I think the poor first half performance ultimately cost us the game. We had more than enough chances over the ninety minutes to at least take a draw, but when you are below par for forty five minutes away from home you rarely get a result.
We started brightly in the first ten minutes but Doncaster gradually got on top, with both of their wide players causing us big problems. The number 47 on the left was their best player and a real handful, and Wood in particular struggled to deal with Molyneux and Sterrie on the other side. I don't really agree that Donny were a poor side and I was actually quite impressed by them. We created chances towards the end of the half, but we were pedestrian and laboured in possession, with not much rhythm to our passing, and I thought the hosts deserved to be ahead at the break.
The second half was much better. We dominated for the majority of the half and created further chances, with Saunders hitting the post and Apter having a few good opportunities. However, we fell for the classic sucker punch for their second goal, which we defended dreadfully. A straight forward punt down the middle which we misjudged, leaving McGee one v one with their player. Doncaster then made some sensible defensive substitutions, and despite a lot of the ball we struggled to break them down.
I did not think it was a particularly poor performance, and we arguably created more chances than the hosts. However, the game highlighted some of our weaknesses, such as the over-reliance on Apter and the inadequacy of Jolley and Saunders up front. We need a player alongside Jennings / Norris that offers more, and I agree with Sparky that it might be time for Hawkes to return to the starting eleven.
I thought Apter and Hendry had good games and were the best of the outfield players.