Match Report


Mansfield TownMansfield Town     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ben ToddB. Todd53
G
captain1
G
54Niccolo WeaverN. Weaver
Brian HuckerbyB. Huckerby44
D
2
D
63Gianluca LorieriG. Lorieri
Robert SmithR. Smith43
D
3
D
52Brian GeorgeB. George
Bill HollowayB. Holloway38
D
4
D
51Jean-Marie PiquionneJ. Piquionne
Alexander LaverA. Laver37
D
5
M
59Tommy BarmbyT. Barmby
Alan McleodA. Mcleod61
M
6
M
55Spencer CharltonS. Charlton
Tom van DamT. van Dam53
M
7captain
M
53Teddy ThomsonT. Thomson
Fredrik RedknappF. Redknapp43
M
8
M
51George WilliamsG. Williams
Harry PottsH. Potts52
A
9
A
71Kemal MurrayK. Murray
Alberto RodriguezA. Rodriguez50
A
10
A
59Winston RedekerW. Redeker
Sebastian AlonsoS. Alonso48
A
11
A
52Graham JamesG. James
 
Del GeorgeD. George52
G
12
M
51Hugo MartinsH. Martins
Mervin MccannM. Mccann47
G
13
D
49Michel Van Der SchaafM. Van Der Schaaf
Emile WilcoxE. Wilcox42
M
14
D
49Terry StampT. Stamp

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,792 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.


0.00
Mansfield Town start the match!
2.20
Brian George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Thomson. Teddy Thomson threads a neat ball through to Graham James. Graham James cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Graham James provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.58
Tommy Barmby clumsily knocks into Fredrik Redknapp. The referee calls over Tommy Barmby and shows him a yellow card! Fredrik Redknapp runs off the knock.
8.43
Bill Holloway catches Tommy Barmby on the ankles. The referee calls over Bill Holloway and warns him to calm down! Tommy Barmby gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.03
Brian George sees space and advances. Brian George takes it forward alone. Brian George lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
15.54
Bill Holloway makes a probing pass to Fredrik Redknapp. Fredrik Redknapp sees Sebastian Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Alonso shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
18.36
Fredrik Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Rodriguez collects the pass. Alberto Rodriguez cuts inside the box! Alberto Rodriguez tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
24.12
George Williams threads a neat ball through to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
27.05
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.20
Jean-Marie Piquionne knocks the ball forward to Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Smith.
36.44
Teddy Thomson hits a low pass to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray makes a pass forward but Graham James makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
39.11
Spencer Charlton decides to run forward with the ball. Spencer Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
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. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
51.09
Fredrik Redknapp threads the ball through to Harry Potts. Harry Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
55.44
Robert Smith catches Kemal Murray on the ankles. The referee calls over Robert Smith and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Murray runs off the knock.
57.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Tom van Dam plays the ball forward to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
59.42
Spencer Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Smith.
60.19
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Hugo Martins replacing Teddy Thomson and Michel Van Der Schaaf replacing Kemal Murray .
61.27
Fredrik Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Alonso but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.05
Tommy Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Graham James who brings the ball under control. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.08
Fredrik Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Harry Potts controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Harry Potts cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.03
Brian George flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Barmby collects the pass. Tommy Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham James. Graham James shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Ben Todd. What a save!
67.32
Gianluca Lorieri flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Charlton collects the pass. Spencer Charlton brings the ball forward. Spencer Charlton shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Ben Todd as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.32
George Williams takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker flicks the ball across the goal. Michel Van Der Schaaf takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.58
Brian George hits a low pass to George Williams. George Williams passes the ball forward to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Michel Van Der Schaaf through on goal. Michel Van Der Schaaf shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.08
Tom van Dam flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez plays a one-two with Harry Potts and rushes in on goal... Alberto Rodriguez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.57
Tommy Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Graham James. Graham James edges inside the box! Graham James strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.03
Robert Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Tom van Dam. Tom van Dam flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Rodriguez shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.18
Hugo Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.38
Robert Smith threads the ball through to Tom van Dam. Tom van Dam flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Rodriguez controls it well on his chest. Alberto Rodriguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluca Lorieri.
83.51
George Williams sees a break and surges forward. George Williams whips in a cross ball towards Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.23
Spencer Charlton threads the ball through to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ben Todd is on top of it.
89.50
Hugo Martins makes a probing pass to Michel Van Der Schaaf. Michel Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bill Holloway.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Mansfield Town

Cambridge United
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
7
9
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
33.7%
42.2%
24.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Charlton of Cambridge United

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

1.Niccolo Weaver (GK)
6
2.Gianluca Lorieri (DEF)
6
3.Brian George (DEF)
8
4.Jean-Marie Piquionne (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Barmby (MID)yellow card
6
6.Spencer Charlton (MID)
9
7.Teddy Thomson (MID)
7
8.George Williams (MID)
8
9.Kemal Murray (ATT)
6
10.Winston Redeker (ATT)
6
11.Graham James (ATT)
8
 
12.Hugo Martins (MID)
6
13.Michel Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
6
14.Terry Stamp (DEF)
0