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Match report: Bromley 0-1 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers progressed in the Emirates FA Cup with a win at Bromley in this first round replay.
Jonson Clarke-Harris’ early goal gave Rovers the perfect start to the contest, with the striker finding the net from close-range inside the opening five minutes of the tie.
It proved to be the only goal of the game, as Graham Coughlan’s side booked a place in the second round which will see them take on Plymouth Argyle at the Memorial Stadium on December 1.
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Clarke-Harris scored after just three minutes of the match at the non-league club’s Hayes Lane ground.
It was a high press from Ollie Clarke that won back possession inside the final third, with the captain drifting wide to dart a low cross into the box that was bundled home at the near-post by JCH to put the Gas in front.
As the contest entered the final stages, Rovers showed good stamina to deal with all that Bromley were throwing forward, as the hosts went more and more direct in their approach.
Alfie Kilgour was on hand to deal with a number of crosses that caused a threat, as Rovers held firm to their narrow lead to secure the victory.
Main photo by JMP
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