Doncaster Rovers celebrate after Paul Green put them ahead in extra time against Arsenal.Doncaster Rovers celebrate after Paul Green put them ahead in extra time against Arsenal.
Doncaster Rovers celebrate after Paul Green put them ahead in extra time against Arsenal.

Were you there when Doncaster Rovers took Arsenal to the limit? Spot yourself in our gallery from the memorable Belle Vue night

It was one of the most memorable nights in Doncaster Rovers’ long and storied history at Belle Vue – but were you there?
By Liam Hoden
Published 9th Apr 2020, 17:00 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2020, 17:17 BST

The incredible run in the Carling Cup – which had seen Premier League sides Manchester City and Aston Villa vanquished – put Rovers up against Arsenal in the quarter-finals. And Dave Penney’s plucky Rovers pushed Arsene Wenger’s side to the very limit, before losing on penalties. Here we bring a selection of fan shots from the night. See if you can spot yourself.

Disappointed Rovers fans after the penalty shootout defeat

1. Rovers fans

Disappointed Rovers fans after the penalty shootout defeat Photo: Liz Robinson

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Rovers fans (l-r) Michelle Boothe, 17, of Wheatley Hills, Pasita Chayavasan, 17, of Thailand, and Kat Stirling, 17, of Auckley

2. Rovers fans

Rovers fans (l-r) Michelle Boothe, 17, of Wheatley Hills, Pasita Chayavasan, 17, of Thailand, and Kat Stirling, 17, of Auckley Photo: Liz Robinson

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A Rovers fan watches on during the Carling Cup clash with Arsenal

3. Rovers fan

A Rovers fan watches on during the Carling Cup clash with Arsenal Photo: Dean Atkins

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Pictured with a message for Arsenal are Rovers fans (l-r) Scott Grayson, 18, of Armthorpe, Peter Suter, of Rossington and Dylan Chapman, nine, of Armthorpe.

4. Rovers fans

Pictured with a message for Arsenal are Rovers fans (l-r) Scott Grayson, 18, of Armthorpe, Peter Suter, of Rossington and Dylan Chapman, nine, of Armthorpe. Photo: Marie Caley

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