Yet until the 51st minute, they struggled to break down Forest Green before Owen Dale’s far-post header from Joe Rafferty’s excellent cross.
The winger should have then had a hat-trick, while the Blues failed to add to their tally, yet now find themselves three points off the play-offs – and here’s our on-the-whistle player ratings...
9. Joe Morrell - 8
Welcome return to the side following international and another classy showing from the in-form Welshman who has been outstanding since the World Cup. Photo: National World
10. Tom Lowery - 6
Strangely below par upon return to the starting XI. Some sloppy passing and the most ineffective of the Blues midfield in a match when they enjoyed plenty of possession . Photo: National World
11. Owen Dale - 7
So frustrating in the first half, unable to constructively use the ball in promising positions. Then popped up with the winner through a header at the far post - and missed two sitters. Should have had a hat-trick. Photo: National World
12. Michael Jacobs - 7
(Replaced by Dane Scarlett on 81 minutes) Easily Blues’ most dangerous player in first half, with a couple of great runs and drawing a good save from Doohan. One most of class after the break should have been finished by Dale after keeper saved. Photo: National World