MOTM Alebiosu addresses penalty in Blackburn draw

Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu, named Player of the Match, commented on the controversial penalty decision that prevented Blackburn Rovers from securing a win against Wolves in their Championship debut at Molineux on Friday, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Blackburn appeared poised to return with all three points after overcoming a two-goal deficit to lead 2-1, but referee Farai Hallam awarded a spot kick in added time after Jackson Tchatchoua's cross hit Alebiosu's arm, with replays indicating the handball took place outside the box.

Without video assistant referee (VAR) in the English Football League (EFL), Wolves capitalized on the penalty, scored by Raul Jimenez, to secure a 2-2 draw. Blackburn's Sean McLoughlin had equalized for the home side through a Ryoya Morishita cross, and Andri Gudjohnsen added a third for Wolves just before halftime. The 24-year-old defender, linked with a summer move away from the club, expressed his disappointment with the decision, stating, "We're frustrated.

The boys have done everything to get the three points. The ball had been played, and I thought I was outside the box. Obviously the decision has gone against us." Blackburn coach Tony Mowbray, who was unable to secure a convincing start to his tenure with the club, also disagreed with the award. "Having watched the still pictures, it looks outside the box to me.

If it hits him on the hand and it is away from his body, I suppose in modern-day football (it is a penalty). But it still looks outside the box to me," Mowbray added. Despite the setback, Alebiosu remained proud of his teammates' effort and expressed confidence that Blackburn could challenge for a higher position in the table if they maintained their recent performance levels.

Blackburn Rovers aim to secure their first win of the new season when they host Middlesbrough at Ewood Park next weekend.