Forest Green Rovers secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Yeovil Town in an English National League fixture at The Bolt New Lawn. The visitors, Yeovil Town, drew first blood in the 38th minute when Kofi Shaw found the back of the net with an assist from Josh Sims.
The home side, Forest Green Rovers, struggled to find their rhythm in the opening 45 minutes, with their attacks being effectively neutralised by the organised Yeovil Town defence. As the second half commenced, Forest Green Rovers pushed forward in search of an equaliser.
Yeovil Town’s Kofi Shaw received his first yellow card in the 54th minute for a foul, while Dominic Bernard also received a yellow card in the 75th minute for a foul. Kofi Shaw then received his second yellow card in the 75th minute, resulting in a red card and reducing Yeovil Town to ten men.
Forest Green Rovers capitalised on this numerical disadvantage, with Kyle McAllister converting a penalty in the 76th minute to make it 1-1. The match then saw a flurry of substitutions, with Forest Green Rovers introducing Harry Cardwell and Joe Quigley, while Yeovil Town brought on Finn Cousin-Dawson and Michael Smith.
In the final minutes of the match, Forest Green Rovers continued to press for the winning goal. They were rewarded in the 94th minute when Ryan Inniss scored the decisive goal, securing a 2-1 victory for Forest Green Rovers. This win marked a significant turnaround for the home side and boosted their position in the league standings, where they now hold second place with 50 points from 24 matches, while Yeovil Town remains in 11th position with 35 points from 25 matches.
The victory was a testament to Forest Green Rovers’ resilience and determination, as they overcame a difficult first half to ultimately claim the three points. The win will undoubtedly provide a confidence boost for Forest Green Rovers as they continue their pursuit of success in the English National League.