How each Queen's player performed:
Mark Cairns: His debut, and a most impressive one. The former Brechin goalkeeper did not mishandle the ball once, and also kicked the ball extremely well. His only disappointment will be that he failed to keep a clean sheet, but on this sort of form he will remain first-choice till the end of the season - excepting in the Scottish Cup. 9.
Danny Ferry: Actually a relatively quiet game from Danny, and I cannot recall him doing anything of great note during the 90 minutes. Did manage a couple of efforts at goal, both of which were inevitably wayward. 6.
Steven Canning: I'm not sure if Stevie is still needing time to settle back in after his recent injury, or if his more defensive position ( no doubt ordered by Kenny Brannigan ) is hindering him. But he has done little to impress his new boss so far. Was replaced by Paddy Gallagher 15 minutes into the second half. 6.
Richard Sinclair: Having been booked for a tackle from behind in the first half, Richard became the first Queen's player since Neil Collins at Cliftonhill last season to be sent-off after being adjudged to have kicked the ball away in the final minute of the game. Incompetence from referee Hardie. Sincy certainly had showed no lack of willingness to mix it in this game, but I feel he is more comfortable when playing at wing-back - however he is playing in the centre more through necessity than design. 7.
Damiano Agostini: Damiano even had the nerve to do a Moffat and push forward into the opposing penalty box, and on one such occasion won an admittedly dodgy penalty. Coped well with the threat of the disappointing Yardley, and gave one of his most solid displays in weeks. 8.
Steven Fallon: Always efficient, Stevie did the simple things effectively again on Saturday, and is a player other clubs have hopefully not noticed as he is pivotal to Queen's play at present - that could be a forlorn wish though. 8.
Ross Clark: Ross has come of age recently and begun to deliver some admirably battling displays in the famous hooped shirt. Never one to shirk a tackle, he left the field 20 minutes into the second half and clearly had had a lot taken out of him. Hopefully he will be fresh for Monday night. 7.
Johnny Whelan: Although he had two fine chances to score when only a few yards out, Johnny was simply excellent again and it is hard to imagine a Queen's midfield without him at the moment. A fine way to mark his 100th appearance for the club. 9.
John Gemmell: John is clearly extremely confident right now, but a little more thought wouldn't have gone amiss when cutting in from wide areas and shooting rather greedily with a team-mate waiting hopefully. He also incurred Kenny Brannigan's wrath by being caught offside once or twice too often. There was no doubt though, that given his current form he would take and definitely convert the penalty kick. 8 goals now in 8 games for John, and all of his 10 goals this season have been scored at Hampden. 7.
David McCallum: Should prove another fine addition, and given his lack of recent first-team football it was a commendable showing. Nearly scored in the first-half when his chip was cleared off the line, and also looked as if he was capable of delivering a good set-piece. Had to come off, having picked up a knock just before half-time. 7.
James Allan: James seems to have found a new consistency in his game, and although he did not shine on Saturday he was always willing to take on Rovers defenders, no matter how he might be stopped. 7.
As for the substitutes, Stuart Kettlewell appears a promising footballer and could have scored, Paddy Gallagher won and distributed the ball well, and James White got his first run-out for some months.