Match Report


Mansfield TownMansfield Town     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Warren FletcherW. Fletcher46
G
1
G
42Eddie PriestleyE. Priestley
Alan SturridgeA. Sturridge49
D
2
D
49Fredrik ByrneF. Byrne
Oleg WainwrightO. Wainwright48
D
3
D
48Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell
David VernazzaD. Vernazza45
D
captain4
D
48Carl SouthgateC. Southgate
Robert AthertonR. Atherton52
M
5
M
54Stan SmithS. Smith
Robbie AdamsR. Adams50
M
6captain
M
50Oleg GascoigneO. Gascoigne
Matthew PearceM. Pearce39
M
7
M
39Daniel WatsonD. Watson
Danny PearsonD. Pearson39
M
8
M
38Jacob PriestleyJ. Priestley
Alfred BlakeA. Blake50
A
9
M
37Des HigginbothamD. Higginbotham
Lee SherwoodL. Sherwood45
A
10
A
47Eddie MurrayE. Murray
Nick PearceN. Pearce44
A
11
A
43Gavin LeeG. Lee
 
Darren MasonD. Mason43
G
12
A
42Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock
Anthony CoppingerA. Coppinger42
D
13
A
40Oleg JamesO. James
Gavin KanuG. Kanu41
A
14
D
38Steve MersonS. Merson

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 2,641 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Pallister.


0.00
Mansfield Town get the match underway!
9.21
Matthew Pearce knocks the ball forward to Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.17
With a delightful solo run, Jacob Priestley stretches the opposition's defence. Jacob Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Warren Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
18.37
Matthew Pearce plays the ball forward to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Sherwood. Some silky footwork from Lee Sherwood provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Eddie Priestley is on top of it.
20.58
Matthew Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Blake who takes it down. Alfred Blake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Eddie Priestley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.28
Oleg Gascoigne hacks Danny Pearson from behind! Oleg Gascoigne is shown the yellow card! Danny Pearson stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.12
Robert Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Lee Sherwood collects the pass. Lee Sherwood shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.51
Robbie Adams makes a probing pass to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.25
Des Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Lee scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mansfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion 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
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the second half!
49.15
Oleg Wainwright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams threads a neat ball through to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
51.31
Lee Sherwood hacks Scott Thirlwell from behind! The referee brings Lee Sherwood to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Thirlwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.19
Robbie Adams flicks a high ball forward to Nick Pearce who takes it down. Nick Pearce rushes past Carl Southgate! Some good footwork from Nick Pearce provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Eddie Priestley. Excellent save.
60.00
Oleg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Murray collects the pass. Eddie Murray finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
61.35
David Vernazza makes a simple pass to Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Eddie Priestley is on top of it.
63.09
Robert Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.02
Oleg Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Lee who brings the ball under control. Gavin Lee shoots from 20 yards. Warren Fletcher gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
72.24
Jacob Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Lee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Lee controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eddie Murray through on goal. Eddie Murray tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Murray!
75.16
Oleg Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Vernazza.
79.29
Fredrik Byrne catches Danny Pearson on the ankles. The referee calls over Fredrik Byrne and shows him a yellow card! Danny Pearson stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Jacob Priestley plays the ball forward to Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Warren Fletcher.
83.27
Des Higginbotham sees Gavin Lee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Lee knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eddie Murray is offside!
85.31
Oleg Wainwright comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Priestley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Priestley runs off the knock.
89.48
Eddie Murray barges into David Vernazza. The referee calls over Eddie Murray and shows him a yellow card! David Vernazza stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Mansfield Town

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
26.5%
48.5%
25%

Scorers
Alfred Blake 21
Gavin Lee 42
Eddie Murray 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Lee of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Warren Fletcher (GK)
6
2.Alan Sturridge (DEF)
6
3.Oleg Wainwright (DEF)yellow card
5
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)goal scored
8
10.Lee Sherwood (ATT)
6
11.Nick Pearce (ATT)
7
 
12.Darren Mason (GK)
0
13.Anthony Coppinger (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Kanu (ATT)
0

1.Eddie Priestley (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Byrne (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Scott Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4.Carl Southgate (DEF)
6
5.Stan Smith (MID)
6
6.Oleg Gascoigne (MID)yellow card
6
7.Daniel Watson (MID)
6
8.Jacob Priestley (MID)
7
9.Des Higginbotham (MID)
6
10.Eddie Murray (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Gavin Lee (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
0
13.Oleg James (ATT)
0
14.Steve Merson (DEF)
0