Report by Jon Green

Saturday's defeat to Westbury was played in blistering sun, but Tuesday evening's friendly with Odd Down was played in quite different conditions! It was a chilly and wet evening!

The hosts made a bright start in the opening minutes, obviously used to the bobbly pitch. But over time Rovers grew into the game as they came to terms with the conditions. The players were clearly working hard to press Odd Down into mistakes whilst starting to put some good passing moves together.

The opener came in the 30th minute when good work by Dan McBeam allowed him to cut the ball back into space for Kitan Jaiyeoba to run onto and smash into the net. Kitan was put through again by Kyle Witt moments later only to be clearly dragged down by his shirt in the penalty box. The protests were waived away though.

But six minutes later, Rovers did get their reward after Kye Simpson stole the ball on the left and charged towards the box. As he got close he was brought down for a free kick. Kyle Witt stepped up and expertly curled the ball over the wall and into the top corner.

The second half saw Rovers with the lions share of the possession and creating most of the chances. But it took until the 70th minute to add to the tally when new signing, Elliot Haffenden, was brought down in the box and Kitan stepped up to dispatch the penalty for his second of the game.

All in all, it was a comfortable game for Rovers and one that saw the team working hard without the ball whilst already putting some impressive moves together with the ball!

Next Up:
Cribbs (to be played at Mangotsfield FC), 18.7.25, 19.30.

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