Doncaster Rovers beat Salford City in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, on matchday 5. In this competition, Gary McSheffrey's team came from a win, and Neil Wood 's team came from two wins. Kyle Hurst runned the show.
The opening goal was scored by Brandon Thomas-Asante with 10 minutes on the clock, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty box. It was his 5th goal of the season. Shortly before the interval, Kyle Hurst struck for Doncaster Rovers, from a corner, laid on by Adam Clayton.
Kyle Hurst scored the winner in the 63rd minute with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area.
After the result Doncaster Rovers are 5th in the table, with 11 points, while Salford City sit 6th place, with 10 points. In the next fixture, Doncaster's team will play away against Northampton Town. Meanwhile, Salford - Manchester's team will play at home against Stevenage.
Doncaster Rovers | Salford City | |||
7 | 4 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
2 | Total Tackles | 2 | ||
7 | 3 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
7 | 7 | Ball steals | 4 | 8 |
8 | 40 | Total Passes | 73 | 7 |
8 | 29 | Passes Completed | 61 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Saves | 4 | 7 |
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |