In a pulsating encounter at the Attis Arena, Scunthorpe United emerged victorious in a thrilling five-goal contest against Forest Green Rovers, securing a hard-fought 3-2 win in the English National League. The match, a testament to the attacking intent of both sides, swung back and forth, providing a captivating spectacle for the home faithful.
The visitors drew first blood in the fifth minute. Laurent Mendy provided the assist for Ricardo Rees, who found the net to put Forest Green Rovers ahead at 0-1. Scunthorpe United responded with resilience. Their pressure eventually told when Daniel Whitehall converted a penalty in the 38th minute, levelling the score at 1-1.
The second half began with Scunthorpe United seizing the initiative. Just five minutes after the restart, Zain Westbrooke found the back of the net, assisted by Oliver Ewing, to give the Iron a crucial 2-1 lead. The advantage was short-lived. Forest Green Rovers demonstrated their attacking prowess once more, with Laurent Mendy again instrumental, assisting Jili Buyabu in the 57th minute to restore parity at 2-2.
The game remained finely poised until the 75th minute when a decisive substitution paid dividends for Scunthorpe United. Carlton Ubaezuonu, brought on just minutes earlier, made an immediate impact, netting the goal that ultimately secured all three points for the home side, making the final score 3-2.
The victory sees Scunthorpe United solidify their position in the top half of the National League table, currently sitting in fourth place with 56 points after 27 games. Their recent form has been exceptional, with an impressive seven-game unbeaten streak and a scoring run stretching across nine matches. Forest Green Rovers remain in sixth place with 55 points from 29 games, and will be disappointed to have missed an opportunity to climb further, having now gone three games without a win.
