Blackburn scrape into second round

Blackburn have went through to the second round of the UEFA Cup after defeating CSKA Sofia on away goals.

Blackburn scrape into second round

Blackburn have went through to the second round of the UEFA Cup after defeating CSKA Sofia on away goals.

Rovers took a 3-0 lead in the match and looked to be cruising into the next round.

In the second half Sofia got back into the game with two quick goals, and scored a third with just two minutes to go.

Blackburn held out, however, to scrape through on away goals.

Result: CSKA Sofia 3 Blackburn Rovers 3 (4-4 on agg Blackburn win on away goals).

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