Darrell Clarke frustrated with ‘Sunday League' defending as Bristol Rovers exit the FA Cup View Image

Darrell Clarke described the goal that Bristol Rovers gave away as “Sunday League" defending, with the Gas exiting the FA Cup after a 1-0 defeat against Port Vale in the second round.

Ben Waine collected a header from Connor Hall, which went through the middle of Rovers’ backline, with the number 19 slotting past Luke Southwood two minutes after the break.

“Huffed and puffed and blew nothing down. I thought it was a very lacklustre game, to be honest with you, not a lot of quality in it at times,” Clarke said when asked about the defeat at Vale Park.

“We had a great chance first half with Ellis [Harrison]. Goalkeeper pulls off a great save, scoring the first goal was key today,

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