John Hardiker's quick-fire brace sent Forest Green on their way to a comfortable win which took them out of the relegation zone.

Defender Hardicker struck after just 11 minutes with a curling 25-yard shot.

Alex Lawless headed a corner back across goal for Hardicker to tap in a second four minutes later.

Victoria's night got worse when substitute Darryn Stamp was sent off for a foul on Lee Ayres before Lawless added a third goal from close range.

Forest Green: Robinson, Ayres, Preece, Hardiker, Lawless, Rigoglioso (Smith 76), Fowler (McDonald 88), Platt, Stonehouse, Brown, Mangan (Lloyd 82).
Subs Not Used: Burton, Gill.

Goals: Hardiker 12, 16, Lawless 87.

Northwich: Clarke, Stevens, Steve Robinson, Bailey, Grand, Elam, Byrom, Crowell, Mullan (Stamp 64), Reeves (Lodge 61), McDonald (Steele 63).
Subs Not Used: Aspin, Conroy.

Sent Off: Stamp (80).

Booked: Byrom.

Att: 744

Ref: M Thompson (England).

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