Barnsley 2 Forest Green 0

BARNSLEY boss Michael Duff admitted Devante Cole’s opener had been crucial in securing victory over Forest Green Rovers. Cole struck on 15 minutes and Josh Martin wrapped up victory seven minutes from time.

Duff said: “The first goal is really important. Whenever we’ve gone a goal up we look good. Whenever we’ve gone a goal down we’ve struggled. Even at 2-0 I was still nervous.

“There’s no God-given right. It was an awkward game.”

Forest Green manager Ian Burchnall was not happy with his side, complaining that “the goals were too easy”.

He added: “Everything came from a counter-attack or our mistake.”