Doncaster Rovers: Player ratings from the Portsmouth clash
MARKO MAROSI 7
Very solid. Produced a magnificent save to keep out Carl Baker and was alert during second-half onslaught.
FRAZER RICHARDSON 5
Another injury for the full-back whose short-term deal looks unlikely to be renewed.
JOE WRIGHT 7
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Hide AdUnfortunate error and miscommunication led to Portsmouth goal but more than atoned with a rock-solid performance under plenty of pressure.
ANDY BUTLER 9
Backheeled goalline clearance was the highlight but a stunning defensive performance overall. Marshaled the defence superbly as real leader.
CEDRIC EVINA 6
Evans and Baker found plenty of space on right flank but Evina played his part in back ine in second half.
JORDAN HOUGHTON 7
Unsung hero of Rovers at the moment. A tireless battler who adds a layer of protection.
MATTY BLAIR 7
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Hide AdSwitched around a lot due to tactical changes but always a vital cog either in midfield or at right-back. Good energy again going forward and defending.
TOMMY ROWE 6
Asked to do more of a defensive shift under Pompey pressure but performed well.
JAMES COPPINGER 6
Difficult to have an attacking say on the game but chipped in with defensive duty until withdrawn due to an injured jaw after taking a clearance in the face.
JOHN MARQUIS 8
Another goal and another workhorse performance. Relieved pressure well when given chance and probably should have had another goal.
ANDY WILLIAMS 7
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Hide AdAnother goal but should have had at least one more and definitely should have set up Marquis for another. Overall, caused problems and was a key outlet ball.
SUBS USED
RICCARDO CALDER 5
Unfortunate to be subbed off after coming on but did not offer defensive protection Rovers needed and had to be sacrificed to see out the win.
NIALL MASON 6
Very solid on return and helped Rovers weather the storm either at right-back or left-sided centre-half.
HARRY MIDDLETON 6
Shored up the Rovers midfield over the last 15 minutes as Ferguson switched to a 5-4-1.
SUBS NOT USED
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Hide AdRoss Etheridge, Mathieu Baudry, Liam Mandeville, Alfie Beestin
PORTSMOUTH
David Forde 6, Gareth Evans 7, Matt Clarke 6, Christian Burgess 6, Enda Stevens 6, Michael Doyle 7, Danny Rose 6 (Amine Linganzi 54, 6), Carl Baker 6, Gary Roberts 7, Kai Naismith 6 (Milan Lalkovic 55, 7), Conor Chaplin 6 (Curtis Main 71, 6). Subs not used: Liam O’Brien, Tom Davies, Michael Smith, Kyle Bennett.
REFEREE
Darren Deadman 5
ATTENDANCE
16,950 (449 away)