James Belshaw - 8
Had very little to do in the first half until a late burst of action with the interval approaching, denying Herbie Kane after Barnsley evaded the offside trap. From the resulting corner, Belshaw made a superb relfex save at point-blank range to keep out Liam Kitching. Followed that up in the second half with a rock-steady palm to get in the way of a cross that was destined to find James Norwood for a tap-in. Deservedly won the sponsor's man of the match.
Luca Hoole - 7
The academy product goes from strength to strength. Commanded the right flank and got forward when he could. Got stuck into a war of words with Slobodan Tedic late on, showing his certainly up for a scrap.
Jarell Quansah - 7
A dominant defensive display, clearing so many corners to ensure it was back-to-back clean sheets for the Gas, but he will be kicking himself that he could not take Rovers' best chance at the other end.
Lewis Gibson - 8
Another fine display in the heart of the backline, marshalling the troops like a player in his early thirties, not early twenties. Made a hugely important block from Josh Benson in the closing stages.
Lewis Gordon - 7
Jordan Williams was a tricky opponent, but Gordon made sure he was never beaten and kept the ball out wide as much as he could. Continues to develop nicely.
Grant Ward - 7
Replaced Paul Coutts in the XI, but played in a more advanced role and he brought valuable legs to the team. Won his fair share of second balls and drove Rovers upfield.
Sam Finley (c) - 7
Picked up an early booking after a series of fouls, but he kept his cool and was very effective in midfield. The best contribution came in the first half when he stormed clear of the Barnsley midfield and played in Sinclair, but there were several good moments with and without the ball. There was similar intent with less success after the break, and he was relieved to see his header hit his own bar and go over, but he stayed diligent and screened the defence.
Lamare Bogarde - 8
Looks quite the prospect does the Aston Villa loanee. Does a bit of everything and does it well. Played in the Coutts role as the deepest midfielder and did it very well. He may not be the most spectacular player, be oozes effortless class.
Scott Sinclair - 6
Had Rovers' best chance of the first half when he was found unguarded on the right flank, but he could not get the ball under control as he closed in and sliced the shot well off target. That was a disappointing moment, but he grafted away and offered a useful outlet out wide.
Aaron Collins - 6
Posed a threat throughout, but nothing quite bounced his way when he looked to break free. Chose to cross in the first half when he perhaps should have driven into the box to shoot himself, and he went close in the second half with a low shot from the corner of the area. Ran his heart out for the team.
John Marquis - 8
Gave the Barnsley defence a nightmarish afternoon with his physical hold-up play, which brought his teammates into the game and got Rovers on the front foot. A scoring chance did not come his way, but this was a clinic in leading the line and linking up play.
Substitutes
Josh Coburn (for Marquis on 82') - 7
Did not get a chance, but he worked incredibly hard to keep Barnsley at bay by pressuring the ball.
Ryan Loft (for Collins on 87') - N/A
James Gibbons (for Sinclair on 87') - N/A
Not used: Ellery Balcombe, James Connolly, Antony Evans, Luke McCormick.
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