Dunn downs Clarets

David Dunn
12 April 2012

David Dunn's first-half penalty earned Blackburn a 1-0 win and the local bragging rights and increased Burnley's relegation fears in a controversial derby at Turf Moor.

Dunn converted a 20th-minute spot-kick after Clarets goalkeeper Brian Jensen was adjudged to have tripped Martin Olsson, although replays suggested Olsson was already going to ground before any contact was made.

Referee Mike Dean then failed to spot an obvious handball by Rovers goalkeeper Jason Brown as Burnley's 31-year wait for a win over their neighbours continued.

Blackburn thought they had the lead in the 18th minute but Olsson was ruled offside after taking the ball down, turning and lashing it past Jensen. If that decision appeared contentious, even more controversy surrounded the incident that followed as Rovers made their breakthrough.

Olsson broke into the box and cut inside Jensen, who had rushed out to meet him. There seemed to be minimal contact between the two players but Olsson tumbled to the turf and Dean pointed to the spot.

Dunn stepped up to smash home his third goal of the week and put the visitors ahead.

Dean had done little to enamour himself to the Burnley faithful and made himself even more unpopular in the 39th minute as Chris Samba brought down Elliott on the edge of the area.

Samba was booked and Clarets fans cried out for a penalty but Dean only gave a free-kick which was subsequently wasted.

Dean was involved in yet more controversy with 15 minutes from the end when he failed to spot a clear handball by Brown.

David Nugent chased a ball which Brown rushed out to gather, but the goalkeeper made a hash of it and clearly handled as he stumbled out of the box.

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