Cardiff City 2 Doncaster Rovers 0: Gerrard and Earnshaw score against Rovers
Earnshaw endured some embarrassing headlines in midweek after he missed a glorious second-half opportunity to claim a famous draw for Wales in the 1-0 defeat to England on Tuesday night.
With this Euro 2012 qualification disappointment still fresh in the memory, Earnshaw struck the post in the opening minute against Rovers at the Cardiff City Stadium.
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Hide AdHowever he completed a routine finish 15 minutes from time after captain Anthony Gerrard headed the Bluebirds on their way to a first league win in four.
Bottom-of-the-table Doncaster more than held their own for most of the match, but only have a solitary point for their endeavours this season.