Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Mansfield Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Beresford.


0.00
The first half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
3.07
Seth Dublin clumsily knocks into David Cutler. The referee calls over Seth Dublin and warns him to calm down! David Cutler runs off the knock.
8.37
David Sturridge surges forward with the ball. David Sturridge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Adams.
9.22
Eddie Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Chris Galli who takes it down. Chris Galli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Ball.
15.52
Dave Beckham surges forward with the ball. Dave Beckham knocks the ball forward to Chris Galli. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Dublin.
16.49
Dion Defoe flicks a high pass forward to David Cutler who brings the ball under control. David Cutler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.05
Dave Beckham sees space and advances. Dave Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Galli. Chris Galli lofts in a cross ball towards David Cutler. David Cutler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Cutler!
32.17
David Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Galli. Chris Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph makes a deft header. Stanley May gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
34.25
Nwankwo Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, David Cutler. David Cutler shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
36.08
David Sturridge decides to run forward with the ball. David Sturridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanley May who gathers it comfortably.
38.30
David Cutler catches Daniele Walker on the ankles. David Cutler is given a warning by the referee! Daniele Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.43
Daniele Walker barges into Eddie Barrett. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Mansfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Mansfield Town kicking off!
48.40
With a delightful solo run, Daniele Walker stretches the opposition's defence. Daniele Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Green. Danny Green beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.48
Nwankwo Draper flicks a high pass forward. David Cutler controls it well on his chest. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.40
David Sturridge threads the ball through to David Cutler. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.11
Nwankwo Draper makes an attacking run forward. Nwankwo Draper knocks in a cross ball towards David Cutler. David Cutler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Stanley May. Excellent save.
66.47
Damien Wright-Phillips sees Nwankwo Draper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Draper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Galli. Chris Galli makes a probing pass to David Cutler but he's offside!
69.33
David Sturridge comes in with a late challenge on Danny Philips. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Philips carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.51
Mansfield Town have made a substitution with Ivan Deane replacing Chris Galli .
79.28
Danny Philips flicks a high ball forward to Colin Gilchrist who takes it down. Colin Gilchrist lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Green. Danny Green directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
35.3%
47.1%
17.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Cutler of Mansfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Stanley May (GK)
7
2.Danny Philips (DEF)
6
3.Leon Adams (DEF)
6
4.Billy Bolton (DEF)
6
5.Mike Brooking (DEF)
6
6.Omer Youds (DEF)
6
7.Daniele Walker (MID)yellow card
6
8.Seth Dublin (MID)
6
9.Alfred Ball (MID)
7
10.Danny Green (ATT)
6
11.Colin Gilchrist (ATT)
6
 
12.Fredrik Dublin (ATT)
0
13.Alfred White (MID)
0
14.Aaron Crooks (ATT)
0

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