Bristol Rovers manager Hayden Mullins was left to ponder what could have been after his team's 5-3 loss to Newport County in a thrilling local derby at the Memorial Stadium. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams giving it their all. Despite a strong first half performance from Newport County, Bristol Rovers managed to take the lead with a goal from Bobby Kamwa. However, the visitors were unable to hold onto their advantage, with Newport County scoring four goals in the second half to take the win. The Gas' Bobby Kamwa was instrumental in the match, scoring two goals and celebrating in front of the travelling supporters. According to the BBC, Mullins was positive about the performance, saying: "It was a quick game. It seemed to have everything, all the ingredients you'd want for a local derby, both teams went for it." He also added: "I've been told that he celebrated in front of the fans. I'm not too sure what the players think about it." The loss leaves Bristol Rovers 10th in League Two, three points behind leaders Barnet. The team has scored 7 goals this season, conceding 6, and is currently on a winning streak with recent form WL. Top scorer E. Harrison has netted 11 goals in 38 appearances for the team. The match was a significant one for the team, with the win putting Newport County in a strong position in the league. Bristol Rovers will look to bounce back from the loss in their next match, which will be a crucial test of their mettle. Ahead of the match, you can check on our fixtures page to see the team's upcoming schedule. The current squad can be viewed on our squad page, and the team's statistics can be found on our stats page. The team's standing in the league can be seen on our standings page, and any injuries can be checked on our injuries page.
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Bristol Rovers' Hayden Mullins reacts to local derby loss
Bristol Rovers' manager Hayden Mullins reflects on his team's 5-3 loss to Newport County in a local derby at the Memorial Stadium, despite a strong first half performance.
