Bristol Rovers 2-1 Crewe Alexandra - Leigh Double Seals Late Comeback
Key Takeaways
- • Bristol Rovers win 2-1 over Crewe Alexandra in English League Two action at Memorial Stadium
- • Tommy Leigh scores twice in the final five minutes to overturn Crewe Alexandra's lead
- • Crewe Alexandra held the advantage from the 17th minute before conceding two late goals
Bristol, England, ENG — Tommy Leigh delivered a stunning late double to hand Bristol Rovers all three points in English League Two, scoring in the 87th and 90+2nd minutes to overturn Alfie Pond's early opener for Crewe Alexandra at Memorial Stadium.
Crewe Alexandra took the lead through Pond in the 17th minute and held that advantage for the majority of the contest. Bristol Rovers dominated possession and matched their visitors shot for shot, but struggled to convert their opportunities as the clock wound down.
Leigh broke the deadlock in the 87th minute to level proceedings, then completed the turnaround in stoppage time to seal a dramatic home victory.
GOALS:- 17' Alfie Pond - Crewe Alexandra- 87' Tommy Leigh - Bristol Rovers- 90+2' Tommy Leigh - Bristol Rovers
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Bristol Rovers: Tommy Leigh - 2 goals, both in final minutes to secure the win- Crewe Alexandra: Alfie Pond - Opening goal, gave Crewe the lead they held for 70 minutes
KEY STAT: Despite equal shots at 14 apiece, Crewe Alexandra held a 3-2 advantage in shots on target yet conceded twice in the closing stages.