[Archived] News Article -> 2012/13 Half-Time: Rovers 0 Blackpool 0

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There have yet to be any goals at Ewood Park in the Good Friday match against Blackpool. Both sides have had chances to score, but quality has been at a premium and neither side has managed to seriously test the opposition keeper.

Blackpool settled in quickly and were immediately on the front foot and controlling possession inside the Rovers half. For all of their pressure the away side failed to create any real chances and the first goal-scoring opportunity fell to Grant Hanley. The Rovers central defender had grabbed his first international goal a week before, but failed to get his right-footed effort on target when the ball found its way to him after a scramble in the penalty area. Shortly after, Dunn fired narrowly over with an effort from just outside of the area and Derbyshire then missed a decent opportunity to give Blackpool the lead when he headed over from a corner.

The only major talking point of the first half came when Jason Lowe was fouled by Mackenzie. It was a two-footed challenge and could have easily warranted a red, but the central defender was only shown a yellow card. As the half drew to a close, the two sides continued to cancel each other out, but Phillips nearly gave Blackpool the lead when his effort from 30 yards flew only a whisker past the post.

Rovers will know that three points would be invaluable in their fight against relegation and Gary Bowyer will no doubt be keen to maintain his unbeaten record as interim manager.

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