Here is how we rated Rovers’ individual performances at Gresty Road. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @FreePressRovers.
5. Branden Horton 4
Beaten time after time by the lively Ainley, the youngster was given a torrid time and was the route for so much of Crewe’s most dangerous attacking play. Hooked at the break. Photo: AHPIX Ltd
6. Ethan Galbraith 5
A driving force in the first half but rather anonymous in the second as he drifted far too deep and played overambitious passes rather than the simple stuff that had worked well. Photo: AHPIX Ltd
7. Matt Smith 6
Showed typical tenacity throughout the game, he was a lively presence in the first half and carried a good amount of it into what was a lacklustre second half on the whole for Rovers. Could have taken more shots on. Photo: AHPIX Ltd
8. Joe Dodoo 5
Worked hard out of position again in the first half. He got free on the right on a few occasions but the execution of his balls into the box wasn’t on. He faded massively in the second half. Photo: Doncaster Rovers FC