While Hannibal’s two efforts which were on target were met by blocks from the Rovers centre backs. But 18 minutes in it was the hosts who got the goal their early play deserved as Nuttall tapped home a Stefan Mols cross following a quick throw in.
The visitors had a few attacks of their own but a solid defensive outfit from Rovers meant their only shot on target came in the opening two minutes of the match – a shot Louis Jones was able to deal with comfortably. Man Utd Under-23s continued their preparations for the new season with a pre-season friendly at Doncaster Rovers on Thursday afternoon. Doncaster made forays forward early into the second half, with Taylor heading wide after a cross from Issam Ben Khemis. Host Robbie Andrews is joined by Liam Hoden and Graeme Lee for our pre-match show. Will Fish has looked well off the pace, which is a rare sight. United had an early chance but have gone behind.
At the other end, Fejiri Okenabirhie and Taylor both had opportunities which they put wide of the post. Teden Mengi and Harvey Neville are already warming up. Unused substitutes: Winterbottom, Whitehall. United Under-23s were back in pre-season action today, having drawn 3-3 at Huddersfield on Saturday, James Garner is heading for a loan exit from Manchester United, A general view of Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium, Teden Mengi has impressed for Manchester United's youth sides, (Image: Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images).
Receive notifications for all games of this team. A fifth goal for the home team followed just before the final whistle, when stalwart midfielder James Coppinger found the corner of the net with a fine … In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies.
Their entertaining 3-3 draw with Huddersfield Town on Saturday followed on from friendlies against Salford, Swindon and Morecambe. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Sounds like an exciting prospect but a shame he couldn’t be involved today. Jadon Sancho sends Manchester United fans wild with Marcus Rashford comment.
James Garner is putting himself about in a constructive way. The Manchester United goalkeeper was beaten by a penalty in the opening game against Crystal Palace and then against Brighton & Hove Albion. The Championship beckons. Their first game of the new season will be against Salford City at the Peninsula Stadium next Wednesday (September 9) in the EFL Trophy.
He took a touch to set himself and then fired beyond Carney. Nuttall hit a first half hat-trick to put Rovers into command going into the break before adding a fourth just before the hour mark. Joe Nuttall turned on the style as Rovers Under-23s breezed past Doncaster Rovers Under-23s in the Premier League Cup at Leyland. Garner acquitted himself well throughout and a loan cannot come soon enough for him.
Manchester United player ratings: Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire good vs Brighton. Rovers ended their pre-season campaign with an emphatic victory over Manchester United U23s at the Keepmoat Stadium.
United’s trialist isn’t starting now (dropped to the bench) and Max Haygarth has taken his place.
Mejbri and Mengi could come on in the second-half and the mystery trialist could also make an appearance.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.The team competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system, after promotion from League Two in 2016–17..