Blackburn Rovers are officially safe from relegation after a 2-0 win over Portsmouth on Saturday. One goal in reach half was enough to make the difference.
The score was opened after 31 minutes. Morten Gamst Pedersen controlled the ball in the penalty area and, requiring two attempts, pushed the ball into the net from close range.
South African Benni McCarthy doubled the advantage three minutes before the hour as Hermann Hreidarsson handled in the area. The strike made no mistake from the spot.
It was a match of few chances, in which Blackburn mostly defended their lead against an incapable Portsmouth side.