RECAP: Doncaster Rovers 2 MK Dons 1 - Rovers grind out important win
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LIVE: Doncaster Rovers 2 MK Dons 1
These are the periods of games on which Rovers will be judged at the moment. It is all about how they respond to set backs, how resolute they can be when the tide turns and how quickly they can get back on the front foot.
They were very good for the opening 20 minutes of this game but they’ve got a few questions to answer now after letting the lead slip.
24. GOAL MK Dons
Peter Kioso equalises for the visitors.
From a corner, the ball is headed back across goal by Troy Parrott and Kioso acrobatically hooks in from close range.
23. Good save
Peter Kioso tries a speculative effort from 25 yards out, with Pontus Dahlberg going full stretch to tip the shot wide.
12. OFF THE POST AGAIN!
Rovers’ strong start to this game continues as Rodrigo Vilca picks the ball up 25 yards from goal, pushes to the edge of the box and drills a low effort which strikes the inside of the post but unfortunately does not roll in.
Rovers have had the opposition penned into their own half for the vast majority of these opening minutes and are really looking to turn the screw after taking the lead.
6. GGOOAAALL!!! ROVERS!!
TOMMY ROWE!
Rovers lead!
From a corner, the ball is worked short and out to John Bostock who sees a shot blocked. He wins the ball back however and chips it over the top of the defence where Rowe made the run and flicked it past Andrew Fisher.
The ideal start for Rovers.
4. Free kick to Rovers
Tommy Rowe pinches the ball away from the feet of a MK Dons defender and is felled, right on the edge of the box.
Ben Close whips a dangerous free kick towards goal but a defender flicks is out for a corner.
2. OFF THE POST
Great build-up from Rovers sees Rodrigo Vilca chip a cros into the box where Ben Close is unmarked. He rises and turns a header on goal, which hit the upright with MK Dons keeper Andrew Fisher left standing.
Big early chance for Rovers.
Moments later Jordy Hiwula rose to loop a header at the back post but it was tame enough for Fisher to gather easily.
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