Doncaster Rovers left it late to beat Forest Green and pick up their first league win of the season
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.
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
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