Perhaps the last opportunity of the game falls to Ivan Campo's head, but his angled effort is easily gathered by Brad Friedel.

Both sides look resigned to the draw and a share of the bragging rights.

The visitors' attacking prowess has become more measured as they close in on a worthwhile point.

Rovers are ending this game very strongly as Bolton have seemingly run out of ideas.

It's Blackburn who are making all the running, only for Lucas Neill to shoot aimlessly wide from the edge of the area, with Jussi Jaaskelainen in no man's land.

Good possession by the visitors results in David Bentley's chip forcing Jussi Jaaskelainen to concede the corner.

Both sides sense the 3 points are there for the taking, but still a lack of guile is limiting goalscoring opportunities.

An ambitous volley from a good 50 yards out by Ivan Campo drifts predictably wide.

Thankfully, the game has come to life in the last few minutes, as Steven Reid fires in a low drive from the angle which forces a fine save from Jussi Jaaskelainen.

Bolton are awarded a free-kick in a central position just outside the area, and Jay-Jay Okocha's powerful curler is palmed away by Brad Friedel.

The double change has given Blackburn an attacking zest as Aaron Mokoena fires over from 25 yards.

Blackburn get a rare sight of goal but are frustrated by Jussi Jaaskelainen's recovery after the Finn was slow to react to a back-pass with Shefki Kuqi closing in.

Bolton sub Ricardo Gardner attempts to inject some quality into the action with an angled shot on the turn fired over the bar.

Blackburn have seemingly given up any ambition of attempting an effort on goal, opting to pass to the side or back rather than probe the home goal.

The game has reverted to the first half's littering of stoppages and hopeful balls long.

Rovers' ventures forward have now become punts towards the ever strong home defence.

Blackburn have started a lot brighter since the break, with Jussi Jaaskelainen forced to dash from his line to clear from the approaching Steven Reid.

From the resultant free-kick on the right flank, Ivan Campo spurns the chance of the half, powering a header over from Gary Speed's free-kick.

Good possession by Rovers in the middle of the park is seemingly the first time more than three passes have been strung together by either side.

The feeling is it will take a moment of magic are a big lapse of concentration if the score-sheet is going to be troubled this afternoon.

As Bolton try to take the initiative, the Rovers' back-line are retreating deeper to continue the stifling of any creative play.

The Trotters win a free-kick 35 yards out, but Gary Speed's drilled effort is dealt with by the wall.

As the home side, Bolton are being slightly more adventurous going forward than Rovers, but have still to trouble Brad Friedel.

Bolton get a sight on goal as Kevin Nolan's intelligent run sees him dash on to Kevin Davies' flick header, but the midfielder's attempted header on goal flashes tamely wide.

Rovers win a free-kick on the left flank, but Robbie Savage's deep cross is easy for Jussi Jaaskelainen to claim.

A crowded midfield and two strong defences is limiting creativity at The Reebok, but the passion of the two sides is more than evident.

Good work by Henrik Pedersen on the left fashions a sight of goal for El Hadji Diouf, but the Rovers defence quickly descends on him to avert the danger.

Both keepers have been spectators thus far as the two sides continue to cancel each other out.

The tackles are flying thick and fast as these Lancashire rivals battle for supremacy.

Rovers break and Morten Gamst Pedersen's long throw finds Matt Jansen in the area, but his turn and volley is quickly closed down by the home rearguard.

The visitors are slowly gaining a foothold in the game, patiently keeping possession in midfield but with little effect thus far.

Danger in the Rovers box but the ball won't come down for Stelios Giannakopoulos and Dominic Matteo hacks clear.

Rovers are struggling to find their feet in the opening exchanges as the Trotters pressurise every ball.

The home side have settled down quickly and the game is already shaping up to be a typical derby encounter.

Bolton immediately look to dictate the pace of the game by playing high up the pitch, but Ivan Campo's lofted ball drifts through to Brad Friedel.