It was a frustrating night for Rovers as promising build-up play failed to reap rewards and was ruthlessly punished by visitors Salford City.
Striker Matt Smith netted a hat trick as Salford ran out comfortable winners in scoreline terms, despite Rovers enjoying the better of the attacking play.
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