Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Mansfield TownMansfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Les KeaneL. Keane59
G
1
G
45Warren FletcherW. Fletcher
John MiddletonJ. Middleton51
D
2
D
49Alan SturridgeA. Sturridge
Leon BrookingL. Brooking43
D
captain3
D
48Oleg WainwrightO. Wainwright
Peter LofthouseP. Lofthouse39
D
4captain
D
43David VernazzaD. Vernazza
Jonathan GoldbergJ. Goldberg38
D
5
M
51Robert AthertonR. Atherton
Alun GeorgeA. George47
M
6
M
49Robbie AdamsR. Adams
Darren TolleyD. Tolley46
M
7
M
48Carl CharltonC. Charlton
Darius PearceD. Pearce44
M
8
M
40Marvin SwiftM. Swift
Matthew BowerM. Bower51
A
9
A
49Alfred BlakeA. Blake
Carlton LloydC. Lloyd49
A
10
A
44Nick PearceN. Pearce
Adam JoachimA. Joachim42
A
11
A
41Nwankwo WeirN. Weir
 
Harvey WainwrightH. Wainwright51
G
12
G
42Darren MasonD. Mason
Wayne BarrettW. Barrett44
M
13
A
40Gavin KanuG. Kanu
David ProctorD. Proctor43
G
14
M
38Danny PearsonD. Pearson

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 2,718 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Bould.


0.00
The whistle blows and Mansfield Town kick off!
2.07
Robert Atherton passes the ball forward to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Les Keane!
3.11
Darius Pearce threads a neat ball through to Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.47
Robert Atherton sees Alfred Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Weir. Nwankwo Weir knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.30
Carl Charlton plays the ball forward to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
14.12
Robbie Adams flicks a high pass forward. Nick Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Les Keane didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.36
Robbie Adams surges forward with the ball. Robbie Adams finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.34
Alun George chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Joachim but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.36
With a delightful solo run, Carl Charlton stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
21.04
Alan Sturridge flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Adams who brings the ball under control. Robbie Adams hits a low pass to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
26.52
Peter Lofthouse advances with the ball. Peter Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim rushes past David Vernazza! Some silky footwork from Adam Joachim provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.33
Robbie Adams hacks Peter Lofthouse from behind! Robbie Adams is given a warning by the referee! Peter Lofthouse runs off the knock.
28.51
Robbie Adams flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Weir controls it well on his chest. Nwankwo Weir shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
32.06
Peter Lofthouse comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Blake. The referee calls over Peter Lofthouse and warns him to calm down! Alfred Blake gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.50
Mansfield Town are dictating the run of play here today.
34.34
John Middleton takes it forward alone. John Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Carlton Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Joachim but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.54
Leon Brooking makes a simple pass to Darren Tolley. Darren Tolley sees a break and surges forward. Darren Tolley makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.44
Jonathan Goldberg clumsily knocks into Nick Pearce. The referee calls over Jonathan Goldberg and warns him to calm down! Nick Pearce runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Mansfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mansfield Town players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Luton Town start the second half!
48.17
With some swift thinking, Robbie Adams plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Weir. Nwankwo Weir knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.15
Carl Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Nick Pearce collects the pass. Nick Pearce edges inside the box! Nick Pearce side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.19
With a delightful solo run, Darren Tolley stretches the opposition's defence. Darren Tolley shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Swift laces a weighted ball forward to Nwankwo Weir. Nwankwo Weir shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.04
Carl Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Nick Pearce who brings the ball under control. Nick Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.53
With vision, Darren Tolley plays the ball forward to Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.09
Darius Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Adam Joachim collects the pass. Adam Joachim shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.38
Robert Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Mansfield Town
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
37%
45.2%
17.8%

Scorers
Matthew Bower 41
Nwankwo Weir 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darren Tolley of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Les Keane (GK)
7
2.John Middleton (DEF)
6
3.Leon Brooking (DEF)
6
4.Peter Lofthouse (DEF)
7
5.Jonathan Goldberg (DEF)
5
6.Alun George (MID)
6
7.Darren Tolley (MID)
8
8.Darius Pearce (MID)
6
9.Matthew Bower (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Carlton Lloyd (ATT)
6
11.Adam Joachim (ATT)
7
 
12.Harvey Wainwright (GK)
0
13.Wayne Barrett (MID)
0
14.David Proctor (GK)
0

1.Warren Fletcher (GK)
6
2.Alan Sturridge (DEF)
6
3.Oleg Wainwright (DEF)
6
4.David Vernazza (DEF)
6
5.Robert Atherton (MID)
6
6.Robbie Adams (MID)
8
7.Carl Charlton (MID)
7
8.Marvin Swift (MID)
6
9.Alfred Blake (ATT)
7
10.Nick Pearce (ATT)
7
11.Nwankwo Weir (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Darren Mason (GK)
0
13.Gavin Kanu (ATT)
0
14.Danny Pearson (MID)
0