Sting in tail for Blackburn

BLACKBURN suffered late UEFA Cup heartbreak as they came within 90 seconds of creating club history.

In 16 previous matches in both the UEFA Cup and Champions League, Rovers had won just one match, and that a dead-rubber group stage clash against Rosenborg at Ewood Park.

Consequently, in coming from behind in this UEFA Cup first-round, first leg tie with goals from Robbie Savage and Benni McCarthy, Rovers were poised to win on the road on the continent after nine attempts.