Match Report
| Mansfield Town | Mansfield Town |  |  | Blackpool | Blackpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Colin Moffat | C. Moffat |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Stephen Monk | S. Monk | |||||||||
| Dion Defoe | D. Defoe | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Wes Burgess | W. Burgess | |||||||||
| Dave Beckham | D. Beckham | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Darren Moncur | D. Moncur | |||||||||
| Richard Green | R. Green | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Robbie Murray | R. Murray | |||||||||
| Damien Wright-Phillips | D. Wright-Phillips | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Alistair Dean | A. Dean | |||||||||
| Robert Joseph | R. Joseph | | 46 | M | | 6 | | D | 47 | | Sol Kanu | S. Kanu | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Draper | N. Draper | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Ugo Britton | U. Britton | |||||||||
| David Sturridge | D. Sturridge | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Patrick Konchesky | P. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Eddie Barrett | E. Barrett | | 42 | M |  | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Dale Hendrie | D. Hendrie | ||||||||
| Chris Galli | C. Galli | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Steven Ince | S. Ince | |||||||||
| David Cutler | D. Cutler | | 51 | A | | 11 | | | A | 48 | | Warren Woodgate | W. Woodgate | ||||||||
| Noel Smith | N. Smith | | 51 | G | | 12 | | M | 47 | | Adam Eustace | A. Eustace | |||||||||
| Jonathan Laver | J. Laver | | 46 | A | | 13 | | G | 42 | | Carl Shields | C. Shields | |||||||||
| Ivan Deane | I. Deane | | 40 | D | | 14 | | A | 41 | | Robbie Rankin | R. Rankin | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 2,865 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlton Lawton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlton Lawton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mansfield Town get the match underway!
3.57
0-0Dion Defoe makes an attacking run forward. Dion Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Galli. Chris Galli connects with a diving header but is denied by Ugo Britton. Excellent block.
8.43
0-0Patrick Konchesky comes in with a late challenge on Nwankwo Draper. Patrick Konchesky is warned by the referee! Nwankwo Draper gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.10
0-0Patrick Konchesky makes a simple pass to Steven Ince. Steven Ince shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.58
Warren Woodgate changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Warren Woodgate whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Britton. Ugo Britton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.18
0-0Nwankwo Draper flicks a high pass forward. David Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Kanu.
18.27
Dion Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Barrett runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddie Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.28
Robbie Murray threads a neat ball through to Patrick Konchesky. Patrick Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Steven Ince. Steven Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dion Defoe.
24.41
0-0Patrick Konchesky clumsily knocks into Dave Beckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.57
Dion Defoe drives a long ball upfield. Chris Galli shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Robert Joseph sees Nwankwo Draper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Draper shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mansfield Town have changed their lineup with Jonathan Laver replacing Robert Joseph. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. The Mansfield Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackpool get the second half underway!
54.33
Jonathan Laver makes a simple pass to Chris Galli. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.53
0-0Mansfield Town are in full control of this game.
59.37
Chris Galli flicks a high pass forward to David Cutler who brings the ball under control. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Monk who gathers it comfortably.
61.07
Richard Green hits a low pass to David Cutler. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.33
Damien Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward to Richard Green who brings the ball under control. Richard Green threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Laver. Jonathan Laver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
69.25
Patrick Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.57
Chris Galli clumsily knocks into Robbie Murray. Chris Galli is shown the yellow card! Robbie Murray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.21
Richard Green launches a long ball forward into the other half. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Moncur.
83.19
0-0Alistair Dean flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Konchesky. Patrick Konchesky threads the ball through to Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
85.18
David Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Cutler. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
25.3%
45.3%
29.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Green of Mansfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Colin Moffat (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dion Defoe (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Dave Beckham (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Richard Green (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Damien Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Joseph (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nwankwo Draper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Sturridge (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddie Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chris Galli (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | David Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noel Smith (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonathan Laver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ivan Deane (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephen Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wes Burgess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darren Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robbie Murray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Britton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Patrick Konchesky (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Dale Hendrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steven Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Warren Woodgate (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adam Eustace (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Shields (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robbie Rankin (ATT) | 0 | |