01-04-2023, 17:56
Preston North End 3 Potts Whiteman, Cannon Blackpool 1 Yates
PNE line-up: Woodman; Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Potts (Ledson, 74), Whiteman, Browne, Johnson (Onomah, 83), Fernández (Brady, 83); Cannon, Parrott (Delap, 67). Subs not used: Cornell, Bauer, Woodburn.
Blackpool line-up: Maxwell; Gabriel, Nelson, Husband; Lyons, Husband, Dougall (Patino, 45), Hamilton; Anderson (Poveda, 45), Yates, Hamilton (Bowler, 45), Rogers. Subs not used: Grimshaw, Carey, Thompson, Garbutt.
Attendance: 18,834 (2,196 away fans).
Referee: Mr A Marriner.
It's always nice to beat your local rivals, especally as you may be sending them towards reegation, not a terminal result for Pool but makes survival a little bit tougher
Great early atmosphere got even better when the goals went in, couple of changes for us, Lindsay and Hughes returned after injury sio for the first time in a while we had the early season defence.
First half
Both sides started well, they probably had a couple of half chances , Lyons was slightly unlucky when his goal bound effort was headed away for a corner, then the action was down the other end, Maxwell had already dealt well wih a shot from Parrott but he had little chance with Potts blitzer from the corner of the box, never celebrate a goal against you ex club, not Brad celebrated in front of the away fanns, his next touch was to clatter a Pool player picking up a yellow.
We played some decent stuff once we went ahead and the second was not far behind, free kick edge of the box, Maxwell didn't do himself any favours shpuld really have done better with free kick as Whiteman curled it round the wall and in it went.
In a game like this the next goal would be crucial. We managed easily to get through to half time without much alar, Pool looked destined for relegation on te first 45 minutes.
Second half
Three substitutes for Pool as they started the half better but were soon three down when we broke down the left Fernandez surging run, ball into Cannon not the greatest control however he adjusted well and right footed from 18 yards side footed the ball into the net, personal view superb goal.
Game over, pressure off and Pool decided to give it a goal way to late both wingers caused his issues and Rogers in midfield looked a more than decent player, they had a couple of chances which possibly they should have taken, if any had been taken it may have made it a different gam. Delap blocked by Maxwell should have done better
Right at the depth Yates pulled one back for the visitors met with a whimper of applause.
Three points and bragging rights for months to come
Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe:
"As derbies go, it was frantic at times, of course, but I'm delighted for the lads because they've shown loads of commitment and character.
"It was going to be crucial, whoever got the first goal, so for us to get it so early was great. After that, the lads carried out the game plan superbly.
"We know it's so tough to stay in and around the chasing pack, but that's what we'll try and do.
"We've still got three home games (out of seven) left to get results so we can get after those above us, so then it doesn't necessarily look as bad as it is."
Blackpool boss Mick McCarthy told BBC Radio Lancashire:
"I thought the free-kick for the second was a bit soft but we've got to block it. It went through the wall - someone's got to head that.
"2-0 down and they're playing well then and it became really difficult for our team.
"There were two great crosses from Hubby (James Husband) and we've got to score one. If we do score one it just changes the course of the game, like their first goal changes it and gets them up.
"Our leading goalscorer has got 12 (goals), someone else has got three and the next has got two. It's a real problem for us putting the ball in the net."
PNE line-up: Woodman; Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Potts (Ledson, 74), Whiteman, Browne, Johnson (Onomah, 83), Fernández (Brady, 83); Cannon, Parrott (Delap, 67). Subs not used: Cornell, Bauer, Woodburn.
Blackpool line-up: Maxwell; Gabriel, Nelson, Husband; Lyons, Husband, Dougall (Patino, 45), Hamilton; Anderson (Poveda, 45), Yates, Hamilton (Bowler, 45), Rogers. Subs not used: Grimshaw, Carey, Thompson, Garbutt.
Attendance: 18,834 (2,196 away fans).
Referee: Mr A Marriner.
It's always nice to beat your local rivals, especally as you may be sending them towards reegation, not a terminal result for Pool but makes survival a little bit tougher
Great early atmosphere got even better when the goals went in, couple of changes for us, Lindsay and Hughes returned after injury sio for the first time in a while we had the early season defence.
First half
Both sides started well, they probably had a couple of half chances , Lyons was slightly unlucky when his goal bound effort was headed away for a corner, then the action was down the other end, Maxwell had already dealt well wih a shot from Parrott but he had little chance with Potts blitzer from the corner of the box, never celebrate a goal against you ex club, not Brad celebrated in front of the away fanns, his next touch was to clatter a Pool player picking up a yellow.
We played some decent stuff once we went ahead and the second was not far behind, free kick edge of the box, Maxwell didn't do himself any favours shpuld really have done better with free kick as Whiteman curled it round the wall and in it went.
In a game like this the next goal would be crucial. We managed easily to get through to half time without much alar, Pool looked destined for relegation on te first 45 minutes.
Second half
Three substitutes for Pool as they started the half better but were soon three down when we broke down the left Fernandez surging run, ball into Cannon not the greatest control however he adjusted well and right footed from 18 yards side footed the ball into the net, personal view superb goal.
Game over, pressure off and Pool decided to give it a goal way to late both wingers caused his issues and Rogers in midfield looked a more than decent player, they had a couple of chances which possibly they should have taken, if any had been taken it may have made it a different gam. Delap blocked by Maxwell should have done better
Right at the depth Yates pulled one back for the visitors met with a whimper of applause.
Three points and bragging rights for months to come
Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe:
"As derbies go, it was frantic at times, of course, but I'm delighted for the lads because they've shown loads of commitment and character.
"It was going to be crucial, whoever got the first goal, so for us to get it so early was great. After that, the lads carried out the game plan superbly.
"We know it's so tough to stay in and around the chasing pack, but that's what we'll try and do.
"We've still got three home games (out of seven) left to get results so we can get after those above us, so then it doesn't necessarily look as bad as it is."
Blackpool boss Mick McCarthy told BBC Radio Lancashire:
"I thought the free-kick for the second was a bit soft but we've got to block it. It went through the wall - someone's got to head that.
"2-0 down and they're playing well then and it became really difficult for our team.
"There were two great crosses from Hubby (James Husband) and we've got to score one. If we do score one it just changes the course of the game, like their first goal changes it and gets them up.
"Our leading goalscorer has got 12 (goals), someone else has got three and the next has got two. It's a real problem for us putting the ball in the net."
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