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Bristol Post
Sport
Sam Frost

Belshaw's hidden talent, Maher's reunion and Colchester whinge – Bristol Rovers moments missed

Bristol Rovers are a step closer to a Wembley final after sealing a late win against Colchester United at the JobServe Comunity Stadium in the second round of the EFL Trophy on Wednesday.

Joey Barton's side were the dominant force against the League Two strugglers and they deservedly took the lead through James Connolly's opportunistic finish early in the second half, but the Gas were profligate with their chances to seal the victory, allowing the hosts to grow in confidence and Freddie Sears struck a fortuitous deflected equaliser seven minutes from time.

A penalty shootout was on the agenda, but the Gas were able to take care of business in normal time, with substitute Harvey Saunders settling the contest in the fifth minute added on with a poacher's goal from close range. Just three wins now separate the Gas from a trip to the national stadium and here are some of the moments you may have missed from Wednesday's victory...

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