Doncaster Rovers drew 1-1 with Blackpool in a match that shifted dramatically in the final half-hour after a relatively measured opening.
Blackpool looked the sharper side for long stretches. Owen Bailey gave them the lead on 29 minutes, and Karoy Anderson's effort just before the interval suggested the visitors were comfortable enough in their work.
The second half told a different story. Niall Ennis pulled Doncaster level on 60 minutes, and within the space of three minutes Josh Bowler and Ashley Fletcher were both introduced from the bench. Bowler made an immediate impression, registering an effort at 62 minutes before Harry Clifton restored Blackpool's advantage a minute later.
Fraser Horsfall then levelled for Doncaster on 74 minutes, setting up a frantic closing period. Hakeeb Adelakun entered the action and made his presence felt twice, first at 79 minutes and again at 83, while Ashley Fletcher added further threat before completing his involvement on 88 minutes.
Ben Close and Patrick McCarthy both received bookings in the 86th minute as the game grew fractious. Hayden Coulson was cautioned two minutes later, and Horsfall picked up a second yellow card on 89 minutes to reduce Doncaster to ten men in stoppage time.
The final whistle arrived with the score at 1-1. Doncaster will feel the late dismissal complicates an otherwise decent point, while Blackpool leave having failed to hold a lead they carried twice.
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