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United won a pulsating encounter in East Bristol with a late winner from substitute
Alex Mowatt. The on loan Barnsley attacking midfielder rolled in a loose ball after James Henry intercepted
a poor Rovers pass and worked his way down the flank. Henry played in Rothwell who was possibly fouled
but Mowatt stayed cool to finish low into the left hand corner past Sam Slocombe.
The first half was an end to end attack fest with Rovers looking dangerous through Gaffney, Harrison
and Nichols but the U's created three or four excellent chances. Rovers attacked with pace and looked to exploit
the defensive frailties of Ribeiro and Richardinho down the channels. Sercombe saw plenty of the ball too.
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United were the better side during the second half attacking with flair and looking solid defensively.
I thought it was Curtis Nelson's best game of the season, Mousinho competed well and in midfield
Ledson was tigerish and good on the ball as was James Henry who posed Rovers plenty of problems
on the right. Thomas and Payne both worked hard before both were replaced.
Two BIG games coming up at Grenoble Road - fifth place Charlton on Tuesday night followed
by a resurgent Rotherham team who are fourth.