Alebiosu reacts to late penalty in Blackburn’s draw with Wolves
Ryan Alebiosu, a Super Eagles defender, was named Player of The Match after Blackburn Rovers drew with Wolves in their Championship opener. The match ended 2-2 following a controversial penalty awarded against Alebiosu in stoppage time, which denied Blackburn a win. Both Alebiosu and coach Tony Mowbray expressed frustration with the referee’s decision, believing the handball occurred outside the box. Despite the setback, Alebiosu praised his teammates' efforts and remains optimistic about the team's prospects this season.
Match highlights
- Ryan Alebiosu was penalized for handball in stoppage time, resulting in a late Wolves equalizer.
- Replays suggested the handball occurred outside the box, but the referee awarded a penalty.
- Raul Jimenez scored the penalty on his return to Wolves, securing a 2-2 draw.
- Marshall Munetsi and Andri Gudjohnsen scored for Wolves and Blackburn respectively, while Sean McLoughlin also netted for Blackburn.
- Alebiosu and coach Tony Mowbray voiced their disappointment but remain hopeful for the rest of the season.
