Walsall beat Forest Green Rovers, 1x2, on Saturday, in the match for the 32nd round. In this competition, Mark Cooper's team came from a draw, and Darrell Clarke's team came from three defeats. Josh March was decisive with 1 goal.
The first half came to an end without goals.
The opening goal was scored by Josh Gordon with 52 minutes on the clock, from the penalty spot. With this goal, Josh Gordon recorded his ten goal this season. In the 73rd minute, Wes McDonald fired home Walsall's second goal, with a left-foot strike, assisted by Caolan Lavery. Josh March netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game.
After the result Forest Green Rovers is 10th in the table, 45 points, while Walsall occupy 14th place, 39 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Walsall's team will play away against Newport County. Meanwhile, Nailworth's team will host Port Vale.
Forest Green Rovers | Walsall | |||
7 | 3 | Shots | 1 | 8 |
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 6 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 5 | 7 |
8 | 3 | Ball steals | 8 | 7 |
7 | 70 | Total Passes | 39 | 8 |
7 | 52 | Passes Completed | 33 | 8 |
- | Saves | 4 | 7 | |
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |