Rovers took the lead in the 16th minute through Paul Gallagher, who clipped the ball home after taking a pass from Jonathon Douglas.
It could have been two a few minutes later but United keeper Tom Heaton made a fine save to keep out Ciaran Donnelly's shot.
Then, in the 27th minute, United drew level when David Poole latched on to a defensive mistake to score off the post.
Former United Academy scholar Jemal Johnson put Rovers back in front in the 32nd minute, but Poole quickly replied to level for United.
Although the second half passed without further addition to the score, only a brilliant diving save from Rovers keeper David Yelldell prevented Colin Heath's blistering drive from proving a winner for the Reds.
UNITED: Heaton, Picken, Lawrence, Pique, Spector, Ngalula, Eagles, Jones D., Ebanks-Blake, Poole, Heath. Substitutes: Collett, Crockett, Hogg, Jones R., Howard.
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What's happened to Rossi, is he gonna play against Pompey?! I'm just wondering, since he wasn't in the LeagueCup match, and not in this reservematch?! This looked to me like the strongest reserveteam, so I must say I'm supprised Rossi didn't figure even on the bench! Does anyone know if he is injured, or maybe score against Pompey :)
I heard he was injured last week. If he isn't though I cant believe he didn't start last night or even make the 16. Pique looks the part though. Hes a monster 6"4" and hes 17! S Blake also looked useful. Id like to see Richard Jones given a chance in the middle I really think he could big player for us.
I wouldn't expect to see Rossi playing against Pourtsmouth. He was probably injured or had a knock. Did anyone see the game? Do we have any good center midfilders breaking through. I mean any that could possibly be playing in the first team next season. We all know about our defenders Spector and Pique, they will both be part of the first team squad in the next couple of years. I heard great things about Rossi and i can see him progressing into the first team as well, but he is more of a Scholes or Giggs player. We need to start developing new youngsters in the mould of Keane and Butt. Does anyone know how Lee Martin is progressing?
rossi was on u18 international duty. mystery solved.