Sheffield Wednesday rose above the Championship relegation zone after a crucial 3-1 triumph over Blackburn.
Backed by a passionate away crowd of 7,321, Danny Rohl’s squad responded with a well-deserved win on a tense day against fellow strugglers Rovers.
An impressive lob by Josh Windass early in the game was countered by Sammie Szmodics’ well-executed finish in the ninth minute, evening the score.
Sheffield Wednesday then took control, netting two goals in a span of six minutes in the second half. Marvin Johnson calmly slotted home to complete a swift counter-attack, followed by an unfortunate own goal from Aynsley Pears, cementing Wednesday’s victory.
This triumph lifted the Owls one point above the relegation zone, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches.
Blackburn, fresh off a win against Leeds, struggled to pose a threat, apart from a second-half opportunity for Szmodics. They now sit just three points clear of the relegation zone.
Sheffield Wednesday’s enthusiastic away supporters were rewarded early on when Windass capitalized on a defensive error, scoring with a superb long-range shot.
Despite both teams showing some disjointedness in possession, Wednesday missed opportunities to extend their lead before halftime. However, they capitalized on their chances in the second half, with Johnson and an unfortunate Pears own goal securing the victory.
Both managers reflected on the game, with Blackburn’s John Eustace expressing disappointment in his team’s defensive lapses, while Sheffield Wednesday’s Danny Rohl emphasized the importance of continuing their momentum and praised his team’s performance and mentality.
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