Wayne Rooney Red Card Sparks Drama in Plymouth's Win Over Blackburn
- Plymouth Argyle took an early lead in the match with a goal from Michael Obafemi in the 15th minute.
- Wayne Rooney was sent off after protests regarding Blackburn's equalizing goal in the 86th minute.
- Morgan Whittaker scored a dramatic winner for Plymouth in stoppage time, securing a 2-1 victory.
In a Championship match held in England, Plymouth Argyle secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers. Plymouth initially took the lead in the 15th minute through a goal from on-loan Burnley striker Michael Obafemi, assisted by Ibrahim Cissoko. The match took a turn in the 86th minute when Blackburn's Joe Rankin-Costello equalized, prompting protests from Plymouth's bench. This led to manager Wayne Rooney being shown a red card by referee James Linington. However, the game concluded with more excitement as Morgan Whittaker scored a last-minute winner for Plymouth in the seventh minute of stoppage time, allowing the team to rise to 14th place in the league. The match showcased Plymouth's resilience and ability to respond under pressure, despite the setback of losing their manager to a red card.