What had the makings of one of the more intense matches Bristol Rovers have played in the EFL Trophy since Premier League clubs tampered with the tournament seven years ago ended up being a damp squib as Plymouth Argyle put an end to any Wembley dreams.
Ben Waine and Ryan Hardie scored the first-half goals that put Rovers on the brink in this quarter-final at the Mem on Tuesday, and despite some second-half spirit from the Gas it is League One leaders Argyle who are one step closer on the road to Wembley.
With the many storylines behind this fixture and the interwoven connections between the squads and coaching units, a high-octane clash seemed a surety but Rovers rarely found a flow, getting bogged down on a sodden pitch that has been battered by the never-ending deluge in recent weeks; a 3,742-strong crowd were never quite engaged in a
