Rovers paid the price for missed chances early on as they found themselves 2-0 in the first half before substitute Ben Close halved the deficit after heading home from a corner.
Another substitute, Joe Ironside, brought Rovers level midway through the second half before Mansfield sealed the win late on after both teams missed great chances to win the game.
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9. Tommy Rowe - 6
Went close a few times in the first half but also let his levels drop when Mansfield were in control. Commendably attended to Louie Marsh after his injury. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. George Broadbent - 6
Conceded the penalty but made some brilliant tackles and interceptions in the second half and almost won it late on with a strike that came back off the post. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
11. Louie Marsh - 7
Suffered a serious-looking injury towards the end of the first half. Had been a bright spark before leaving the field and made some excellent passes in the opening stages. Photo: Howard Roe/ahpix.com
12. Jack Goodman - 6
On another night Goodman would have been taking the match ball home. Had two great chances to score early on and saw a goalbound effort blocked after the break. Still, this is the most threatening Goodman has looked for the senior side. The improvement was evident. Photo: Howard Roe/ahpix.com