James Belshaw - 9
Made a trio of stellar saves to keep Forest Green out. First, he denied Regan Hendry with his feet and he clawed away Ebou Adams' low shot soon after. In the second half, Jamille Matt should have put the visitors ahead but Belshaw hung out a leg and kept it out.
Luca Hoole - 7
Save for a couple of lapses in concentration, Hoole was solid on the right of the defence and he grew throughout as an attacking threat, piling forward to give Rovers an overload in the final third.
Connor Taylor - 7
Had messages of encouragement from his teammates early doors as he appeared to be struggling with a knock. Engaged in a good contest with Matt.
James Connolly - 7
Moved the ball really well in the second half to get the Gas on the attack as they chased a winner. Defended soundly, too.
Nick Anderton - 6
Had the tough task of keeping Kane Wilson quiet in the first half and the right-back was able to get behind Anderton a couple of times to deliver dangerous crosses. Anderton was pretty solid, otherwise, before being sacrificed in an attacking change in the second half.
Paul Coutts (c) - 7
Conducted the play when the Gas came on strong in the second half, starting some promising attacking moments that weren't capitalised on.
Harry Anderson - 7
A manager's dream, performing well at right-wing and left-back. Looked capable of creating danger but it did not quite materialise.
Antony Evans - 7
His performance was the theme of the day. Played his part in several good moments, including teeing up a good chance for Elliot Anderson, but the Gas could not capitalise. At the forefront of an electric start for the Gas, but he tugged a good chance wide. Delivered a superb cross that Aaron Collins looked favourite to head in but it was just out of reach of the striker.
Sam Finley - 5
Had a poor first half, losing possession far too often. Improved after the break, but was taken off on a yellow card.
Elliot Anderson - 7
There were the usual moments of real class, including a showcase of freakish strength to sit down Ebou Adams, a quality midfielder for the level. However, could not capitalise on a huge chance in the second half, with Luke McGee palming his effort away. Anderson needed to put it further into the corner.
Aaron Collins - 7
Led the line effectively, pressing from the front and causing his former team several problems. Had his chances but couldn't profit. Involved in a lot of good things, though.
Substitutes
Luke Thomas (for Anderton on 64') - 8
Made a big impact on the game, making a real statement to his manager for a starting spot at Rochdale. Forest Green were terrified of him. Drew two excellent saves from Luke McGee with efforts from the edge of the box.
Ryan Loft (for Finley on 64) - 6
Gave Rovers something different up top and had a chance to score from a corner, albeit a difficult one. He glanced it wide.
Harvey Saunders (for Evans on 89') - N/A
Not used: Anssi Jaakkola, Trevor Clarke, Glenn Whelan, Sam Nicholson.
