Accrington Observer

Rovers point makes it four unbeaten

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SKY BET LEAGUE ONE

and the chance went begging, while at the other end it was a similar story for Tom Anderson, as he was unable to make his effort count.

It meant that neither side managed to break the deadline at the Keepmoat Stadium before half-time, with the match staying 0-0 at the interval.

The two teams were more accurate with their finishing in the second half, and it was Doncaster who struck first when they opened the scoring on 57 minutes.

Taylor latched onto an excellent through ball from Madger Gomes before slotting the ball past Joe Bursik and into the bottom corner to make it 1-0.

That goal appeared to give the home side a boost, and they went close to adding to their lead on several occasions, but Accrington were able to defend well and hold firm to ensure the deficit remained at one.

Coleman turned to his substitute­s to try and find a way back into the game, bringing on Zanzala, and the Stanley forward made an immediate introducti­on as he levelled things up on 82 minutes.

A corner into the box eventually fell to Zanzala after

Doncaster failed to clear it, with the striker poking home from close range to make it 1-1.

Rakish Bingham missed a glorious opportunit­y to grab a late winner for Doncaster when he miscued a free header, while Seny Dieng produced a brilliant save to deny Seamus Conneely at the other end.

It meant that the two teams couldn’t be split, with the match finishing 1-1 after a hard-fought battle.

The point leaves Stanley in 17th position, while Doncaster are in 15th.

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