgensen equalised (80.) then struck the winner (85.). Blackburn attempted 20 shots to nine, with 53.4% possession as the Lions tired with 10 men. The result drops the Lions from third to fourth and lifts Blackburn from 20th to 19th, with the Lions visiting Ipswich next and Blackburn hosting Middlesbrough.

Player of the Match: Mathias Jorgensen changed the game with a late brace, scoring twice from three shots after coming on.

Stat of the Match: Blackburn Rovers produced 42 clearances, a measure of the defensive work needed to protect the points.

Three Things We Learned: The Lions' red card reshaped the contest, preceding Blackburn's late surge. Femi Azeez created three chances and supplied the assist for the opener. Eiran Cashin won 12 aerial duels and made 10 clearances, towering in Blackburn's back line.