Benni McCarthy experienced mixed emotions as he scored and was then sent off in Blackburn's 2-2 draw at West Brom.
10-man Rovers fight for a point
Benni McCarthy experienced mixed emotions at The Hawthorns after scoring Blackburn's opening goal then being sent off for a second bookable offence.
An eventful first half saw Albion produce the better of the attacking play as they looked to end their dismal recent form. However a defensive blunder by on loan AZ Alkmaar defender Ryan Donk, who pulled Jason Roberts' shirt on the edge of the area saw a penalty given by referee Mike Jones and McCarthy stepped up to score.
McCarthy then saw red for a handball after having been booked previously, although there were claims that he was pushed by Donk as he raised his arm.
The second half saw constant pressure by Albion who equalised on 55 minutes as Roman Bednar turned on the edge of the area to drive past Paul Robinson.
Five minutes later the Baggies took the lead when Ishmael Miller, a handful for the Rovers defence throughout, used his strength to turn and crack an unstoppable drive past Robinson.
But it was left to Keith Andrews to score his first goal for 10-man Blackburn to salvage a point against Tony Mowbray's side.
Andrews, signed from MK Dons in August for £1.3 million, drilled a low 20-yard cross-shot past Baggies goalkeeper Scott Carson to secure a 2-2 draw.
Quality
Miller justified Mowbray's decision to promote him to the starting line-up after breaking his duck for the campaign against Newcastle in midweek.
And the quality of his goal against Rovers suggests there is a talent waiting to be unleashed once he fully adjusts to the demands of the top flight, although he still has much to learn before being the finished article.
After 13 minutes Ince's side went ahead after Donk needlessly conceded a penalty.
There appeared to be little danger but Donk, who had also given away a penalty at Newcastle, tugged at the shirt of former Albion striker Roberts.
Up stepped McCarthy and the power of his shot ensured it nestled in the corner of the net even though Carson dived the right way.
Rovers 'keeper Robinson beat out a fierce volley from James Morrison, then Borja Valero chipped over the bar, before McCarthy picked up the first of his yellow cards after 19 minutes for bringing down Greening.
Robert Koren was also off target, before McCarthy handled a 36th-minute clearance from Olsson near the halfway line and was sent off.
Ince looked incensed by the decision but his striker should have known better considering he had already received a yellow card.
Donk was then booked for returning to the action without permission after receiving treatment on the touchline.
Piledriver
Carson had to be alert to turn aside a swerving attempt from Emerton in first half injury-time while Robinson went down to his left to cling on to a drive from Miller in the final seconds of the half.
Blackburn had a remarkable let-off when Miller hit the post with a left foot shot, then Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen inadvertently deflected the ball against the bar and the upright before the danger was cleared.
Robinson did well to beat out a 25-yards Koren piledriver but Rovers were under the cosh and after 55 minutes Bednar brought the hosts level.
Valero and Miller were involved in the build-up before releasing Bednar, who poked the ball past Robinson for his fourth goal of the campaign.
Blackburn seemed powerless to stop the tide of attacks towards their goal and after 62 minutes a superb strike by Miller put the Baggies in front.
Valero played the ball into the feet of Miller and in an instant he spun on the edge of the box and crashed a fierce low shot past the dive of Robinson into the corner of the net.
Albion looked as if they were going to take full honours - but with seconds remaining they were denied when Andrews' angled drive sped past Carson.
