Match Report
| Mansfield Town | Mansfield Town |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ben Todd | B. Todd |  | 53 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 47 | | Peter Platt | P. Platt | |||||||
| Fabio Bagnacani | F. Bagnacani |  | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 39 | | Stan Hunt | S. Hunt | |||||||||
| Brian Huckerby | B. Huckerby | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 36 | | John Summerbee | J. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Robert Smith | R. Smith | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 36 | | Shaun Shearer | S. Shearer | |||||||||
| Bill Holloway | B. Holloway | | 38 | D | | 5 | | M | 46 | | Ugo Walsh | U. Walsh | |||||||||
| Alan Mcleod | A. Mcleod | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Scott Laver | S. Laver | |||||||||
| Tom van Dam | T. van Dam |  | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Michael Pallister | M. Pallister | |||||||||
| Fredrik Redknapp | F. Redknapp | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Peter Robson | P. Robson | |||||||||
| Harry Potts | H. Potts | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Seth Venus | S. Venus | |||||||||
| Alberto Rodriguez | A. Rodriguez |  | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Dean Gerrard | D. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Sebastian Alonso | S. Alonso | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Francis Allman | F. Allman | |||||||||
| Mervin Mccann | M. Mccann | | 47 | G | | 12 | | A | 45 | | Neil Scales | N. Scales | |||||||||
| Richard Mccall | R. Mccall |  | 47 | A | | 13 | | A | 41 | | Gilles Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Emile Wilcox | E. Wilcox | | 42 | M | | 14 | | G | 40 | | Mark George | M. George | |||||||||
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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 Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,973 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
3.41
0-0John Summerbee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Pallister. Michael Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Francis Allman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Allman shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.53
0-0Bill Holloway hacks Seth Venus from behind! The referee calls over Bill Holloway and warns him to calm down! Seth Venus stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.26
Michael Pallister passes the ball forward to Seth Venus. Seth Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.41
0-0Shaun Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Laver. Scott Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Smith.
15.36
Tom van Dam makes a probing pass to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso runs straight at the defence! Sebastian Alonso rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.52
Robert Smith surges forward with the ball. Robert Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.02
0-0Alan Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Potts. Harry Potts threads the ball through to Sebastian Alonso but he's offside!
22.02
Alan Mcleod decides to run forward with the ball. Alan Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Alonso but he's offside!
24.22
Tom van Dam runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tom van Dam runs straight at the defence! Tom van Dam rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.01
Fabio Bagnacani threads a neat ball through to Alan Mcleod. Alan Mcleod passes the ball forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso runs straight at the defence! Sebastian Alonso shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
27.01
Without breaking stride, John Summerbee plays the ball forward to Peter Robson. Peter Robson takes it forward alone. Peter Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.57
Michael Pallister flicks a high pass forward to Dean Gerrard who brings the ball under control. Dean Gerrard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.25
Ugo Walsh threads the ball through to Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Allman. Francis Allman rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.03
Fredrik Redknapp makes a probing pass to Alberto Rodriguez. Alberto Rodriguez skips past Shaun Shearer! Alberto Rodriguez rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
0-1Michael Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard shoots from 20 yards. Ben Todd is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mansfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town have changed their lineup with Gilles Young replacing Scott Laver.
45.00
Mansfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
51.32
0-1Alan Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso edges inside the box! Sebastian Alonso shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Peter Platt!
59.21
Bill Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Tom van Dam collects the pass. Tom van Dam brings the ball forward. Tom van Dam passes the ball forward but Harry Potts is offside!
60.54
0-1Cheltenham Town have made 2 substitutions with Neil Scales replacing Stan Hunt and Mark George replacing Francis Allman .
61.58
Tom van Dam takes a quick throw-in, which Fredrik Redknapp takes on the chest. Fredrik Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Harry Potts who takes it down. Harry Potts makes a great pass forward. Sebastian Alonso runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
63.52
Fredrik Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Rodriguez who takes it down. Alberto Rodriguez passes the ball forward but Sebastian Alonso is offside!
72.31
Michael Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Seth Venus controls it well on his chest. Seth Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabio Bagnacani.
77.49
Michael Pallister threads a neat ball through to Mark George. Mark George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Todd who gathers it comfortably.
78.51
Michael Pallister flicks a high ball forward to Dean Gerrard who takes it down. Dean Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Venus. Seth Venus flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.27
Michael Pallister makes a simple pass to Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ben Todd.
88.47
0-2It's a corner kick. Ugo Walsh kicks a low ball out wide. Robert Smith reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
Ugo Walsh flicks a high pass forward. Dean Gerrard controls it well on his chest. Dean Gerrard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%
Scorers
| Dean Gerrard 45 Seth Venus 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dean Gerrard of Cheltenham Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ben Todd (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabio Bagnacani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Smith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Bill Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alan Mcleod (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tom van Dam (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fredrik Redknapp (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Harry Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Rodriguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sebastian Alonso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mervin Mccann (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Mccall (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emile Wilcox (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Peter Platt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stan Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Summerbee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Shaun Shearer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ugo Walsh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Laver (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Michael Pallister (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Peter Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Seth Venus (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Dean Gerrard (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Francis Allman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Scales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gilles Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mark George (GK) | 6 | |