TWO goals from Greek substitute Dimi Papadopoulos inflicted a disappointing 3-0 defeat on the Seasiders at Turf Moor.

Pool boss Steve McMahon pointed out afterwards that defensive errors were at fault for the first round exit and that his side also failed to capitalise after they had fought back early in the second half.

But it wasn't Pool's night in this Worthington Cup first round and in the end were soundly beaten. Burnley dominated the opening half hour and Pool can thank themselves lucky for only conceding one goal in this period. The opener came from an unlikely source - Dean West after 13 minutes finding a way through the Blackpool wall to score from a free-kick on the edge of the area.

I was disappointed with the wall, the players have got be prepared to get hurt," said McMahon.

"They said they jumped but I think they jumped out of the way. You have got to stop the free kick.

"If the ball goes into the top corner there is nothing you can do about it but if it goes low into the middle of the net it is a problem. You have got to be brave but that killed us."

Pool picked up towards the end of the half with some slick passing and bothJohn Murphy and Paul Dalglish came close to equalising.

But Pool's best chance came in the second half in what was the turning point in the game. After a knock down from a Scott Taylor, Murphy found himself five yards out with only the keeper to beat, but failed to hit the target.

Clarets boss Stan Ternant made an inspired substitution on the hour mark, bringing on exciting teenager Dimi Papadopoulos.

And within minutesl, the Greek U21 international had doubled Burnley's lead, looping over a stranded Phil Barnes after a flick-on from Gareth Taylor.

Papadopolous then secured the win for the Clarets shortly afterwards when he reacted quickest to Gareth Taylor's saved penalty after Simon Grayson had handled in the area.

"Simon is an experienced pro and he should know you just can't raise your hands in the 18 yard box," said McMahon. "It was a definite penalty."