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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 4,514 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Bradford City kick off the first half!
2.32
Graham Walker threads the ball through to Scott Vieira. Scott Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
4.02
David Peckham threads the ball through to Del Mcgovern. Del Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bill Priestley.
6.40
Stephen Middleton makes a simple pass to Ashley Howells. Ashley Howells controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
14.25
David Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Sheringham. Omer Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.34
Adam Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Sheringham. Omer Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.17
Bill Marr knocks the ball forward to David Peckham. David Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Mcgovern. Del Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.14
Glynn Jess makes a simple pass to Graham Walker. Graham Walker makes a simple pass to Omer Sheringham. Omer Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Vieira. Scott Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
32.32
Matt Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Cottee. Les Cottee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Marr.
34.32
David Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Sheringham. Omer Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bill Priestley.
38.21
Mansfield Town are easily keeping Bradford City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Mansfield Town start the second half!
47.12
Glynn Jess sees space and advances. Glynn Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Vieira. Scott Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Priestley.
48.14
Paul Moss barges into Les Cottee. The referee calls over Paul Moss and shows him a yellow card! Les Cottee runs off the knock.
51.54
David Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Galli. The referee calls over David Peckham and shows him a yellow card! Ruel Galli stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.50
Stephen Middleton threads the ball through to Gilles Unsworth. Gilles Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Howells. Ashley Howells powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.20
Bill Marr surges forward with the ball. Bill Marr chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Sheringham. Omer Sheringham shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.19
Brian Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Midgley. Sol Midgley sees space and advances. Sol Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by David Moffat!
59.49
Paul Moss knocks the ball forward to Adam Stewart. Adam Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Vieira. Scott Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Omer Sheringham. Omer Sheringham directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.31
Adam Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Vieira. Scott Vieira goes all the way! Scott Vieira shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.29
Ruel Galli sees space and advances. Ruel Galli shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
65.23
Glynn Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Peckham. David Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Sheringham. Omer Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.54
Matt Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Howells. Ashley Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Moffat who gathers it comfortably.
73.44
Ashley Howells comes in with a late challenge on Bill Marr. The referee calls over Ashley Howells and shows him a yellow card! Bill Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.58
Graham Walker catches Sol Midgley on the ankles. Graham Walker is given a warning by the referee! Sol Midgley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.03
Stephen Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Cottee. Les Cottee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Blake.
81.15
Adam Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Sheringham. Omer Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bill Priestley.
83.38
Bill Priestley brings the ball forward. Bill Priestley knocks the ball forward to Ashley Howells. Ashley Howells knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.27
David Peckham makes a simple pass to Del Mcgovern. Del Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Vieira. Scott Vieira heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Scott Vieira of Mansfield Town

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 56.7567567567568 vs 43.2432432432432
Play Area
Home team third: 25.68%, Midfield: 47.30%, Away team third: 27.03%

Scorers