Anssi Jaakkola – 6
Was clever in the second half by killing time at every opportunity, taking the sting out of the game. Could have relieved the pressure on his defence by being a bit more convincing.
Alex Rodman – 8
Was a useful attacking outlet in the first half, assisting Nichols' goal. Battled well in the second half with Rovers up against it.
Rollin Menayese – 9
Missed a huge chance in the first half, but that didn't spoil his performance. He was a man mountain at the back, unafraid to put his body on the line.
Tony Craig – 8
Commander of the back five. Cleared everything that came his way.
Alfie Kilgour – 8
Another assured performance from the young centre-half. Could have easily crumbled under immense pressure but stood tall.
Luke Leahy – 8
Superb going forward in the first half, playing a big part in the second goal. Put in a brilliant shift after the break.
Ed Upson – 7
Made countless blocks and key interventions in midfield. Was booked early, and played smartly from there.
Ollie Clarke – 7
Can count himself unfortunate to be sent off in strange circumstances, but in his 77 minutes on the pitch he was tireless, brave and a leader for the Gas.
Liam Sercombe – 7
Not massively involved, but his tireless running offered Rovers some relief in the second half.
Tom Nichols – 9
Brilliant, selfless performance from start to finish. Scored an excellent diving header and put in an almighty shift in the second half.
Tyler Smith – 8
Opened the scoring with a thumping finish, and worked so hard for as long as he was on the pitch.
Subs
Victor Adeboyejo (for Smith, 66) – 6
Worked hard and put in a real shift which is especially impressive given he's hardly trained all week due to a virus.
Lucas Tomlinson (for Nichols, 75) – 6
Valuable legs in midfield as the Gas were forced to defend with consistency and concentration.
Not used: Van Stappershoef, Kelly, Hoole, Hargreaves, Phillips.
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