Crawley Town player ratings - Hessenthaler and Appiah back in action for Reds - but how did they get on in defeat to the Gas?
Jake Hessenthaler and Kwesi Appiah both made their first appearances for a while as Crawley Town lost 2-1 to Bristol Rovers at the People's Pension Stadium.
By Mark Dunford
Published 8th Mar 2022, 22:00 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2022, 23:20 BST
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But how did they and the other Reds players get on? Here are Mark Dunford's player ratings
Like Tsaroulla effective in attack but more comfortable in defence. Created some good chances. Voted sponsor’ Man of the Match.
6. Nick Tsaroulla 7
Looked more comfortable in attack and forced good save from Belshaw just before half-time. Couple of good balls into the box but caught out more than once at the other end of the field. Good tackle to deny Anderson a goal-scoring opportunity in second half. Booked in second half.
7. George Francomb 7
Looked up for the tough battle from minute one. Missed a great chance in first ten minutes. Moved into defence after Tunnicliffe went off. Replaced by Tilley on 70 minutes
8. Jack Payne 6
Industrious as ever but not as effective as usual. Seemed overrun in midfield at times. Booked in first half when visitors were calling for a red. Had one of Crawley’s rare shots on target, but effort deflected over. Moved to right back for last quarter of game.
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