Football: Salford City 1 - 1 Doncaster Rovers

It's hard to tell if that was one point gained or two points dropped for Salford 

They remain in 10th place with four games left to play

Author - Michael Haldsworth

Manc Super News | League Two | Salford v Doncaster

Rob Street's goal for Doncaster was soon cancelled out by Luke Garbutt to leave Doncaster level with third-placed Walsall, with Salford four points off the play-off spots.

A closer look at what happened 

On the back of a six-game unbeaten run, the away side began the match brightly and had a goal ruled out after 16 minutes when Street's header was chalked off for a foul.

Karl Robinson's side ultimately failed to heed the early warning signs and fell behind five minutes later when Street latched on to a clever Owen Bailey free-kick to rifle the ball into the top corner.

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However, Salford fought their way back into the contest and drew level after 27 minutes when Garbutt's direct free-kick took a slight deflection to beat Teddy Sharman-Lowe. Could the home side go and get a winner?

Deep into first-half stoppage time, they had a goal ruled out when Sharman-Lowe was adjudged to have been impeded before Ossama Ashley headed home.

Playing against his former team, Salford forward Hakeeb Adelakun rattled the woodwork midway through an action-packed second period.

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Source | Doncaster Rovers YouTube

Jordan Gibson squandered a golden opportunity to give Rovers the lead when he fired Jamie Sterry's cutback over the bar, before Luke Molyneux forced goalkeeper Matthew Young into a smart diving save.

Both sides battled to get a late winner but in the end, they had to settle for a point. We'll have to wait a few weeks to appreciate whether this was ultimately one point gained or two dropped.

A closer look at the impact of this match on Salford's season

After finishing last season in 20th, Salford’s co owners (which includes numerous Manchester United legends) would have demanded an improvement. Salford’s managers and players have definitely obliged. 

If they don't finish the season in the play-off places then they will be expected to push on next season and maybe even challenge for the title. 

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