Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes was hugely disappointed with the result against Newcastle United but was heartened by the spirit shown in the second period.
"I thought we were magnificent in the second half," Hughes said.
"We asked real questions of them and I thought we showed magnificent determination to get something out of the game.
"It was a fantastic goal and it always looked as if we were the team with the extra guy.
"I think their only shot on target in the second half was the third goal, which was into an empty net, so I think that shows how well we did in the second half.
"I thought we showed great character in trying circumstances."
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