Rovers Win Away Leg.

[Alan75]

Goals by Benni McCarthy and Matt Derbyshire in each half, put Rovers in the driving seat of this third round first leg Intertoto Cup tie against FK Vetra, this afternoon.

McCarthy opened the score in the 29th minute, when he converted Pedersens cross from the right, from six yards, .

Rovers had to wait until the 80th minute to ensure a win, when substitute, Matt Derbyshire's long range shot bounced off a divot over keeper Vaidas Zutautas into the Vetra net.

Rovers will defend their 2-0 lead against FK Vetra, next Saturday at Ewood Park.