Blackburn cruelly denied three points twice after match was controversially replayed

Blackburn were denied victory over Ipswich by a dramatic late equaliser, over two months after first missing out on three points.

A 94th-minute equaliser from Sindre Walle Egeli was enough to earn the Tractor Boys a 1-1 draw at Ewood Park on Tuesday night, in a replay of the two sides’ abandoned match in September.

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Why was Blackburn and Ipswich replayed?

Fans will recall that this Championship encounter was first held on September 20, where Rovers found themselves leading 1-0 in the 80th minute thanks to Todd Cantwell’s penalty.

They also had a one player more than their opponents, with Ipswich’s Jacob Greaves being sent off on 49 minutes.

But controversy struck when referee Stephen Martin brought the game to a halt with 10 minutes of normal time remaining.

This was due to the playing surface becoming increasingly waterlogged due to heavy rain, and after the Ewood Park pitch was unable to drain, Martin was forced to end the game early.

The decision sparked huge controversy, and Rovers fans were left feeling incensed when the EFL announced the fixture would be replayed in full.

Rovers denied again

With the rescheduled fixture finally taking place on Wednesday night, Blackburn’s players were no doubt spurred on by injustice.

And they looked to have finally overcome their opponents when Andri Gudjohnsen put them in front in the 76th minute.

But there was further pain in store for Valerien Ismael’s side, as Egeli slotted in an equaliser with practically the last kick of the game to once again deny the home side three points.

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