Wed Jul 2 15:04:30 2008

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FA fines Blackburn for fracas

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Blackburn, England (Sports Network) - The Football Association has fined Blackburn Rovers for failing to control their players in the 1-0 victory at Newcastle United in March.

Rovers were warned as to their future conduct and fined nearly $20,000, of which nearly $15,500 was suspended until May 31.

Matt Derbyshire scored a last-gasp winner for Mark Hughes' side at St James' Park, but the game would also be remembered for a remarkable fight between Habib Beye and Morten Gamst Pedersen over a disputed throw in.

The incident led to approximately a dozen players and staff from both clubs getting involved as the pair grappled on the touchline.

A brief statement on the FA's official website read: "The Commission found the club guilty of failing to ensure that their players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)