Doncaster Rovers secured their first victory of the League One season with a hard-fought 2-0 win away at Peterborough United.
Grant McCann made one change from the team that lost at AFC Wimbledon last weekend. Sean Grehan, fresh from earning a call-up to represent Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level, replaced the injured Matty Pearson at the heart of the defence in an otherwise unchanged team.
Doncaster Rovers were the better side in the first half and deservedly took the lead through Alfie May’s strike from close distance after just 15 minutes. It was the striker’s first League One goal from open play since returning to DN4 and also summer signing Leon Ayinde’s first assist in the Football League after his move from Ipswich Town.
Peterborough responded with renewed enthusiasm in the second half but despite having 14 shots at goal failed to register a single shot on target as Rovers were able to absorb a few waves of pressure. Ultimately, the game was decided in the closing stages when substitute Isaac Hutchinson finished the job with a goal from close distance.
Here are our player ratings from the game.
9. Leon Ayinde - 7
Showed great pace to find space in the Peterborough box before providing an excellent assist for Alfie May's opener. A performance which highlights the young winger's potential. | DRFC
10. Brandon Hanlan - 6
Won the majority of his aerial duels and held the ball up well. | Howard Roe AHPIX LTD [email protected] 07973739229
11. Alfie May - 8
Opened the scoring with a cooly taken finish from close distance. Tracked back well throughout the first half before being subsituted with what appeared to be an injury. | Howard Roe
12. Sub: Jordan Thomas - 6
Took a while to get into the game in a period where Rovers were mostly defending. But nevertheless produced an excellent assist for Isaac Hutchinson in the closing moments of the contest. | Howard Roe