Rovers secured victory in the first half with goals from Jordan Moore-Taylor, Jamille Matt and Matthew Stevens put them 3-0 up at the break.
Nicky Featherstone pulled a consolation goal back from the penalty spot with 10-minutes remaining before Jamie Sterry was shown a straight red card late on.
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1. Ben Killip - 5
Will have been disappointed to concede a close range header from a set-piece early on. Made a couple of decent saves but ultimately let down by those in front of him. Photo: Alex Burstow
2. LWB: David Ferguson
Scored in each of the last three league games on home turf. An impressive return for a defender. Photo: FRANK REID 2021
3. Zaine Francis-Angol - 4
Sloppy in and out of possession in the first half as Forest Green ran riot. Was better after the break as the away side toned their attacking intensity down. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Gary Liddle - 4
Caught out on a couple of occasions as Forest Green punished Pools with devastating results. Photo: Mark Fletcher