Rovers “Cruz†to Intertoto win
Blackburn Rovers confirmed their place in the UEFA cup on Saturday with new signing Roque Santa Cruz watching on. Mark Hughes sealed a £3.5 million deal with Bayern Munich for the Paraguay international striker, before putting his side out to face FK Vetra with a two-goal cushion from the first leg of their Intertoto tie. His side responded with a 4-0 win with strikes from Gamst-Pedersen, Samba and strike duo Roberts and McCarthy who are now under threat from the new signing. Gamst-Pedersen and Bentley meanwhile, reminded us Fantasy Managers of their value by chipping in with two assists each.
The Blackburn lineup saw one change from the first leg with Mokoena preferred to Tugay. Cruz is expected to make his debut for Rovers in Wednesday night’s friendly at Huddersfield.
Blackburn Lineup: Friedel, Ooijer, Samba, Nelsen, Warnock, Bentley, Savage, Mokoena (Dunn 53), Pedersen, Roberts (Rigters 58), McCarthy (Derbyshire 58)
