Mansfield comfortably overcame Forest Green in a sometimes fiery match that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.

The home side went ahead when Mark Stallard headed home, before Rovers' Andrew Mangan was sent off for foul and abusive language.

Mansfield took advantage and when Scott Garner was fouled in the area, Robert Duffy slotted in the penalty.

Stags midfielder Matt Somner was dismissed for violent conduct before Garner headed in to wrap up the win.

Mansfield:

Marriott, Silk, Moses, Garner, Mayo, Williams, Somner, D'Laryea, Arnold (Briscoe 65), Stallard (Woodhouse 76), Duffy (O'Connor 84).
Subs Not Used: White, Gardner.

Sent Off: Somner (74).

Booked: Silk, Somner, Stallard.

Goals: Stallard 10, Duffy 53 pen, Garner 80.

Forest Green: Burton, Stonehouse, Ayres, Preece, Lawless, Platt, Jones, Fowler (Rigoglioso 70), Lloyd (Ashford 55), Brown (Smith 55), Mangan.
Subs Not Used: Robinson, Mohamed.

Sent Off: Mangan (45).

Booked: Platt, Ayres, Jones.

Att: 2,174

Ref: C Harwood (Manchester).

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