Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Hartlepool United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Mansfield Town kick off!
4.58
Isaiah Croft barges into Ronnie Owen. Isaiah Croft is given a warning by the referee! Ronnie Owen stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.00
Sol Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley knocks the ball forward to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson goes all the way! Jody Thompson rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Dean Summerbell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.31
Craig Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Edwards. Syd Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Ziegenhagen. Hannes Ziegenhagen lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Sheringham. Craig Sheringham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Scott Mills easily picks it out of the air!
10.43
John Pearson sees a break and surges forward. John Pearson plays a perfect one-two with Graham Ripley and rushes in on goal... John Pearson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Pearson!
16.16
Syd Edwards makes a simple pass to Hannes Ziegenhagen. Hannes Ziegenhagen kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Sheringham but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.55
Clive Christie makes a simple pass to Raynald Matingou. Raynald Matingou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Upson. Sol Upson plays a perfect one-two with Craig Sheringham and rushes in on goal... Sol Upson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Scott Mills has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.42
Clive Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Croft. Isaiah Croft makes a probing pass to Sol Upson. Sol Upson plays a perfect one-two with Hannes Ziegenhagen and rushes in on goal... Sol Upson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.07
Isaiah Croft sees a break and surges forward. Isaiah Croft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.26
Craig Scholes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Edwards. Syd Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Sheringham. Craig Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.20
Neil Haynes makes a simple pass to Raynald Matingou. Raynald Matingou knocks the ball forward to Hannes Ziegenhagen. Hannes Ziegenhagen lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Sheringham. Craig Sheringham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.56
Sol Sherwood comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Ziegenhagen. The referee calls over Sol Sherwood and shows him a yellow card! Hannes Ziegenhagen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.21
Neil Haynes sweeps the ball long. Craig Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Upson. Sol Upson tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Scott Mills.
36.31
Gabriel Hernandez knocks the ball forward to John Pearson. John Pearson sees space and advances. John Pearson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clive Christie.
42.56
George Milburn makes a simple pass to Isaiah Croft. Isaiah Croft advances with the ball. Isaiah Croft goes all the way! Isaiah Croft cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
44.33
Craig Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Raynald Matingou. Raynald Matingou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Upson. Sol Upson goes all the way! Sol Upson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the second half underway!
59.37
Gabriel Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley makes a beautiful solo run. Paolo Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Dean Summerbell is on top of it.
63.10
Ronnie Owen sees a break and surges forward. Ronnie Owen whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.53
Raynald Matingou kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Ziegenhagen. Hannes Ziegenhagen knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Upson. Sol Upson heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
72.18
Paolo Midgley threads the ball through to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.11
Isaiah Croft makes a simple pass to Sol Upson. Sol Upson plays a perfect one-two with Hannes Ziegenhagen and rushes in on goal... Sol Upson takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.39
Damien Atherton threads the ball through to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.28
Sol Sherwood makes a simple pass to John Pearson. John Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
81.56
Sol Upson catches Erwin Vonk on the ankles. Sol Upson is given a warning by the referee! Erwin Vonk carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.33
Syd Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Upson. Sol Upson knocks the ball forward to Craig Sheringham but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.17
John Pearson chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Summerbell who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sol Upson of Mansfield Town
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
32.3%
38.7%
29%