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Sam Frost

Bristol Rovers player ratings as defence struggles but Westbrooke impresses against Chelsea U21s

Jordi van Stappershoef - 7

Beaten through his legs for the equaliser and he will be frustrated he didn't get a touch on it. Powerless with the second and third goals, before making several good saves to keep Rovers level.

Alfie Kilgour - 5

Struggled tracking runners all night against a vibrant Chelsea side full of willing runners.

Max Ehmer (c) - 5

No glaringly poor moments, but his back three shipped too many goals again, and it could have been more.

Cian Harries - 5

The first goal came through his channel, and he could have done better to clear the second.

Josh Hare - 7

Tough night in his own third, but offered up plenty of good service for the forwards from the right flank and he popped up to head home a late winner.

David Tutonda - 7

Positive on the ball in the first period, driving forward at every opportunity. One great run from the back sparked a threatening counter-attack.

Josh Grant - 5

Did not see a great deal of the ball with Chelsea edging the midfield battle.

Ed Upson - 6

Composed display in the first half, but struggled tracking Chelsea's speedy young guns in the second period.

Sam Nicholson - 6

Very lively in the first period, showcasing the quick dribbling that Rovers have craved. He was in the right place to poke home after Daly's shot was parried. Should have scored more, with a handful of openings wasted.

James Daly - 6

Linked well with Hanlan and Nicholson in the first half, and his shot led to Rovers' second goal. Went off injured at the break.

Brandon Hanlan - 7

Too big, strong and fast for the young Chelsea side. Powered through the defence for the opening goal, and proved to be a constant handful in the first half. Quieter in the second half.

Brandon Hanlan of Bristol Rovers scores his side's first goal of the game. (Ryan Hiscott/JMP)

Subs

Zain Westbrooke (for Daly on 46 minutes) - 7

Goal and an assist from the bench, and this cameo will boost his confidence.

Luke Leahy (for Tutonda on 62 minutes) - 6

Solid display.

Cam Hargreaves (for Nicholson on 90 minutes) - NA

Not used: Liam Armstrong, , Ben Liddle, Zain Walker, Josh Barrett.

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