Source: PA
Kalinic strike sees off Toffees
Blackburn striker Nikola Kalinic grabbed the only goal of the game to stun Everton at Ewood Park.
The industrious frontman took advantage of a blunder from goalkeeper Tim Howard in the 14th minute and that was enough to give his side victory.
Everton went into the match with high expectations as they a fully fit squad to call on. Instead they failed to get going and it was only late in the game goalkeeper Paul Robinson was tested.
Blackburn remained solid throughout with Morten Gamst Pedersen and Phil Jones taking control of a crowded midfield.
They almost opened the scoring after two minutes against an Everton side dressed in pink. Pedersen's clever chip released Martin Olsson but with only goalkeeper Howard to beat he hoisted his shot over the top.
But Sam Allardyce's side took the lead in the 14th minute following a mistake from Howard. He raced out his goal to try and clear his lines but instead spilled the ball and Kalinic was on hand to sweep it home.
