End Of Cup Run

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Rovers loose semi final to Arsenal at Cardiff.

A Robert Pires goal just before half time and two late goals in the second half from Robin van Persie knocked out Rovers from the FA Cup this afternoon.

Arsenal: Lehmann, Lauren, Senderos, Toure, Cole, Pires, Silva, Vieira, Reyes (Aliadiere 90), Ljungberg (Fabregas 50), Bergkamp (Van Persie 82).

Subs Not Used: Almunia, Cygan.

Booked: Toure, Fabregas, Cole.

Goals: Pires 42, Van Persie 86, 90.

Blackburn: Friedel, Neill, Todd, Mokoena, Nelsen, Matteo (Stead 83), Pedersen, Flitcroft (Emerton 51), Reid, Thompson (Savage 63), Dickov.

Subs Not Used: Enckelman, Tugay.

Booked: Flitcroft, Thompson, Mokoena, Neill.

Att: 52,077.

Ref: S Dunn

Match Report to follow.