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WATCH: Bristol Rovers midfielder Stuart Sinclair sent off for two dives

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Did Stuart Sinclair deserve to be sent off? Watch as referee Ben Toner twice books the Bristol Rovers player for simulation

Bristol Rovers midfielder Stuart Sinclair was sent off against Bury after receiving two bookings for simulation.

Sinclair twice went down in the first half of Tuesday night's Sky Bet League One clash at Gigg Lane and on both occasions, referee Ben Toner reached for his book, with the second yellow coming after 39 minutes.

It ultimately handed Bury the initiative as they went on to clinch the match 3-0 with three second-half goals.

Bury broke the deadlock with a 50th-minute penalty by James Vaughan, who fired the ball past Joe Lumley for his 21st goal of the season - and 11th in 10 games.

Stuart Sinclair of Bristol Rovers in action during the Sky Bet League One match at Northampton Town, 1 October 2016
Image: Sinclair saw red after he was adjudged to have dived twice in the first half

The hosts doubled their lead in the 65th minute when Vaughan crossed for Leigh to head home his first Bury goal.

Miller then latched onto Kean Bryan's 75th-minute pass to cut in from the left and fire into the top corner, making it five wins from eight for the resurgent Shakers.

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