Of Bristol Rovers’ nine League Two victories since the turn of the year, many have been won or at least sparked into life by a moment of individual quality and two flashes of brilliance were needed against Harrogate Town to set the Gas on course for another three points at the Mem.
The opening 20 minutes saw both teams struggle to adapt to the deceiving conditions as the sun was beaming in North Bristol but the wind playing a more significant factor. Harrogate spurned three good opportunities in promising areas early on given to them by some unconvincing attempts by the hosts to build their attacks from the back, but the Gas regrouped and stunned the Sulphurites with two delicious goals in the space of six minutes.
Aaron Collins continued his excellent scoring form picking out the top right corner from the edge of the area after being teed up by Nick Anderton and Elliot Anderson showcased why he’s nicknamed 'Billy Elliot' going on a mazy run beyond several Harrogate challenges before placing the ball past the on-rushing Mark Oxley.
