Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 4,043 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.


0.00
Mansfield Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.05
Kevin Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Anderton who takes it down. Alexander Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.03
Richard Gough comes in with a late challenge on Bill Holloway. The referee calls over Richard Gough and shows him a yellow card! Bill Holloway hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.24
Kevin Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, John Caldwell. John Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.26
Paolo Dainelli makes a probing pass to John Caldwell. John Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.02
Fredrik Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
40.21
Fredrik Redknapp surges forward with the ball. Fredrik Redknapp edges inside the box! Fredrik Redknapp tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.27
Paolo Dainelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton threads a neat, attacking ball through to Richard Gough. Richard Gough cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mansfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
48.17
Lomano Stewart makes a probing pass to John Caldwell. John Caldwell shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.17
Lomano Stewart makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Stewart makes a probing pass to Alexander Anderton but he's offside!
59.17
Alan Mcleod plays the ball forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso threads the ball through to Alberto Rodriguez but he's offside!
60.08
Bradford City have made a substitution with Alan Ince replacing Richard Gough .
66.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.09
Kevin Hansen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Hansen skips past Brian Huckerby! Kevin Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Ben Todd gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
73.00
Scott Vieira makes a simple pass to Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Hansen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but John Caldwell is offside!
77.06
Bradford City have made a substitution with Danny Morris replacing Scott Vieira .
78.12
Tom van Dam knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso cuts inside the box! Wayne Mason catches Sebastian Alonso on the ankles. Sebastian Alonso appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
84.21
Paolo Dainelli chips the ball to his team mate, John Caldwell. John Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Alexander Anderton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.55
Danny Morris plays the ball forward to Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. John Caldwell controls it well on his chest. John Caldwell shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
90.00
Brian Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Tom van Dam. Tom van Dam flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Alonso controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Mason.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
32%
68%
Play Area
25.3%
49.3%
25.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Hansen of Bradford City

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)
8
9.Harry Potts (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Rodriguez (ATT)
6
11.Sebastian Alonso (ATT)
6
 
12.Del George (GK)
0
13.Mervin Mccann (GK)
0
14.Emile Wilcox (MID)
0

1.Robert Kitson (GK)
6
2.Wayne Mason (DEF)
6
3.Scott Vieira (DEF)
7
4.Mario Sousa (DEF)
6
5.Jacob White (DEF)
6
6.Lomano Stewart (MID)
7
7.Kevin Hansen (MID)
9
8.Paolo Dainelli (MID)
7
9.Richard Gough (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.John Caldwell (ATT)
6
11.Alexander Anderton (ATT)
8
 
12.Danny Morris (MID)
6
13.Emile Greaves (DEF)
0
14.Alan Ince (DEF)
6