Steve Evans | I thought it was a really good game against Reading

Steve Evans

Steve Evans was delighted with Bristol Rovers' penalty shootout triumph over Reading in the Jersey Mike's Trophy.

The Pirates were already out of the competition and two goals down on the hour mark, but showed fantastic resilience to level the score before full-time, with Arvin Appiah and Philip Sanyaolu grabbing their first goals for the Gas.

The Pirates then earned an extra point through five extra penalties, with Charlie Binns saving Matteo Dashi's spot-kick before 15-year-old Kazim Salahi-Ali netted the winner on his debut.

Academy graduates Excel Iwhiwhu and Jack Toogood also came on in a successful night for the club, with Evans pleased with his team, saving special compliments for Salahi-Ali. 

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