[Archived] News Article -> 2012/13 Full-Time: Burnley 1 Rovers 1

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Rovers and Burnley have drawn at Turf Moor after a fast-paced and scrappy match. Rovers will be extremely disappointed that they couldn't hold onto their lead, but will no doubt be pleased that they were able to keep the unbeaten run against Burnley going with a good point away from home.

Burnley were the better side in the first half and Duff, Austin and Paterson all forced Robinson into good saves. Their best chance came after Rovers had failed to properly clear their lines, but Shackell fired over when he really could have done better. The away side offered little going forward and failed to force Grant into a single save, with Rhodes isolated up front and Pedersen failing to deliver from set-pieces.

In the second half things improved for Rovers and the introduction of King seemed to change the momentum of the match. The Norwegian troubled Burnley with his pace and his ability to cut in from the left, but it was eventually from the other side of the pitch that they took the lead. Formica produced a fine cross and Rhodes showed considerable commitment in getting his head to the ball to put Rovers ahead. It looked as though that goal would be enough and Rovers were looking comfortable enough, but with two minutes left in the match Burnley pulled level. Stanislas put a good ball into the box and Vokes managed to get the slightest of touches to send the ball flying past a helpless Robinson.

Overall it was a fair point and neither side can be too unhappy with the result, but Rovers will know that they were only minutes away from ensuring bragging rights for another few months. Hostilities will resume on March 17th when Burnley make the trip to Ewood Park.

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