Match Report
| Swansea City | Swansea City |  |  | Mansfield Town | Mansfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Phil Gardner | P. Gardner |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Colin Moffat | C. Moffat | |||||||||
| Richard Oakley | R. Oakley | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Dion Defoe | D. Defoe | |||||||||
| Les Whelan | L. Whelan | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Dave Beckham | D. Beckham | |||||||||
| James Jackson | J. Jackson | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Richard Green | R. Green | |||||||||
| Dean Carter | D. Carter | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Gavin Sharpe | G. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Lee Winterburn | L. Winterburn | | 54 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 45 | | Robert Joseph | R. Joseph | ||||||||
| Marvin Mccann | M. Mccann | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Nwankwo Draper | N. Draper | |||||||||
| Craig Patterson | C. Patterson | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | David Sturridge | D. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Vicente | J. Vicente |  | 57 | A | | 9 | | | M | 42 | | Eddie Barrett | E. Barrett | ||||||||
| Dean Cole | D. Cole | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Chris Galli | C. Galli | |||||||||
| Graham Stone | G. Stone | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | David Cutler | D. Cutler | |||||||||
| Kieron Gallagher | K. Gallagher | | 42 | M | | 12 | | A | 45 | | Dean Eustace | D. Eustace | |||||||||
| Robert Blake | R. Blake | | 42 | M | | 13 | | G | 45 | | George Fowler | G. Fowler | |||||||||
| Sol Barmby | S. Barmby | | 39 | A | | 14 | | D | 40 | | Ivan Deane | I. Deane | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 2,439 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Beresford.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Beresford.
0.00
0-0Mansfield Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
0-0David Sturridge threads the ball through to Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper shoots from 20 yards. Phil Gardner gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
4.22
James Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Craig Patterson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Patterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente whips in a cross ball towards Graham Stone. Graham Stone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Colin Moffat punches it away to safety.
6.19
0-0David Sturridge clumsily knocks into Marvin Mccann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.26
0-0Lee Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Vicente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Vicente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.49
Robert Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Barrett. Eddie Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.09
Robert Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.08
0-0Marvin Mccann makes a simple pass to Graham Stone. Graham Stone shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
16.59
Marvin Mccann sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Stone. Graham Stone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.43
0-1Dave Beckham threads a neat ball through to David Sturridge. David Sturridge flicks a high pass forward to Chris Galli who brings the ball under control. Chris Galli whips in a cross ball towards Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph makes a deft header. It's there!! Phil Gardner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.09
Graham Stone flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Vicente controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
24.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Joseph plays the ball forward to Eddie Barrett. Eddie Barrett flicks a high pass forward. David Sturridge controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Sturridge side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.29
Marvin Mccann hacks David Sturridge from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.33
Richard Green laces a through ball forward to Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Cutler. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Gardner who gathers it comfortably.
36.35
0-1David Cutler catches Les Whelan on the ankles. The referee brings David Cutler to one side and gives him a warning! Les Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.04
Richard Green catches Graham Stone on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Stone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.11
James Jackson makes a strong solo run forward. James Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Moffat who gathers it comfortably.
40.10
Craig Patterson knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Sharpe.
45.00
Lee Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Dean Cole who brings the ball neatly under control. Dean Cole whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Mansfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City get the second half underway!
48.01
David Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Cutler. David Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Galli. Chris Galli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Chris Galli scores for Mansfield Town!!
59.58
Craig Patterson decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Patterson shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
60.37
Gavin Sharpe makes a simple pass to David Sturridge. David Sturridge flicks a high ball forward to Chris Galli who takes it down. Chris Galli finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.23
Marvin Mccann hacks Nwankwo Draper from behind! The referee warns Marvin Mccann to calm down! Nwankwo Draper runs off the knock.
69.18
Craig Patterson hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente whips in a cross ball towards Dean Cole. Dean Cole powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.57
With a delightful solo run, Lee Winterburn stretches the opposition's defence. Lee Winterburn finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
73.01
0-2Richard Green chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper knocks the ball forward to Chris Galli. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Les Whelan is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
74.25
0-2It's a corner kick. Nwankwo Draper kicks a low ball out wide. Dean Carter reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.47
0-2Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Kieron Gallagher replacing Richard Oakley, Robert Blake replacing Dean Carter and Sol Barmby replacing Dean Cole .Mansfield Town have made a substitution with Ivan Deane replacing Chris Galli .
84.21
Les Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Stone. Graham Stone plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Fortes Vicente and advances towards the goal... Graham Stone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
David Sturridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Deane. Ivan Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
24.3%
47.1%
28.6%
Scorers
| Graham Stone 84 | Robert Joseph 18 Chris Galli 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Joseph of Mansfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Phil Gardner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Les Whelan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lee Winterburn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marvin Mccann (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Craig Patterson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Vicente (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dean Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graham Stone (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Kieron Gallagher (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Robert Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sol Barmby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Colin Moffat (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dion Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Green (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Gavin Sharpe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Joseph (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Nwankwo Draper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Sturridge (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Eddie Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chris Galli (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | David Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dean Eustace (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | George Fowler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Deane (DEF) | 6 | |