Doncaster Rovers 1 Rochdale 0 - player ratings

Despite Dale's lack of punch, they saw enough of the ball to ensure Doncaster were kept on their toes until the final whistle.

Stuart Rayner assesses the individual performances

Ellery Balcombe – was amusing himself at times, coming out of his area to get involved 6

Brad Halliday – made the goal and brought the ball into midfield hungrily at times 7

Tom Anderson – the usual heroics from the captain late on 7

Andy Butler – some good passing 7

Cameron John – worked hard by Kwadwo Baah 7

Matt Smith – tried to liven things up with some longer passing 7

Anthony Greaves – impressive on his first League One start 6

Jon Taylor – a good outlet for Rovers but a few blocked early shots was all he had to show for it 6

Taylor Richards – along with Smith, the goalscorer looked the most likely to open the door but he was taken ff as Darren Moore looked for something extra 7

Elliot Simoes – yet to really sparkle as a Rover 6

Feijiri Okenabirhie – no service to work with 6

Substitutes:

Jason Lokilo (for Taylor, 62) – brought a bit of spark 7

Ed Williams (for Richards, 62) – came on and did a job 6

Danny Amos (for Simoes, 89) – N/A

Joe Wright (for Okenabirhie, 90) – N/A

Not used: Jones,, Horton, Blythe.

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