Tosin Adarabioyo Sparks Thrilling Comeback

8th November 2019

Building on a series of confident performances, Tosin Adarabioyo delivered another impressive display for Blackburn Rovers this weekend, completing a full 90 minutes and scoring his first senior goal. Facing Sheffield Wednesday at home, Tosin's moment of brilliance came with just two minutes remaining, as Blackburn trailed 1-0. With determination and poise, he rose above the defense to meet a perfectly delivered cross, directing the ball across the goal and over the opposing goalkeeper’s head to secure the equalizer. This pivotal moment set the stage for teammate John Buckley to net the winning goal just three minutes later, sealing a thrilling comeback for Blackburn.

Tosin’s performance was nothing short of outstanding. He dominated the air with nine aerial duels won, led the team in completed passes, maintained a 100% tackle success rate, and made four crucial clearances. For his efforts, he was awarded the Man of the Match title, a fitting recognition of his contributions on the pitch. Additionally, his remarkable display earned him a spot in the EFL Team of the Week, underscoring his growing influence in the squad.

This strong showing marks a significant milestone in Adarabioyo's development as a player and demonstrates the potential for greatness that lies ahead. As he continues to build on these accomplishments, we eagerly anticipate his future performances, inspired by his commitment to excellence and the unwavering pursuit of his goals.

“There were lots of good performances today, I was pleased for lots of them today. Tosin scored a goal and he was magnificent. We’ve struggled against teams who play direct football against us and today I told him he had to stand up and be counted and be the man who heads the ball. It’s underestimated how important heading the ball back over the halfway line from goal-kicks is and that’s what he did for us today and scored as well. So I’m delighted with him.”

— Tony Mowbray, Blackburn Rovers Manager