In the Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers, the narrow 0-1 victory for Blackburn was clinched by a solitary goal early in the second half. The defining moment came at 01:07:30 when Blackburn capitalized on a lapse in Sheffield Wednesday's defensive setup. This goal proved to be the crucial difference, highlighting Blackburn's clinical finishing in a match where clear chances were at a premium.

Sheffield Wednesday's offensive efforts were quantified by their eight corner kicks compared to Blackburn's three, indicating a more aggressive approach in the attacking third. Despite this, they failed to convert set-piece opportunities into tangible goals. The home side's inability to break Blackburn's defensive resilience was evident, as they did not register any goals despite their superior number of corners and attempts to exert pressure.

Defensively, both teams were disciplined with Blackburn Rovers receiving the match's only yellow card at 01:33:00 in the second half. Sheffield demonstrated a clean defensive display without conceding any cards. However, their defensive discipline could not make up for the missed opportunities in front of goal. The lack of offsides, two for Sheffield against one for Blackburn, ahead of clearer penalty area chances underscores a tactical setup favoring cautious build-up play. Ultimately, Blackburn's ability to maximize their opportunity and maintain defensive solidity against Sheffield's attacking intent was the decisive factor in their victory.

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