Blackburn vs Sunderland: A Tale of Two Halves

It was a game of two halves, as Blackburn Rovers came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Sunderland in the Championship on Saturday.

Sunderland took the lead in the 13th minute through Yuki Ohashi, but Chris Rigg leveled for Blackburn just before the half-hour mark.

Wilson Isidor put Sunderland back in front in the 55th minute, but Harry Leonard equalized for Blackburn in the 90th minute.

The result leaves Blackburn in fifth place in the Championship, while Sunderland is in fourth place.

First half

Sunderland started the game brightly and took the lead through Ohashi, who headed home from a corner.

Blackburn responded well to going behind and leveled through Rigg, who finished well from close range.

The rest of the first half was evenly contested, with both teams having chances to score.

Second half

Sunderland started the second half strongly and regained the lead through Isidor, who finished well from inside the box.

Blackburn continued to push for an equalizer, and they were rewarded in the 90th minute when Leonard scored from close range.

The result was a fair reflection of the game, with both teams having their chances.

Blackburn Rovers showed great character to come from behind and earn a point against Sunderland.

The result keeps Blackburn in the hunt for a play-off place, while Sunderland remains in contention for automatic promotion.

The two teams will meet again at the Stadium of Light on April 15.