Rovers goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell saved Gassan Ahadme’s first half penalty and it proved to be a key moment in the game.
Joe Dodoo headed the home side in front shortly after Mitchell’s save and Josh Martin sealed the victory with a well-worked goal on 75 minutes.
Here is how we rated Rovers’ individual performances. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @FreePressRovers.
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Joe Dodoo heads home Rovers' opening goal. Picture: Andrew Roe/AHPIX LTD Photo: Andrew Roe/AHPIX LTD
. Jonathan Mitchell 8
Fortunate not to concede a penalty himself but then saved Ahadme's spot kick which proved to be a key moment in the game. Handled confidently thoughout. Photo: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTD
. Kyle Knoyle 7
Did his job defensively and provided the assist for the first goal with a perfect cross for Dodoo. Photo: AHPIX Ltd
. Ro-Shaun Williams 7
Made one vital clearance from underneath the crossbar in the first half and stood firm defensively. Photo: AHPIX Ltd
. Joseph Olowu 7
Showed plenty of enthusiasm and made a couple of important blocks and interventions. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
1. Jonathan Mitchell 8
Fortunate not to concede a penalty himself but then saved Ahadme's spot kick which proved to be a key moment in the game. Handled confidently thoughout. Photo: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTD
2. Kyle Knoyle 7
Did his job defensively and provided the assist for the first goal with a perfect cross for Dodoo. Photo: AHPIX Ltd
3. Ro-Shaun Williams 7
Made one vital clearance from underneath the crossbar in the first half and stood firm defensively. Photo: AHPIX Ltd
4. Joseph Olowu 7
Showed plenty of enthusiasm and made a couple of important blocks and interventions. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD