Gemma Donnelly was left pleased with her team’s performance this afternoon despite suffering a 2-0 loss away to Charlton Athletic.

Speaking after the game, Donnelly said: “I’m pleased with our performance today albeit it’s a defeat.

“We started quick, and I think we defended on the front foot.

“We tried to anticipate their passes and we created chances of our own.

“And whilst their first goal was a bit fluky we managed to absorb any pressure from them which was great.

“I thought we nullified any threats from them, and they didn’t score from their game plan they scored from a cross come shot that looped over the goalkeeper and after we switched it up at the back they came at us for the second goal.”

Donnelly’s main disappointment of the afternoon was the referee’s decisions as Rovers were denied what appeared to be two clear penalties either side of the break.

“I’m feeling disappointed as I thought we matched them and competed in every part of the game,” she explained

“Had the Charlton player been carded within the first minute or so and then the possible penalty claim from us been given then it would’ve been a totally different game.

“I feel really aggrieved with the decision making of the officials today which has potentially cost us a result against a well-drilled team.”

Donnelly also shared what the side will be working on in training this week as Rovers prepare to welcome London City Lionesses to Bamber Bridge FC next Sunday.

She said: “I think we just have to keep drilling into the girls what they did well which was we were resilient and super tough to break down.

“Then we’ve got to focus on trying to score more goals and our work in the final third.”

Donnelly: "I’m pleased with our performance albeit it’s a defeat"