Darrell Clarke scored twice as Salisbury claimed an impressive 2-1 victory at Forest Green.

The striker opened the scoring after 18 minutes with a close range header, before doubling the lead two minutes after the break with an overhead kick.

The hosts pulled a goal back after 57 minutes, Andrew Mangan slotting home from 12 yards.

And they almost grabbed a late equaliser when John Hardiker's 84th minute header hit the post.

Forest Green: Robinson, Jones, Preece (Afful 54), Hardiker, McDonald, Lawless, Pitman (Smith 54), Fowler (Stonehouse 69), Clist, Mangan, Mohamed.
Subs Not Used: Burton, Rigoglioso.

Booked: Smith.

Goals: Mangan 57.

Booked: Herring, Bittner.

Goals: Darrell Clarke 18, 47.

Att: 927.

Ref: M Mclaughlin (England).