Crawley Town 2-1 Forest Green Rovers RECAP: Visitors have late equaliser ruled out as Ashley Nadesan and Jordan Tunnicliffe earn win against league leaders

Crawley Town players celebrate after Ashley Nadesan's goal against Forest Green Rovers. Photo: Cory Pickford SUS-220226-160736001Crawley Town players celebrate after Ashley Nadesan's goal against Forest Green Rovers. Photo: Cory Pickford SUS-220226-160736001
Crawley Town players celebrate after Ashley Nadesan's goal against Forest Green Rovers. Photo: Cory Pickford SUS-220226-160736001
Crawley Town face top-of-the-table Forest Green Rovers in League Two this afternoon (Saturday, February 26).

John Yems has made two changes to the side that lost 1-0 against Hartlepool United, with Isaac Hutchinson and Joel Lynch replacing James Tilley and Ashley Nadesan.

Stay tuned for live updates.

Crawley Town 2-1 Forest Green Rovers RECAP: Visitors have late equaliser ruled out as Ashley Nadesan and Jordan Tunnicliffe earn win against league leaders

Full-time: Crawley 2-1 Forest Greem

And now they can celebrate the three points!

The home fans erupt after the referee brings an end to a game in which Crawley performed superbly.

Forest Green took a while to put up a fight but eventually did and set up a a nervy end to the game but the Reds valiantly held on.

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The Reds fans celebrate a foul against Crawley like a goal!

Forest Green goal ruled out!

(90+2) Forest Green have the ball in the back of the net but it’s ruled out for a foul.

Relief for Crawley!

(90) The set piece is headed clear and out for a throw-in.

Five minutes of injury time are signalled.

(89) Crawley get a free kick, giving them some much needed respite.

(89) Crawley get a free kick, giving them some much needed respite.

(88) Glenn Morris has had very little to do since his double save early doors but he’s come up with a big stop just now to keep Crawley ahead.

(85) Archie Davies come on to replace George Francomb for the final final five minutes plus injury time.

Forest Green are pling on the pressure now.

Crawley had a chance to break away but Nichols couldn’t find Nadesan with a lobbed pass.

GOAL Crawley 2-1 Forest Green - Dominic Bernard (80)

The visitors score from the set piece to get themselves back in the game.

The ball dropped in front of Bernard who made no mistake.

(78) Will Ferry gives away a free-kick with a heavy challenge.

Chance for Forest Green to get bodies into the box.

(75) Jack Aitchison drags a shot wide as Forest Green continue to look for a way back into the game.

(70) Tsaroulla wins a free-kick after some tremendous close control.

The set piece comes to nothing.

(68) Tom Nichols comes on for Hutchinson, who played really well.

‘Super Tom’ chants ring out from the home supporters.

(67) Crawley look comfortable and look more likely to add to their lead than concede.

Tsaroulla just played in a dangerous cross which was cleared away.

Just over 20 minutes to play.

(63) Nadesan has been a real thorn in Forest Green’s defence this afternoon.

His cross just now was just too heavy but he’s been full of running and so difficult to deal with.

Tsaroulla is penalised for a foul when it looked like he was dragged back...

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