Addicks stunned as Rovers stage amazing comeback

Charlton 2 Blackburn 3

Addicks stunned as Rovers stage amazing comeback

Rovers had looked to be heading out when they trailed 2-0 with only 15 minutes to go. However, substitute Shefki Kuqi gave them a lifeline before a stunning 30-yard effort from David Thompson levelled the tie.

There was still time, though, for a grandstand finale, as David Bentley - on loan from Arsenal - swept home Morten Gamst Pedersen’s low centre to cap an amazing turnaround and leave the Addicks shell-shocked.

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