Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Mansfield TownMansfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley CutlerL. Cutler60
G
1captain
G
53Ben ToddB. Todd
Ashley WeirA. Weir49
D
2
D
44Brian HuckerbyB. Huckerby
Warren ScowcroftW. Scowcroft48
D
captain3
D
43Robert SmithR. Smith
Sylvain BastinS. Bastin47
D
4
D
38Bill HollowayB. Holloway
Alan CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri65
M
5
D
37Alexander LaverA. Laver
Anthony GilchristA. Gilchrist63
M
6
M
61Alan McleodA. Mcleod
Ronnie StuartR. Stuart51
M
7
M
53Tom van DamT. van Dam
Graeme EhioguG. Ehiogu48
M
8
M
43Fredrik RedknappF. Redknapp
Simon SeibertS. Seibert59
A
9
A
52Harry PottsH. Potts
Francis NevilleF. Neville52
A
10
A
50Alberto RodriguezA. Rodriguez
Dean DrydenD. Dryden51
A
11
A
48Sebastian AlonsoS. Alonso
 
Richard MasonR. Mason47
D
12
G
52Del GeorgeD. George
Dion Wright-PhillipsD. Wright-Phillips47
G
13
G
47Mervin MccannM. Mccann
Chris BeckhamC. Beckham44
M
14
M
42Emile WilcoxE. Wilcox

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 4,232 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Mansfield Town get the match underway!
2.05
Tom van Dam threads a neat ball through to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sylvain Bastin.
3.49
Anthony Gilchrist flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Neville. Francis Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Huckerby.
6.12
Tom van Dam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Potts. Harry Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Cutler who gathers it comfortably.
9.19
Tom van Dam hacks Ronnie Stuart from behind! The referee calls over Tom van Dam and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Stuart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.03
Brian Huckerby flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Redknapp who takes it down. Fredrik Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
15.43
Bill Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Mcleod. Alan Mcleod sees Alberto Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Rodriguez skips past Ashley Weir! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Rodriguez provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
16.30
Robert Smith hits a long diagonal ball forward. Sebastian Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Potts but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.09
Sylvain Bastin threads the ball through to Graeme Ehiogu. Graeme Ehiogu makes a simple pass to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
33.01
Sylvain Bastin makes a probing pass to Ronnie Stuart. Ronnie Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Dean Dryden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Dryden knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Neville. Francis Neville gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
36.32
Sylvain Bastin flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gilchrist. Anthony Gilchrist hits a low pass to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert threads the ball through to Dean Dryden but he's offside!
38.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Ashley Weir plays the ball forward to Ronnie Stuart. Ronnie Stuart knocks the ball forward to Francis Neville. Francis Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
39.47
Sylvain Bastin threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Stuart. Ronnie Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Neville. Francis Neville plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Seibert and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francis Neville comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.41
Ronnie Stuart takes it forward alone. Ronnie Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Huckerby.
45.00
Ronnie Stuart makes a simple pass to Francis Neville. Francis Neville edges inside the box! Francis Neville rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Luton Town kicking off!
47.46
Alan Mcleod catches Graeme Ehiogu on the ankles. The referee warns Alan Mcleod to calm down! Graeme Ehiogu stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.22
Alan Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Rodriguez plays a one-two with Harry Potts and advances towards the goal... Alberto Rodriguez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Warren Scowcroft. Excellent block.
55.33
Anthony Gilchrist barges into Bill Holloway. Anthony Gilchrist is shown the yellow card! Bill Holloway stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.27
Anthony Gilchrist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.51
Luton Town have made 3 substitutions with Richard Mason replacing Ashley Weir, Dion Wright-Phillips replacing Ronnie Stuart and Chris Beckham replacing Francis Neville .
63.13
Fredrik Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Potts but the linesman indicates offside!
65.53
Dion Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Beckham. Chris Beckham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
66.51
Bill Holloway picks a pass forward to Fredrik Redknapp. Fredrik Redknapp sees Alberto Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Rodriguez shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
67.35
Dion Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Beckham. Chris Beckham rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
71.54
Robert Smith brings the ball forward. Robert Smith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Robert Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Rodriguez but he's offside!
72.02
Fredrik Redknapp passes the ball forward to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.19
Bill Holloway knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Redknapp. Fredrik Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
81.09
Dean Dryden hacks Bill Holloway from behind! Dean Dryden is given a warning by the referee! Bill Holloway hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Mansfield Town
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
25.6%
43%
31.4%

Scorers
Dean Dryden 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Dryden of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Cutler (GK)
6
2.Ashley Weir (DEF)
6
3.Warren Scowcroft (DEF)
6
4.Sylvain Bastin (DEF)
7
5.Alan Cadamarteri (MID)
6
6.Anthony Gilchrist (MID)yellow card
7
7.Ronnie Stuart (MID)
8
8.Graeme Ehiogu (MID)
6
9.Simon Seibert (ATT)
6
10.Francis Neville (ATT)
7
11.Dean Dryden (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Richard Mason (DEF)
6
13.Dion Wright-Phillips (GK)
7
14.Chris Beckham (MID)
6

1.Ben Todd (GK)
6
2.Brian Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Robert Smith (DEF)
7
4.Bill Holloway (DEF)
8
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)
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