Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.
Aynsley Pears - 5
Couldn't do anything about either goal but got away with a very loose pass which could've gifted a third in the second half.
Joe Rankin-Costello - 4
Was beaten to the ball by Conway after letting him get inside him in the first minute. Decent cross which just evaded Ohashi.
Dom Hyam - 5
The defence were all over the place for the first goal, pulled out of position with big gaps. Boro were wasteful in the second half or it could've been more.
Danny Batth - 5
Tough night as he headed Iling-Junior's shot into his own net. Hasn't brought the defensive structure many hoped for after coming back from injury.
Yuri Ribeiro - 4
Had trouble against Burgzorg and looked a bit nervous on the ball.
Lewis Travis - 5
Didn't get close enough to Boro's midfield early on and the game was over after that.
John Buckley - 5
Likewise, on his first start since West Brom in February. Saw plenty of the ball but in deep areas with Boro comfortable with their lead.
Tyrhys Dolan - 6
Showed some intent and tried to make things happen. Application couldn't be faulted.
Todd Cantwell - 4
Wasted a big chance to get Rovers back into the game. Taken with the conviction of someone who hasn't scored in open play this season.
Ryan Hedges - 4
Works hard but ineffective going forward which has been the story of his season.
Makhtar Gueye - 4
Really struggled to give Rover any platform to build. Considering he started against two makeshift centre-backs, his impact was disappointing.
Substitutes:
Yuki Ohashi (Gueye, 45') - 7
Bright after coming on. Had an effort saved at the near post and looked a threat.
Cauley Woodrow (Hedges, 79') - N/A
The only second-half chance made with ten to go which feels like a clear indication of what Ismael thinks.
Unused substitutes: Toth, Sanderson, Pickering, Montgomery, Forshaw, Tronstad, Cozier-Duberry
Referee: John Busby
Attendance: 15,368
