Alebiosu faults Wolves late penalty decision vs Blackburn

Raúl Jiménez's 93rd‑minute penalty sealed a dramatic 2‑2 draw as Wolverhampton Wanderers fought back against Blackburn Rovers’ in Friday’s Championship clash, a moment that left Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu faulting the Wolves for a controversial late decision in the final minutes.

Late penalty decides the draw

The match unfolded as a tight battle, with both Championship clubs creating chances and swapping goals before the final whistle. Blackburn vs Wolverhampton saw each side take the lead, only for the late penalty to level the scores.

Alebiosu’s reaction and Man of the Match

Ryan Alebiosu, the Nigerian international, insisted replays showed he was standing outside the box when the ball struck his arm, calling the decision unfair. OkonkwoThe, he added, felt a gutting disappointment as the penalty was awarded.

“We’re frustrated, the boys have done everything to get the three points,” Alebiosu told . “The ball has been played, and I thought I was outside the box… obviously the decision has gone against us. The boys dug deep, and we thought we had it. If we play like that every week, we’ll go far in the table.”

Despite conceding the controversial late penalty, Alebiosu was named official Man of the Match for Blackburn Rovers. Also:Championship clubs battle for crucial points as the season progresses.

Blackburn will next host Middlesbrough at Ewood Park next weekend. Read Also the upcoming fixtures to see how the clubs respond.