Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,492 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Shaun Froggatt.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Shaun Froggatt.
0.00
0-0Mansfield Town kick off the first half!
2.25
0-0Eddie Potts threads the ball through to Alberto Young. Alberto Young lofts in a cross ball towards George Boateng. George Boateng is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.18
0-0Without breaking stride, Eddie Potts plays the ball forward to George Boateng. George Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ben Todd manages to keep it out.
12.25
Eddie Potts passes the ball forward to Alberto Young. Alberto Young lofts in a cross ball towards George Boateng. George Boateng finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
16.15
Tom van Dam knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.04
0-1Fredrik Rowett makes a probing pass to Trevor Fletcher. Trevor Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Boateng. George Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.17
0-1Bill Holloway pushes mid-way up the pitch. Bill Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Potts. Harry Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Alonso but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.42
Eddie Potts darts forward. Eddie Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.41
Trevor Fletcher hits a low pass to George Boateng. George Boateng edges inside the box! Some good footwork from George Boateng provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.01
Edouard Avenet flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Potts controls it well on his chest. Eddie Potts passes the ball forward to Alberto Young. Alberto Young plays a one-two with Jorge Martins and rushes in on goal... Alberto Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Young!
36.48
Fredrik Rowett takes it forward alone. Fredrik Rowett threads a neat ball through to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
39.40
Edouard Avenet hits a low pass to Scott Harley. Scott Harley passes the ball forward to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
42.02
Robert Smith darts forward. With great vision, Robert Smith plays the ball forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.39
Scott Harley makes a simple pass to Alberto Young. Alberto Young shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
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. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reading kick off the second half!
47.21
Scott Harley flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Martins controls it well on his chest. Jorge Martins lofts in a cross ball towards George Boateng. George Boateng heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
48.06
Tom van Dam runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tom van Dam knocks the ball forward to Alberto Rodriguez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.33
Eddie Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Young. Alberto Young tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.17
Scott Harley flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Young knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
57.27
Edouard Avenet flicks a high pass forward. George Unsworth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Unsworth threads a neat ball through to George Boateng. George Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Young. Alberto Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
67.55
Tom van Dam plays the ball forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso plays a scrappy one-two with Harry Potts and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sebastian Alonso takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Simon Lofthouse smothers it!
69.59
Alan Mcleod makes a probing pass to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez plays a scrappy one-two with Harry Potts and advances towards the goal... Alberto Rodriguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.37
Bill Holloway controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Redknapp. Fredrik Redknapp sees a break and surges forward. Fredrik Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.12
Nunzio Firicano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts sees George Boateng in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins beats his man to it with a header. Jorge Martins scores for Reading!!
84.15
George Unsworth flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Young who takes it down. Alberto Young knocks in a cross ball towards George Boateng. George Boateng makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.43
0-3Tom van Dam makes a probing pass to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Alan Mcleod threads the ball through to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Lofthouse who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
11
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%
Scorers
| Jorge Martins 18, 77 Alberto Young 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Martins of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ben Todd (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 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. | Simon Lofthouse (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edouard Avenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fredrik Rowett (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nunzio Firicano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Scott Harley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Trevor Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | George Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Martins (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | George Boateng (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Alberto Young (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Martin Kirkland (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Montague (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Murray (GK) | 0 | |