Andrew Mangan's 82nd-minute strike gave Forest Green a victory.

Crawley barely threatened before Simon Weatherstone twice came close to putting them ahead.

Mangan missed a penalty but the Rovers striker responded in the best possible fashion by firing home from six yards a minute later.

Kaid Mohamed almost added a second with four minutes remaining, and Forest Green held on comfortably to claim the three points.

Forest Green: Robinson, Thomas, Jones, Hardiker, McDonald, Lawless, Fowler (Afful 67), Smith, Clist, Mohamed, Mangan (Stonehouse 84).
Subs Not Used: Burton, Preece, Rigoglioso.

Goals: Mangan 82.

Booked: Quinn, Forrest.

Att: 732

Ref: R L Lewis.