Match Report


Mansfield TownMansfield Town     Swindon TownSwindon Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Warren FletcherW. Fletcher45
G
1
G
41Dion PowellD. Powell
Alan SturridgeA. Sturridge49
D
2
D
46Alistair MarshallA. Marshall
Oleg WainwrightO. Wainwright48
D
3
D
42Joe ForbesJ. Forbes
David VernazzaD. Vernazza43
D
captain4
D
40Eoin ShieldsE. Shields
Robert AthertonR. Atherton51
M
5
D
37Phil LinekerP. Lineker
Robbie AdamsR. Adams49
M
6
M
59Peter HackworthP. Hackworth
Carl CharltonC. Charlton48
M
7captain
M
51Gary CookeG. Cooke
Danny PearsonD. Pearson38
M
8
M
48Matt BattyM. Batty
Alfred BlakeA. Blake49
A
9
M
43Tommy AndrewsT. Andrews
Nick PearceN. Pearce44
A
10
A
48Matt ShieldsM. Shields
Gavin KanuG. Kanu40
A
11
A
46Steven MarrS. Marr
 
Darren MasonD. Mason43
G
12
A
42Eddie GardnerE. Gardner
Anthony CoppingerA. Coppinger42
D
13
A
42Jody GriffinJ. Griffin
James BastinJ. Bastin38
M
14
A
41Mark DeaneM. Deane

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 2,738 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Summerbell.


0.00
The first half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
4.52
Robert Atherton surges forward with the ball. Robert Atherton shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
6.44
Oleg Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Carl Charlton collects the pass. Carl Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Blake collects the pass. Alfred Blake shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.44
Alan Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Adams. With imagination, Robbie Adams plays the ball forward to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.36
Oleg Wainwright threads the ball through to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carl Charlton shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
14.57
Eoin Shields plays the ball forward to Tommy Andrews. Tommy Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.50
Joe Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Andrews. Tommy Andrews makes a simple pass to Steven Marr. Steven Marr whips in a cross ball towards Matt Shields. Matt Shields gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.02
Robbie Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Kanu. Gavin Kanu gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.01
Oleg Wainwright clumsily knocks into Gary Cooke. Oleg Wainwright is warned by the referee! Gary Cooke stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.49
Carl Charlton darts forward. Carl Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.46
David Vernazza flicks a high ball forward to Carl Charlton who takes it down. Carl Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Alfred Blake provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Dion Powell. Excellent save.
28.15
Matt Shields barges into Alan Sturridge. The referee calls over Matt Shields and shows him a yellow card! Alan Sturridge runs off the knock.
30.59
Eoin Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Cooke. Gary Cooke plays the ball forward to Matt Shields. Matt Shields knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Vernazza.
33.16
Carl Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake skips past Alistair Marshall! Alfred Blake cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
38.45
Phil Lineker passes the ball forward to Tommy Andrews. Tommy Andrews flicks a high pass forward to Steven Marr who brings the ball under control. Steven Marr whips in a cross ball towards Matt Shields. Matt Shields makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
42.08
Robbie Adams flicks a high pass forward to Nick Pearce who brings the ball under control. Nick Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mansfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town 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
Mansfield Town start the second half!
47.01
Without breaking stride, Carl Charlton plays the ball forward to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.14
Phil Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Andrews. Tommy Andrews threads the ball through to Steven Marr. Steven Marr shoots from distance but somehow Warren Fletcher manages to keep it out.
55.14
Steven Marr comes in with a late challenge on David Vernazza. Steven Marr is given a warning by the referee! David Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.34
Tommy Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Shields. Matt Shields jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.05
David Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Blake who brings the ball under control. Alfred Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Kanu. Gavin Kanu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
61.16
David Vernazza threads the ball through to Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.18
Eoin Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Batty. Matt Batty makes a simple pass to Matt Shields. Matt Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Vernazza.
67.31
Oleg Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Robert Atherton controls it well on his chest. Robert Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce cuts inside the box! Nick Pearce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
75.29
Mansfield Town are in full control of this game.
77.47
Alan Sturridge threads the ball through to Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams flicks a high pass forward. Nick Pearce controls it well on his chest. Nick Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.18
Gary Cooke threads the ball through to Steven Marr. Steven Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.21
Danny Pearson barges into Peter Hackworth. The referee warns Danny Pearson to calm down! Peter Hackworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.46
Eoin Shields threads a neat ball through to Gary Cooke. Gary Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Matt Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Shields shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Warren Fletcher. Excellent save.
85.52
Robbie Adams decides to run forward with the ball. Robbie Adams shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
89.06
Alan Sturridge takes it forward alone. Without breaking stride, Alan Sturridge plays the ball forward to Gavin Kanu. Gavin Kanu shoots from outside the area. Dion Powell gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Mansfield Town

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

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
27.3%
40.4%
32.3%

Scorers
Nick Pearce 20
Alfred Blake 33
Matt Shields 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Charlton of Mansfield Town

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

1.Dion Powell (GK)
6
2.Alistair Marshall (DEF)
6
3.Joe Forbes (DEF)
7
4.Eoin Shields (DEF)
6
5.Phil Lineker (DEF)
6
6.Peter Hackworth (MID)
6
7.Gary Cooke (MID)
6
8.Matt Batty (MID)
6
9.Tommy Andrews (MID)
6
10.Matt Shields (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Steven Marr (ATT)
7
 
12.Eddie Gardner (ATT)
0
13.Jody Griffin (ATT)
0
14.Mark Deane (ATT)
0