Match Report


Mansfield TownMansfield Town     Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Warren FletcherW. Fletcher46
G
1
G
52Martin WeirM. Weir
Alan SturridgeA. Sturridge49
D
2
D
55Clive DraperC. Draper
Oleg WainwrightO. Wainwright48
D
3
D
44Robbie MendoncaR. Mendonca
David VernazzaD. Vernazza45
D
captain4
D
44Duncan MortensenD. Mortensen
Robert AthertonR. Atherton52
M
5
D
43Ross LockleyR. Lockley
Robbie AdamsR. Adams50
M
6
M
52Steven LjungbergS. Ljungberg
Matthew PearceM. Pearce39
M
7captain
M
46Kelvin PerryK. Perry
Danny PearsonD. Pearson39
M
8
M
46Kemal ImpeyK. Impey
Alfred BlakeA. Blake50
A
9
A
54Anthony GardnerA. Gardner
Lee SherwoodL. Sherwood45
A
10
A
48Frank NevilleF. Neville
Nick PearceN. Pearce44
A
11
A
45David CarrickD. Carrick
 
Darren MasonD. Mason43
G
12
M
46Marvin CutlerM. Cutler
Anthony CoppingerA. Coppinger42
D
13
M
42Simon LindnerS. Lindner
Gavin KanuG. Kanu41
A
14
D
41Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 2,652 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Bould.


0.00
The first half starts with Mansfield Town kicking off!
6.31
Danny Pearson sees Nick Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Lee Sherwood and advances towards the goal... Nick Pearce strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
8.26
David Vernazza threads the ball through to Matthew Pearce. Matthew Pearce threads a neat ball through to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Martin Weir manages to gather it.
9.52
Kemal Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner rushes past David Vernazza! David Vernazza barges into Anthony Gardner. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.23
Frank Neville hacks Oleg Wainwright from behind! The referee brings Frank Neville to one side and gives him a warning! Oleg Wainwright runs off the knock.
16.27
Matthew Pearce threads a neat ball through to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
18.16
David Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Pearce controls it well on his chest. Matthew Pearce sees Nick Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Weir who gathers it comfortably.
21.22
Robbie Mendonca passes the ball forward to Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry flicks a high pass forward to David Carrick who brings the ball under control. David Carrick shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
22.04
Danny Pearson decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Pearson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clive Draper.
24.34
Kelvin Perry sees Frank Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Neville finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
28.26
Robbie Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Martin Weir has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.06
Matthew Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Martin Weir had no chance!! Goal for Mansfield Town!
38.11
Danny Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Blake controls it well on his chest. Alfred Blake shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.28
Alan Sturridge plays the ball forward to Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Blake controls it well on his chest. Alfred Blake makes a probing pass to Nick Pearce but he's offside!
42.35
David Vernazza threads the ball through to Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton threads a neat ball through to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Clive Draper passes the ball forward to Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Carrick. David Carrick shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Warren Fletcher as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Steven Ljungberg kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Warren Fletcher scoops up the ball.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mansfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers 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
Doncaster Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Anthony Gardner catches David Vernazza on the ankles. The referee brings Anthony Gardner to one side and gives him a warning! David Vernazza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.05
Duncan Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Perry controls it well on his chest. Kelvin Perry hits a low pass to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Neville. Frank Neville powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
53.56
Robbie Adams knocks the ball forward to Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce puts a great ball through. Alfred Blake runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.40
Steven Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner makes a probing pass to David Carrick but he's offside!
59.32
David Vernazza takes the throw-in. Oleg Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Robert Atherton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Lee Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Lee Sherwood shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
60.51
Robbie Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Impey makes a simple pass to Frank Neville. Frank Neville lofts in a cross ball towards David Carrick. David Carrick connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Warren Fletcher manages to keep it out.
69.55
Robert Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.06
Steven Ljungberg receives the ball from a throw-in from Kelvin Perry. Steven Ljungberg makes a probing pass to David Carrick. David Carrick plays a one-two with Frank Neville and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from David Carrick provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Oleg Wainwright.
72.31
Kemal Impey takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Lee Sherwood jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
77.45
Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing Frank Neville .
79.39
Matthew Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood shoots from distance but it flies wide!
83.51
Duncan Mortensen hacks Nick Pearce from behind! The referee calls over Duncan Mortensen and shows him a yellow card! Nick Pearce runs off the knock.
84.11
Robert Atherton brings the ball forward. Robert Atherton tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.21
Oleg Wainwright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams sees a break and surges forward. Robbie Adams whips in a cross ball towards Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Mansfield Town

Doncaster Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.7%
31.3%
Play Area
26.5%
39.8%
33.7%

Scorers
Alfred Blake 28
Lee Sherwood 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lee Sherwood of Mansfield Town

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

1.Martin Weir (GK)
7
2.Clive Draper (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Mortensen (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Ross Lockley (DEF)
6
6.Steven Ljungberg (MID)
6
7.Kelvin Perry (MID)
7
8.Kemal Impey (MID)
6
9.Anthony Gardner (ATT)
6
10.Frank Neville (ATT)
6
11.David Carrick (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Cutler (MID)
0
13.Simon Lindner (MID)
0
14.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
6