Substitute Ben Close struck in the sixth minute of injury time to send the away end into raptures at the New Lawn Stadium after Jordan Moore-Taylor had equalised for Forest Green to cancel out Harrison Biggins’ stunning opener.
Here’s how we rated the Rovers players after a dogged display.
. Match action
Ben Close is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the winning goal. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
. Louis Jones - 9
Made a series of smart saves in either half in a man-of-the-match display, including a brilliant stop from point-blank range in the final moment to seal the win. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
. Tom Nixon - 8
Got forward regularly in the first half and tested Daniels with a good effort early on. Another good display. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
. Tom Anderson - 7
Dealt with Matty Stevens well generally and made numerous blocks and interceptions to keep the home side out. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
. Joseph Olowu - 7
Did a good job against a tough customer in Deeney. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
1. Match action
Ben Close is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the winning goal. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
2. Louis Jones - 9
Made a series of smart saves in either half in a man-of-the-match display, including a brilliant stop from point-blank range in the final moment to seal the win. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
3. Tom Nixon - 8
Got forward regularly in the first half and tested Daniels with a good effort early on. Another good display. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
4. Tom Anderson - 7
Dealt with Matty Stevens well generally and made numerous blocks and interceptions to keep the home side out. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD