blushes are spared

[Kontol]

What does the phrase "blues are spared" actually mean in this sentence?

33' Troost-Ekong makes a mess of a defensive header, but his blushes are spared when Foden then turns quickly and shoots over from inside the Watford area.

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[Rover_KE]

It's 'blushes' — not 'blues'. (I've edited your thread title).

Troost-Ekong would have been embarrassed if Foden had scored as a result of his mistake.