Here’s how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players’ performances, with a six representing par for the course.
Aynsley Pears – 6
Some poor distribution in the first half, though he wasn’t alone. Made a smart save from Slater after his initial wayward pass.
Callum Brittain – 7
Looked likely to be involved if Rovers were to find a way through. Set-up Gueye for a good a chance and was an outlet on the right. But it was Longman, playing on his side, who was free at the back post.
Danny Batth – 7
Some lovely long diagonals into the feet of the attackers. Won plenty in the air.
Dom Hyam – 6
Guilty of giving the ball away too, uncharacteristically, in the opening 45. Defended well in the
Owen Beck – 5
Gave the ball away too often and missed a golden opportunity to score at 0-0.
Lewis Baker – 6
Was a bit slow to release the ball forward in the first half but played with more purpose after the break, much like Rovers in general.
Sondre Tronstad – 8
One of the few that played with some energy from the first whistle. Won plenty of tackles and interceptions.
Amario Cozier-Duberry – 8
The brightest of the forward line. Constantly provided a spark and had an effort cleared off the line having beaten the goalkeeper.
Todd Cantwell – 5
Simply had to score from 12 yards out. A massive chance at 0-0 which came back to haunt Rovers.
Tyrhys Dolan – 6
Was bright in the early stages with some nice touches but couldn’t get into the game.
Makhtar Gueye – 6
Had a goal-bound flick deflected from goal but otherwise, no real chances at goal.
Substitutes: Andi Weimann (Dolan, 62′) – 6
Could’ve scored late on but his shot was blocked on its way to goal.
Yuki Ohashi (Gueye, 62′) – 6
Didn’t get a real sight of goal. Didn’t really pick up the pace of the game.
John Buckley (Baker, 76′) – 6
Booked for hauling down Kamara on the break.
Harry Leonard (Cozier-Duberry, 83′) – N/A
Created the chance for Weimann but perhaps could’ve come on sooner.
Joe Rankin-Costello (Tronstad 83′) – N/A
A late change to try and add more energy.
Unused substitutes: Toth, McFadzean, Litherland, Hedges.
Referee: Dean Whitestone
Attendance: 16,245
