Match Report


Mansfield TownMansfield Town     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ben ToddB. Todd53
G
captain1
G
50Seth SheringhamS. Sheringham
Brian HuckerbyB. Huckerby44
D
2
D
70Eddie ShawE. Shaw
Robert SmithR. Smith43
D
3
D
56Gary NivenG. Niven
Bill HollowayB. Holloway38
D
4
D
46Daniele RufusD. Rufus
Alexander LaverA. Laver37
D
5
M
62Alberto NunesA. Nunes
Alan McleodA. Mcleod61
M
6
M
58Gary JacksonG. Jackson
Tom van DamT. van Dam53
M
7
M
57Ivan CampbellI. Campbell
Fredrik RedknappF. Redknapp43
M
8captain
M
49Norman BlackN. Black
Harry PottsH. Potts52
A
9
A
56Eoin MersonE. Merson
Alberto RodriguezA. Rodriguez50
A
10
A
54Mervin ClaphamM. Clapham
Sebastian AlonsoS. Alonso48
A
11
A
49Bill EtheringtonB. Etherington
 
Del GeorgeD. George52
G
12
A
48Jose Fortes VelascoJ. Velasco
Mervin MccannM. Mccann47
G
13
A
47Stephen PallisterS. Pallister
Emile WilcoxE. Wilcox42
M
14
G
47Billy BishopB. Bishop

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 4,955 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Pallister.


0.00
Mansfield Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.18
Norman Black threads a neat ball through to Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington makes a pass forward but Eoin Merson makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
3.11
Gary Niven flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Campbell controls it well on his chest. Ivan Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Clapham who brings the ball under control. Mervin Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
6.46
Daniele Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Black. Norman Black hits a low pass to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ben Todd manages to keep it out.
8.09
Fredrik Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Rodriguez who takes it down. Alberto Rodriguez plays a one-two with Sebastian Alonso and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Rodriguez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.58
Alberto Nunes passes the ball forward to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.29
Norman Black receives the ball from a throw-in from Ivan Campbell. Norman Black sees Mervin Clapham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Clapham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ben Todd reads it well. Quality keeping!
30.18
Eddie Shaw chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Black. Norman Black threads the ball through to Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington makes a pass forward but Mervin Clapham is yards offside!
34.12
Fredrik Redknapp sees space and advances. Fredrik Redknapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
36.28
Robert Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tom van Dam. Tom van Dam kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Potts. Harry Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Rufus.
38.54
Tom van Dam plays the ball forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Sebastian Alonso provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.32
Ivan Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Brian Huckerby. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Huckerby grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.33
Fredrik Redknapp plays the ball forward to Harry Potts. Harry Potts shoots from distance. Seth Sheringham gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
45.00
Fredrik Redknapp threads the ball through to Harry Potts. Harry Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
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. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Queens Park Rangers start the second half!
47.13
Gary Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Bill Etherington controls it well on his chest. Bill Etherington runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Bill Etherington provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.56
Bill Holloway decides to run forward with the ball. Bill Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Harry Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harry Potts plays a one-two with Alberto Rodriguez and rushes in on goal... Harry Potts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
49.27
Alan Mcleod comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Campbell. The referee warns Alan Mcleod to calm down! Ivan Campbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.51
Norman Black hits a low pass to Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.43
Bill Holloway catches Eoin Merson on the ankles. Bill Holloway is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.08
Norman Black controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.48
Alexander Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tom van Dam. Tom van Dam kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso threads the ball through to Harry Potts but he's offside!
71.22
Tom van Dam makes a simple pass to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Niven.
72.34
Alan Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Harry Potts. Harry Potts whips the ball goalwards with his head. Seth Sheringham is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.54
Without breaking stride, Alan Mcleod plays the ball forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
79.32
Gary Jackson brings the ball forward. Gary Jackson shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.32
Gary Jackson threads a neat ball through to Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson plays a one-two with Bill Etherington and advances towards the goal... Eoin Merson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ben Todd.
84.36
Gary Jackson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Alberto Rodriguez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
85.28
Robert Smith makes a simple pass to Alan Mcleod. Alan Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Potts. Harry Potts rushes past Daniele Rufus! Harry Potts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Mansfield Town

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers
Alberto Rodriguez 8
Harry Potts 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Rodriguez of Mansfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Ben Todd (GK)
7
2.Brian Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Robert Smith (DEF)
6
4.Bill Holloway (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Laver (DEF)
6
6.Alan Mcleod (MID)
6
7.Tom van Dam (MID)
6
8.Fredrik Redknapp (MID)
7
9.Harry Potts (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alberto Rodriguez (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Sebastian Alonso (ATT)
7
 
12.Del George (GK)
0
13.Mervin Mccann (GK)
0
14.Emile Wilcox (MID)
0

1.Seth Sheringham (GK)
6
2.Eddie Shaw (DEF)
6
3.Gary Niven (DEF)
6
4.Daniele Rufus (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Nunes (MID)
6
6.Gary Jackson (MID)
7
7.Ivan Campbell (MID)yellow card
5
8.Norman Black (MID)
7
9.Eoin Merson (ATT)
6
10.Mervin Clapham (ATT)
6
11.Bill Etherington (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Fortes Velasco (ATT)
0
13.Stephen Pallister (ATT)
0
14.Billy Bishop (GK)
0