Battling Rovers hold on with 10 men against Robins to earn a point

Sep 2, 2023 1 min read
Doncaster’s Tommy Rowe was shown a straight red card just before the break (Nigel French/PA)
Doncaster’s Tommy Rowe was shown a straight red card just before the break (Nigel French/PA)

Doncaster had a man sent off, but held on valiantly for a goalless draw with in-form Swindon.

Rovers, bottom of Sky Bet League Two, battled on after Tommy Rowe had been shown a red card just before half-time.

The home side had enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges, with George Broadbent’s low drive forcing Murphy Mahoney into a smart save before the Swindon keeper also denied Zain Westbrooke.

Rowe then fired a shot narrowly over the crossbar after latching onto a loose ball inside the box.

Swindon, though, grew into the game with Charlie Austin and Udoka Godwin-Malife both going close with headers.

The key moment came in first-half stoppage time when Rowe was dismissed for a high challenge on Swindon midfielder George McEachran.

Swindon looked to make the most of their advantage and Austin’s low drive forced a fine save from Rovers keeper Ian Lawlor.

Doncaster, though, remained in the game – and striker Joe Ironside brought an excellent stop from Mahoney as both sides had to settle for a point.

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