Bristol Rovers player ratings v Leyton Orient as 'warrior' midfielder scores 8/10 in 1-1 draw

Bristol Rovers conceded in stoppage time as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Leyton Orient in League One.

The Gas took the lead just before the interval with a fine strike from Grant Ward into the bottom corner, which left Sol Brynn helpless.

Orient looked to make amends as they dominated possession in the second-half and they found their equaliser deep into stoppage time from a Tristan Crama own-goal from a free-kick.

Here is how the Rovers players faired this evening...

Player ratings:

Matt Cox - 6

Relatively commanding and vocal between the sticks as well extremely competent distribution with his feet. Didn't have a lot do all evening, but couldn't keep couldn't keep out the late equaliser.

Jack Hunt - 6

Wasn't as much of an attacking threat at right-back, which we had been come accustomed to in recent weeks.

Connor Taylor - 6

Was composed in the heart of the defence and won most of his arial battles.

James Wilson - 6

The skipper on the night was defensively solid and coped well despite the pressure from Orient, however couldn't head clear the header in stoppage time.

Lewis Gordon (subbed off, 86') - 7

The 22-year old defended brilliantly, winning his arial duals and looked confident in possession before being replaced.

Grant Ward - 8

Scored a superb strike at the end of the first-half to put the hosts one up. Protected his back four well playing in the pivot and was a warrior with his tackles and physicality.

Antony Evans - 6

Struggled to dictate the play in the middle of the park with the hosts having the majority of the ball on the night. However had some nice flicks and turns.

Along with many of his attacking team mates struggled to have a real impact in the game.

Harvey Vale - 7

Was certainly Rovers' brightest attacking spark in the first-half. Was quieter second-half, but was great defensively when moved to wing-back.

Jevani Brown (subbed off, 65') - 6

Struggled to really get into the game for the Gas before being substituted in the second-half.

Chris Martin - (subbed off, 70') - 6

Was a little bit isolated at times up front for Rovers. However his hold-up play was good, which allowed his team mates to get further up the field.

Lamare Bogarde (subbed on, 65') - 6

Was introduced in the second-half to shield his team and take the pressure off his team.

John Marquis (subbed on, 70') - 6

Pressed well from the front when introduced and nearly scored the winner at the end.

Aaron Collins (subbed on, 70') - 6

Wasn't able to have much impact in the game when he came on, but he tried to stretch Richie Wellens' defence when possible.

Tristan Crama (subbed on, 86') - N/A