Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 2,784 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Adams.


0.00
Mansfield Town kick off!
3.21
Matthew Clemence makes a simple pass to Dave Butt. Dave Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.53
Alfred Blake hacks Mark Le Tissier from behind! Alfred Blake is shown the yellow card! Mark Le Tissier stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.31
Robert Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.47
Carl Charlton sees Alfred Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
21.25
Marvin Swift sees Nick Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Pearce shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Neil Ball. Excellent save.
22.08
Mark Le Tissier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Prior. James Prior passes the ball forward to Dave Butt. Dave Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.04
Robbie Adams makes a simple pass to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.40
Oleg Wainwright makes a simple pass to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.16
Mick Scales hacks David Vernazza from behind! Mick Scales is shown the yellow card! David Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.53
David Vernazza runs forward with the ball. David Vernazza runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Vernazza shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Neil Ball!
40.14
David Vernazza decides to run forward with the ball. David Vernazza makes a beautiful solo run. David Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Blake. With a superhuman jump, Alfred Blake connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
42.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.26
Alan Sturridge kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mansfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mansfield Town players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Gillingham start the second half!
47.41
Mick Scales barges into David Vernazza. The referee warns Mick Scales to calm down! David Vernazza runs off the knock.
48.36
Oleg Wainwright flicks a high ball forward to Robert Atherton who takes it down. Robert Atherton threads the ball through to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Neil Ball manages to gather it.
54.16
Les Platt takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Mark Le Tissier. Mark Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to George Carter. George Carter flicks a high pass forward. Mick Scales controls it well on his chest. Mick Scales tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.03
James Prior darts forward. James Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Butt. Dave Butt heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.26
Les Platt decides to run forward with the ball. Les Platt threads the ball through to Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.52
Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Steve Ball replacing Steve Fletcher, Wayne Ince replacing James Prior and Neil Laycock replacing Dave Butt .
63.19
Oleg Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Nwankwo Weir and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nick Pearce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Neil Ball has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.28
Oleg Wainwright flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Adams who takes it down. Robbie Adams flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Weir who takes it down. Nwankwo Weir advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nwankwo Weir provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nwankwo Weir!
69.16
Wayne Ince hits a low pass to Mick Scales. Mick Scales shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.44
Les Platt hits a low pass to Lomano Gascoigne. Lomano Gascoigne makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Scales but he's offside!
73.31
George Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Laycock. Neil Laycock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.52
Alan Sturridge kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Weir. Nwankwo Weir controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Neil Ball gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
78.06
Lomano Gascoigne darts forward. Lomano Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Scales. Mick Scales connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.23
David Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Weir collects the pass. Nwankwo Weir shoots from distance but somehow Neil Ball manages to keep it out.
85.21
Carl Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Neil Ball reads it well. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nick Pearce of Mansfield Town

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

1.Neil Ball (GK)
8
2.Steve Fletcher (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Benali (DEF)
6
4.Mark Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Les Platt (DEF)
6
6.James Prior (MID)
6
7.George Carter (MID)
6
8.Lomano Gascoigne (MID)
7
9.Matthew Clemence (MID)
6
10.Dave Butt (ATT)
6
11.Mick Scales (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
 
12.Steve Ball (ATT)
6
13.Wayne Ince (ATT)
6
14.Neil Laycock (DEF)
6