"Yuki Ohashi clinched Blackburn Rovers a dramatic last-gasp 1-0 win over Preston North End to boost their Championship survival hopes. In Michael O'Neill's first match in charge at Ewood Park, it took until the closing seconds to clinch all three points, with Preston missing the chance to move into the play-off places. The visitors started on the front foot, with heavy winds almost catching out Blackburn's defence when Alfie Devine's corner got caught in it, but it looped onto the crossbar two minutes in."
"Mathias Jorgensen and Ohashi forced smart saves out of Cornell as Blackburn pushed for a late winner. And the Japan international eventually got it in the 95th minute as he ghosted away from his defender to thump Eiran Cashin's looping cross past the wrong-footed Cornell to snatch all three points. On the balance of the game, the hosts deserved the win, having 13 shots worth 1.06 expected goals (xG) to Preston's three, despite Paul Heckingbottom's side dominating possession."
Yuki Ohashi scored a stoppage-time winner to give Blackburn Rovers a 1-0 victory over Preston North End and strengthen their Championship survival bid. Michael O'Neill won his first match in charge at Ewood Park and followed it with a second straight victory since taking over. Preston began strongly and threatened early, with a wind-affected corner looping onto the crossbar and other chances saved or missed. Blackburn produced the better attacking numbers, finishing with 13 shots and an xG of 1.06. The late goal moved Blackburn six points clear of the relegation zone while denying Preston a chance to reach the play-offs.
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