An even game that could have gone either way.
It could be said that we were lucky with two penalties that won us the game or it could be said that we are resolute and kept fighting to get the win.
We weren't at our best but still managed to get the 3 points.
We were helped by Doncaster coming to Home Park to play football and attack us, the press on our defence caused us problems, although once we got to grips with that we were able to play our usual game.
A special mention to Wilson who stopped a certain goal with a last ditch header.
Our two numbers 8s Broom and Camara both had a disappointing first half but were much better in the second period, especially Broom.
Hardie was surprisingly subbed, although he wasn't having his best game there was always a chance he could nick a goal.
We took a chance on our own corners by leaving just two players back to defend against two Donny attackers, it cost us a goal when Donny broke away from one of our corners, we still persisted with this even after we conceded that goal.
In contrast, when we were losing we had every player back to defend a corner.
Donny started the game well and forced some early corners, we weathered that early pressure and created some chances.
Hardie over ran the ball with just the keeper to beat, Jephcott tried a dink over the keeper who did well to close him down and Grant had two shots well saved - one from a tight angle on the volley and another was a long range effort.
Camara and Broom were strangely subdued and it highlighted that if they don't play well the team does not play well.
We played much better in the second half with Broom now having an influence on the left side.
Camara started to stretch his legs by running at the Donny defence.
Donny fought back and nearly benefitted from a mix up between Cooper and Scarr.
From one of our corners Donny broke away and scored when Hiwula easily beat Cooper, although Wilson tried his best to stop it on the goal line.
It was our own fault for only leaving two defenders marking two attackers when winning a corner.
This happened during the first half and should have been addressed at half time.
Gillesphey replaced Galloway who looked out of sorts.
The best move of the game (eventually) brought the equaliser with a great move down the left ended with Broom about to cross but was hacked down just as he released the ball. The ref pointed to the spot, Jephcott placed the ball down and faced away from the keeper until the final second before turning to fire to the right side, the keeper pushed the ball onto the post but the ball thankfully trickled back along the goal line and in. Phew! 1-1.
What's with keepers now wearing long gloves that look like washing up gloves!
Donny were still up for it and credit to them when other teams might have spoilt the last minutes to play for a draw.
Hardie was replaced by Garrick and then Jephcott was subbed for Agard.
Just when it looked like we had to settle for a point we were awarded another penalty.
Remember we had the joint least amount of penalties last season and now we had two in one game!
A Gillesphey cross was lost by the Donny keeper and in trying to retrieve the ball he brought down Agard.
Grant did the business and fired in the winner.
Amidst the late mayhem Richie Wellens was shown the red card and was the injury time board displayed? I didn't see it.
It's a sign of a good team that we didn't play well but still won.
Wilson was the best of the back three and stopped a certain goal with a header.
Cooper was very casual and showed no urgency, it was probably his worst performance for a while but that's expected from a young player.
Broom was our best player in the second half, you got the feeling Lowe had a word with him and Camara at half time.
Overall Houghton was our best player, consistent throughout the game with his passing and holding play.
How the hell are Doncaster bottom of the league? They played well.
Was it just me but I thought the pitch markings looked dull, they're usually bright white.
Man of the Match - Houghton.
Cooper 5, Wilson 8, Scarr 7, Galloway 6, Houghton 8, Edwards 7, Camara 6, Broom 7, Grant 7, Hardie 6, Jephcott 7. Subs - Gillesphey 6, Agard 6, Garrick 6.
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