Match Report


Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers     Mansfield TownMansfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martin WeirM. Weir52
G
1
G
45Warren FletcherW. Fletcher
Clive DraperC. Draper55
D
2
D
49Alan SturridgeA. Sturridge
Denny HuizinghD. Huizingh45
D
3
D
48Oleg WainwrightO. Wainwright
Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen43
D
4captain
D
44David VernazzaD. Vernazza
Robbie MendoncaR. Mendonca43
D
5
M
52Robert AthertonR. Atherton
Kelvin PerryK. Perry46
M
6
M
49Robbie AdamsR. Adams
Kemal ImpeyK. Impey46
M
captain7
M
49Carl CharltonC. Charlton
Simon LindnerS. Lindner40
M
8
M
38Danny PearsonD. Pearson
Simon PlattS. Platt55
A
9
A
49Alfred BlakeA. Blake
Anthony GardnerA. Gardner54
A
10
A
44Nick PearceN. Pearce
David CarrickD. Carrick45
A
11
A
40Gavin KanuG. Kanu
 
Ross LockleyR. Lockley42
D
12
G
43Darren MasonD. Mason
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison41
D
13
D
42Anthony CoppingerA. Coppinger
John RobsonJ. Robson41
G
14
M
38James BastinJ. Bastin

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 2,670 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Doncaster Rovers 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 Doncaster Rovers kick off!
3.11
Clive Draper sees a break and surges forward. Clive Draper hits a low pass to Simon Platt. Simon Platt plays a one-two with Anthony Gardner and rushes in on goal... Simon Platt tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.19
Carl Charlton comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Impey. The referee brings Carl Charlton to one side and gives him a warning! Kemal Impey stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.56
Alan Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton threads a neat ball through to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.07
With vision, Robbie Mendonca plays the ball forward to Simon Lindner. Simon Lindner plays the ball forward to David Carrick. David Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.25
Simon Lindner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Lindner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Carrick but the linesman indicates offside!
15.03
Kelvin Perry flicks a high ball forward to Simon Platt who takes it down. Simon Platt shoots from long range. Solid save from Warren Fletcher.
18.04
Kelvin Perry clumsily knocks into Danny Pearson. The referee brings Kelvin Perry to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Pearson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.37
Clive Draper runs forward with the ball. Clive Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, David Carrick. David Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Platt. Simon Platt makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.30
Showing composure, David Vernazza laces a weighted ball forward to Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams makes a simple pass to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce 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!
30.02
Showing composure, Duncan Mortensen plays the ball forward to Simon Lindner. Simon Lindner makes an attacking run forward. Simon Lindner runs straight at the defence! Simon Lindner tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
33.04
Carl Charlton advances with the ball. Carl Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Pearce. With a superhuman jump, Nick Pearce connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.33
Alan Sturridge receives the ball from a throw-in from Oleg Wainwright. Alan Sturridge flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Adams who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Robbie Adams plays the ball forward to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denny Huizingh.
36.52
Duncan Mortensen plays the ball forward to Simon Lindner. Simon Lindner flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Platt. Simon Platt plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Gardner and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Platt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Warren Fletcher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.16
David Vernazza sees Danny Pearson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Pearson threads a neat ball through to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
42.52
Simon Lindner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Lindner edges inside the box! Simon Lindner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Doncaster Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers 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
The whistle blows and Mansfield Town kick off!
47.32
Oleg Wainwright sees Carl Charlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Kanu. Gavin Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Kanu!
53.42
Robbie Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Kanu. Gavin Kanu shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.37
David Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton hits a low pass to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Mortensen.
69.01
Carl Charlton sees Nick Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denny Huizingh.
71.46
Carl Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Blake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Blake threads a neat ball through to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.36
Oleg Wainwright takes a long throw-in. Alan Sturridge sees a break and surges forward. Alan Sturridge threads the ball through to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
77.12
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with John Robson replacing Anthony Gardner .
81.40
Simon Lindner hacks Robert Atherton from behind! Simon Lindner is warned by the referee! Robert Atherton stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.18
Duncan Mortensen receives the ball from a throw-in from Robbie Mendonca. Duncan Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Impey controls it well on his chest. Kemal Impey makes a simple pass to Simon Platt. Simon Platt knocks in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.11
Kelvin Perry flicks a high pass forward. David Carrick collects the pass. David Carrick finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Doncaster Rovers

Mansfield Town
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
26.2%
41.2%
32.5%

Scorers
Simon Platt 21, 37
Gavin Kanu 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Platt of Doncaster Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Martin Weir (GK)
6
2.Clive Draper (DEF)
7
3.Denny Huizingh (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Mendonca (DEF)
6
6.Kelvin Perry (MID)
6
7.Kemal Impey (MID)
6
8.Simon Lindner (MID)
8
9.Simon Platt (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Anthony Gardner (ATT)
6
11.David Carrick (ATT)
7
 
12.Ross Lockley (DEF)
0
13.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
0
14.John Robson (GK)
6

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)
6
7.Carl Charlton (MID)
7
8.Danny Pearson (MID)
6
9.Alfred Blake (ATT)
6
10.Nick Pearce (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Kanu (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Darren Mason (GK)
0
13.Anthony Coppinger (DEF)
0
14.James Bastin (MID)
0