Blackburn fixtures best2010

Yakubu found the target in the 66th minute, heading in powerfully at the back post from an Arteta centreBut the lead lasted just a minute - with some poor defending allowing Santa Cruz with the opportunity to latch onto a long ball from Stephen Warnock before sliding his shot under HowardMoyes stood on the touchline with his head in his hands as Lescott remonstrated with the assistant referee claiming an offside should have been awarded.The arrival of 16-year-old Jose Baxter for his Premier League debut provided a spark for the crowd and the team alike with 11 minutes of the contest remainingHe became the youngest player to play for thfirst-team - beating James Vaughan's record by 80 days. And he also beat the hitman's record as the Club's youngest ever goalscorer nine minutes later, heading over at the back post from a Phil Jagielka centreIt would have been a dream for the youngster - but his place in Everton history books remains secure anywayHe will look back on the game with bitter-sweet memories though, thanks to Andre Ooijer's injury-time strike that consigned Everton to a morale-sapping defeat.
The hero almost turned villain moments later when a wayward pass was picked up by Morten Gamst Pedersen. His shot was deflected wideRoque Santa Cruz then headed wide as the match opened at a good pace. It was an early warning that was followed by another headed effort from the striker in the 13th minute that went over the barAt the other end, Robinson had to act quickly to divert a deflected Leon Osman cross over the bar and Nuno Valente blasted over from the edge of the areaThe deadlock was broken in the 23rd minute, David Dunn stealing the ball on the edge of the area and producing an impressive left-footed strike that left Howard with no chanceMoyes shuffled things around after the goal, switching Valente from left-back to left-midfield, with Baines moving in the opposite direction. And on 40 minutes Everton went close to levelling when a Mikel Arteta free-kick sailed inches over the barAnother Rodwell drive on the stroke of the interval was deflected behind from a corner. And during that period of pressure the equaliser materialised, Arteta sending in a sublime free-kick from wide on the left that left Robinson with no chanceThere was barely chance to kick-off before the half-time whistle blewEverton started brightly in the second period, with a tantalising cross from Baines inches from being turned in by YakubuAt the other end, a bold run by Jason Roberts was eventually halted by a decent save from HowardCan anyone challenge Manchester United's dominance of the Barclays Premier League? The Red Devils have won three league titles in a row but star man Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Real Madrid is sure to give their rivals some hope. Burnley, Wolves and Birmingham all make a welcome return to the top flight - the Clarets securing their place at the top table after a 33-year absence after a stunning play-off victory at
Blackburn fixtures
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