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2:28am Sunday 27th July 2008

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BLACKBURN Rovers suffered a 2-1 defeat in their latest friendly with Sporting Lisbon.

Having beaten Benfica 3-2 in their opening match in the Guadiana Cup on Friday evening, Rovers were hoping to seal a quick-fire double in the Algarve by claiming the scalp of a Lisbon side that finished second in Portugal's top division last term.

However, despite taking the lead at the Vila Real de Santo Antonio Stadium, courtesy of a goal from Benni McCarthy, Paul Ince's side were narrowly edged out on the night.

Returning to Portugal for the first time since he quit Porto two years ago, McCarthy fired Rovers into a 19th minute lead, when he emphatically converted a penalty after David Dunn was tripped in the area.

However, Lisbon struck back two minutes later, thanks to a stunning free kick from defender Pedro Silva.

Lisbon's Tonel then bagged the winner midway through the second half when he scored from an acute angle.

* For a full report and reaction see Monday's Lancashire Telegraph.

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Robbie, Manchester says...
1:12pm Sun 27 Jul 08

looking at the team ince was able to put out i think we did really well.

the team was pretty much 50% youth 50% experianced, and to only lose to a good team like sporting 2-1 is a great result.

anyone got some custard, as i may need it for my humble pie, as ince seems to be proving me wrong

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kevin e, portugal says...
2:58pm Mon 28 Jul 08

I was at the match and Rovers reserves out-played Sporting's first eleven but conceded two sloppy goals. The youngsters were excellent throughout - yet another reason to be optimistic about the new season.

Well done Rovers.


Bring it on!

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