Yusuf Akhamrich's first-half double and a late Fabrizio Cavegn strike powered Bristol Rovers to a 3-0 win over Newport County at the Memorial Stadium, dealing a serious blow to The Exiles' League Two survival hopes.
The result moved Steve Evans's side four points clear of the relegation zone, while Newport stretched their winless away run to eight games and were left to rue another damaging defensive afternoon.
Tottenham Loanee Steals the Show
Akhamrich, a January loan signing from Tottenham Hotspur making his home debut, opened the scoring in the 11th minute, unleashing a left-footed shot from around 25 yards that flew into the top-left corner beyond the dive of Jordan Wright.