Match Report


Stockport CountyStockport County     Mansfield TownMansfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Haoulid LamaH. Lama50
G
1
G
54Colin MoffatC. Moffat
Gary CoppingerG. Coppinger59
D
2
D
52Dion DefoeD. Defoe
David HughesD. Hughes56
D
3
D
47Dave BeckhamD. Beckham
Emile HoweyE. Howey52
D
4
D
45Richard GreenR. Green
Leon LisbieL. Lisbie61
M
5
D
40Damien Wright-PhillipsD. Wright-Phillips
Dave BridgesD. Bridges51
M
6
M
46Robert JosephR. Joseph
Clive MoncurC. Moncur48
M
captain7
M
45Nwankwo DraperN. Draper
Darren HurstD. Hurst45
M
8
M
44David SturridgeD. Sturridge
Tommy RodgersT. Rodgers60
A
9captain
M
42Eddie BarrettE. Barrett
Wayne SinclairW. Sinclair56
A
10
A
54Chris GalliC. Galli
Glynn MendoncaG. Mendonca42
A
11
A
51David CutlerD. Cutler
 
Lee LampardL. Lampard48
G
12
G
51Noel SmithN. Smith
Darren GascoigneD. Gascoigne47
D
13
A
46Jonathan LaverJ. Laver
James GriffinJ. Griffin39
G
14
D
40Ivan DeaneI. Deane

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 2,514 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Carlton Lawton.


0.00
Stockport County kick off the first half!
2.32
Richard Green knocks the ball to his team mate, David Sturridge. David Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
8.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Dion Defoe plays the ball forward to Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph makes a simple pass to Chris Galli. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.27
With vision, David Sturridge plays the ball forward to Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Galli. Chris Galli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.54
Richard Green kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Barrett. Eddie Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards David Sturridge. David Sturridge makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
14.18
David Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Chris Galli. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.28
Tommy Rodgers hacks Richard Green from behind! The referee calls over Tommy Rodgers and warns him to calm down! Richard Green runs off the knock.
28.48
David Sturridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Galli. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.56
Dion Defoe advances with the ball. Dion Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Chris Galli who brings the ball under control. Chris Galli shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.27
David Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Clive Moncur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Clive Moncur hits a low pass to Leon Lisbie. Leon Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.20
David Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Chris Galli controls it well on his chest. Chris Galli finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Haoulid Lama comfortably smothers it!
40.16
David Hughes hits a low pass to Clive Moncur. Clive Moncur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Sinclair. Wayne Sinclair shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County have changed their lineup with Darren Gascoigne replacing Leon Lisbie and James Griffin replacing Wayne Sinclair. Mansfield Town appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Mansfield Town get the second half underway!
47.12
Showing composure, Darren Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Darren Hurst. Darren Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.19
Clive Moncur makes a beautiful solo run. Clive Moncur shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
49.05
David Hughes sees Darren Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Mendonca collects the pass. Glynn Mendonca cuts inside the box! Glynn Mendonca shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.13
Nwankwo Draper flicks a high pass forward. Chris Galli comfortably collects the pass. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.03
David Hughes makes a probing pass to Darren Hurst. Darren Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Griffin. James Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Beckham.
55.39
Dion Defoe chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper flicks a high ball forward to Chris Galli who takes it down. Chris Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.23
Chris Galli flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Barrett who takes it down. Eddie Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Galli. Chris Galli flicks the ball with his head. Chris Galli scores for Mansfield Town!!
62.23
Stockport County appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
66.03
Richard Green decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Green knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Hughes.
67.50
Clive Moncur threads a neat ball through to Dave Bridges. Dave Bridges makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Clive Moncur. Some awkward footwork from Clive Moncur provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.56
Dave Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Rodgers collects the pass. Tommy Rodgers cuts inside the box! Tommy Rodgers rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.37
Mansfield Town have made a substitution with Ivan Deane replacing Chris Galli .
78.43
David Hughes flicks a high pass forward. James Griffin collects the pass. James Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Darren Hurst. Darren Hurst heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.24
David Sturridge clumsily knocks into Gary Coppinger. The referee calls over David Sturridge and shows him a yellow card! Gary Coppinger carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.23
Clive Moncur passes the ball forward to Dave Bridges. Dave Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Darren Hurst. Darren Hurst knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Colin Moffat with no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
87.27
Damien Wright-Phillips sees David Cutler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Gary Coppinger!
90.00
Clive Moncur knocks the ball forward to Darren Hurst. Darren Hurst edges inside the box! Richard Green clumsily knocks into Darren Hurst. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stockport County

Mansfield Town
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
30.4%
43%
26.6%

Scorers
Darren Hurst 84
Chris Galli 33, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Galli of Mansfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Haoulid Lama (GK)
6
2.Gary Coppinger (DEF)
6
3.David Hughes (DEF)
7
4.Emile Howey (DEF)
6
5.Leon Lisbie (MID)
6
6.Dave Bridges (MID)
7
7.Clive Moncur (MID)
7
8.Darren Hurst (MID)goal scored
8
9.Tommy Rodgers (ATT)
6
10.Wayne Sinclair (ATT)
6
11.Glynn Mendonca (ATT)
6
 
12.Lee Lampard (GK)
0
13.Darren Gascoigne (DEF)
6
14.James Griffin (GK)
6

1.Colin Moffat (GK)
6
2.Dion Defoe (DEF)
7
3.Dave Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Richard Green (DEF)
7
5.Damien Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
6.Robert Joseph (MID)
6
7.Nwankwo Draper (MID)
6
8.David Sturridge (MID)yellow card
6
9.Eddie Barrett (MID)
7
10.Chris Galli (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.David Cutler (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Smith (GK)
0
13.Jonathan Laver (ATT)
0
14.Ivan Deane (DEF)
6