The Bolt New Lawn was the stage for a dramatic encounter as Forest Green Rovers triumphed over Woking with a 4-2 victory. The match was characterised by attacking verve from both teams, but it was the home side’s clinical finishing that ultimately secured them the three points and a climb up the league table.
Woking opened the scoring in the tenth minute. A well-executed move culminated in Oliver Sanderson finding the net, with Tariq Hinds providing the assist. The visitors’ lead, however, was brief. Forest Green Rovers responded just four minutes later, Gabriel Kircough levelling the score after receiving a pass from Jayden Clarke. The parity was short-lived, as Woking re-established their advantage in the fifteenth minute. Joseph Gbode was the scorer on this occasion, assisted by Jack Turner, making it 1-2 and momentarily quieting the home support.
Forest Green Rovers made a tactical substitution in the 29th minute, with Tom Knowles replacing Jay Mingi. This change appeared to revitalise the Rovers’ midfield.
The second half commenced with increased intensity from the hosts. Nick Haughton brought Forest Green Rovers level for a second time in the 51st minute. The momentum had decisively shifted, and just three minutes later, Ricardo Rees put the home side ahead for the first time in the match, establishing a 3-2 scoreline.
Woking attempted to alter the course of the game with a triple substitution in the 66th minute, introducing Olatunji Akinola, Tim Akinola, and Josh Osude. Nevertheless, Forest Green Rovers maintained their pressure. Tom Knowles, who had come on as a substitute in the first half, sealed the victory in the 77th minute, extending the lead to 4-2 with an assist from Chibby Nwoko.
This win sees Forest Green Rovers consolidate their position in the upper reaches of the English National League, currently occupying fourth place with 58 points. This, their sixteenth victory of the season, underscores their promotion ambitions. Woking, despite a spirited effort, remain in eleventh place with 35 points. Their struggles away from home continue to be a notable aspect of their season as they aim to improve their league standing.
