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.
5. Joseph Olowu - 7
Did a good job against a tough customer in Deeney. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
6. Owen Bailey - 7
Had one or two hairy moments in the first 45 minutes but generally coped OK. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
7. Luke Molyneux - 6
Did far more attacking than defending from wing-back in the first half. Quieter after the break. Photo: HOWARD ROE
8. Zain Westbrooke - 7
A neat and tidy showing. So efficient in possession and rarely loses the ball. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD