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      Forest Green Rovers edged past Morecambe

      Forest Green Rovers beat Morecambe, 1x2, on Saturday, in the 8th round. To this Matchday, Derek Adams's team came from a draw, and Mark Cooper's team came from a defeat.

      The first goal was scored by AJ Leitch-Smith after 19 minutes, with a left-foot strike.

      In the 46th minute, key moment of the game, when Jake Young came on. After 79 minutes, Jake Young struck for Forest Green Rovers, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area, after a pass from Jamille Matt.  Jamille Matt netted the last goal with 83 minutes on the clock through a header. It was his 5th goal of the season.

      After the result Forest Green Rovers is 4th in the table, 15 points, while Morecambe occupy 11th place, 13 points. Next up, Mark Cooper's team will play at home against Grimsby Town. Meanwhile, Derek Adams's team will play away against Carlisle United.

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      • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 67%

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      STADIUM

      The Mazuma Stadium (Globe Arena)
      Capacity6 476
      Pitch size-
      Founded2010
      Head-to-head
      14
      54% Wins
      7
      27% Wins
      26
      Official matches