Match Report


Mansfield TownMansfield Town     BlackpoolBlackpool
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Warren FletcherW. Fletcher46
G
1captain
G
51Jacob HaynesJ. Haynes
Alan SturridgeA. Sturridge49
D
2
D
53Ralph WestwoodR. Westwood
Oleg WainwrightO. Wainwright48
D
3
D
49Jason WestwoodJ. Westwood
David VernazzaD. Vernazza45
D
captain4
D
46Martin MilliganM. Milligan
Robert AthertonR. Atherton52
M
5
D
41Gilles DefoeG. Defoe
Robbie AdamsR. Adams50
M
6
D
37Des WalshD. Walsh
Matthew PearceM. Pearce39
M
7
M
51Scott BoltonS. Bolton
Danny PearsonD. Pearson39
M
8
M
45Chris MakinC. Makin
Alfred BlakeA. Blake50
A
9
M
41George WinterburnG. Winterburn
Lee SherwoodL. Sherwood45
A
10
A
62Glynn KasperG. Kasper
Nick PearceN. Pearce44
A
11
A
59George AdamsG. Adams
 
Darren MasonD. Mason43
G
12
A
54Brendan CoppingerB. Coppinger
Anthony CoppingerA. Coppinger42
D
13
A
53Harry DelaneyH. Delaney
Gavin KanuG. Kanu41
A
14
G
43Steve StuartS. Stuart

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 2,847 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Graeme Cort.


0.00
The whistle blows and Mansfield Town kick off!
2.29
Chris Makin flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Kasper who takes it down. Glynn Kasper tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Warren Fletcher!
3.56
Jason Westwood makes a strong solo run forward. Jason Westwood makes a simple pass to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Warren Fletcher with no chance!! Goal for Blackpool!
8.39
Alan Sturridge hits a low pass to Matthew Pearce. Matthew Pearce makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.17
Scott Bolton passes the ball forward to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper edges inside the box! Glynn Kasper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.13
David Vernazza makes a probing pass to Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake makes a deft header but is denied by Jacob Haynes. Excellent save.
26.27
Chris Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Adams. George Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
27.03
Ralph Westwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Makin. Chris Makin threads a neat ball through to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Vernazza.
30.24
Matthew Pearce decides to run forward with the ball. Matthew Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.00
Danny Pearson makes a simple pass to Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.30
George Winterburn flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Kasper who takes it down. Glynn Kasper shoots from distance but is denied by Warren Fletcher. Excellent save.
39.49
Gilles Defoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Makin. Chris Makin flicks a high pass forward. George Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Kasper. With a superhuman jump, Glynn Kasper connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Warren Fletcher didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.29
Gilles Defoe flicks a high ball forward to Scott Bolton who takes it down. Scott Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, George Adams. George Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Blackpool kicking off!
47.55
Gilles Defoe advances with the ball. Gilles Defoe flicks a high pass forward to George Adams who brings the ball under control. George Adams whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper directs the ball goalwards with his head. Warren Fletcher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.27
Robert Atherton makes a probing pass to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
57.33
George Winterburn clumsily knocks into Robbie Adams. George Winterburn is shown the yellow card! Robbie Adams runs off the knock.
57.33
Blackpool are dictating the run of play here today.
60.20
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Brendan Coppinger replacing Martin Milligan, Harry Delaney replacing Chris Makin and Steve Stuart replacing George Adams .
72.47
Scott Bolton knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Stuart. Steve Stuart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper but the linesman indicates offside!
73.37
Matthew Pearce decides to run forward with the ball. Matthew Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.20
Des Walsh clumsily knocks into Alfred Blake. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Blake grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.48
David Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Matthew Pearce. Matthew Pearce makes a probing pass to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.53
Scott Bolton passes the ball forward to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Warren Fletcher.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Mansfield Town

Blackpool
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28.2%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers
Lee Sherwood 8
Glynn Kasper 4, 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Kasper of Blackpool

Match Ratings
1.Warren Fletcher (GK)
7
2.Alan Sturridge (DEF)
6
3.Oleg Wainwright (DEF)
6
4.David Vernazza (DEF)
6
5.Robert Atherton (MID)
6
6.Robbie Adams (MID)
6
7.Matthew Pearce (MID)
7
8.Danny Pearson (MID)
6
9.Alfred Blake (ATT)
6
10.Lee Sherwood (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Nick Pearce (ATT)
6
 
12.Darren Mason (GK)
0
13.Anthony Coppinger (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Kanu (ATT)
0

1.Jacob Haynes (GK)
7
2.Ralph Westwood (DEF)
6
3.Jason Westwood (DEF)
7
4.Martin Milligan (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Defoe (DEF)
6
6.Des Walsh (DEF)yellow card
5
7.Scott Bolton (MID)
6
8.Chris Makin (MID)
6
9.George Winterburn (MID)yellow card
5
10.Glynn Kasper (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.George Adams (ATT)
7
 
12.Brendan Coppinger (ATT)
6
13.Harry Delaney (ATT)
6
14.Steve Stuart (GK)
6