WHO starred - who didn't

JUSSI JAASKELAINEN 8

Two impressive first half saves and some solid, confident handling.

NICKY HUNT 7

The local lad kept his cool and kept close tabs on Rovers' Pedersen.

TAL BEN HAIM 8

Had a row with Campo first half but he kept his nerve and performed well.

BRUNO N'GOTTY 8

One or two untidy moments in the first quarter but proved a major force.

RICARDO GARDNER 6

Clumsy at times and careless in his delivery but showed great determination.

JAY JAY OKOCHA 5

One of his least effective performances. He looked out of sorts and off his game.

IVAN CAMPO 6

Wasted too much possession first half but improved with a more solid second.

GARY SPEED 7

Embarrassed to receive the Man of the Match award: "I don't deserve it," he said.

STELIOS 5

Tried hard but just couldn't make an impression on the game.

EL-HADJI DIOUF 6

Busy without being as effective as he has been - until he won the controversial penalty.

KEVIN NOLAN 7

Good energy, full commitment up front then in midfield all good traits in a derby.

Subs: Kevin Davies (7) for Okocha 53 mins, Henrik Pedersen (5) for Stelios 67 mins, Khalilou Fadgia for Diouf 78 mins. Not used: Fernando Hierro, Kevin Poole.

Blackburn ratings

BRAD FRIEDEL 7

LUCAS NEILL 7

ANDY TODD 8

AARON MOKOENA 7

DOMINIC MATTEO 7

BRETT EMERTON 6

ROBBIE SAVAGE 6

DAVID THOMPSON 7

MORTEN GAMST PEDERSEN 6

JAY BOTHROYD 5

PAUL GALLAGHER 5

Subs: Jonathan Stead (5) for Gallagher 61 mins, Jemal Johnson (5) for Bothroyd 61 mins. Not used: Nils-Eric Johansson, Steven Reid, , Peter Enckelman.