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Football News: Doncaster Rovers Edge Closer to League Two Play-Off Final
In a pivotal League Two play-off semi-final clash, Doncaster Rovers took a significant step towards the final with a 2-0 victory over Crewe Alexandra at the Mornflake Stadium.
Goals from Luke Molyneux and Harrison Biggins in either half of the match gave Doncaster the advantage ahead of the second leg on Friday, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
Molyneux opened the scoring in the 34th minute, finishing off a well-crafted move, while Biggins doubled the lead just three minutes into the second half, taking advantage of a mistake by Crewe’s Mickey Demetriou.
“Biggins’ celebration was short-lived as he was forced off the field with a suspected hamstring injury, casting doubt over his availability for the return leg.”
Crewe had their chances, with Rio Adebisi’s header and a long-range effort from Matus Holicek, but Doncaster’s defensive resilience and the inspired performance of striker Joe Ironside proved too much for the hosts.
The win continues Doncaster’s impressive run, having climbed from 20th place just two months ago to finish fifth in the regular season. They will now head to the Eco-Power Stadium on Friday, May 10, with a clear advantage in this two-legged affair.
Crewe boss Lee Bell remained optimistic, stating that the tie is not over and that his team’s spirit and character will be crucial in their attempt to overturn the deficit. Doncaster manager Grant McCann, on the other hand, was pleased with his side’s performance and expressed his intention to go for the win in the second leg.
The winners of this semi-final will advance to the Sky Bet League Two play-off final at Wembley on Sunday, May 19, where they will face either Crawley or MK Dons.
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