Match Report
| Mansfield Town | Mansfield Town |  |  | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Matt Stokes | Matt Stokes | |||||||||||||||||
| Colin Moffat | C. Moffat |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Artur Sousa | A. Sousa | |||||||||
| Dion Defoe | D. Defoe | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Ralph Bowyer | R. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Neil Bastin | N. Bastin | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Bill Goodwin | B. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Dave Beckham | D. Beckham | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Fredrik Lisbie | F. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Richard Green | R. Green | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 55 | | Alberto Reis | A. Reis | |||||||||
| Robert Joseph | R. Joseph | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Graeme Higginbotham | G. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| David Sturridge | D. Sturridge | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 |  | Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Eddie Barrett | E. Barrett | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Colin Burley | C. Burley | |||||||||
| Shaun Riza | S. Riza | | 37 | M |  | | 9 | | | A | 63 | | Noel Boateng | N. Boateng | |||||||
| Ronnie Mercer | R. Mercer | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 |  | Djamel Jeunechamp | D. Jeunechamp | |||||||||
| Chris Galli | C. Galli | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 |  | Mihai Urzica | M. Urzica | |||||||||
| David Cutler | D. Cutler | | 53 | A | | 12 | | M | 37 | | Colin Beckham | C. Beckham | |||||||||
| Noel Smith | N. Smith | | 51 | G | | 13 | | A | 50 |  | Stefan Hermann | S. Hermann | |||||||||
| Jonathan Laver | J. Laver | | 47 | A | | 14 | | M | 69 | | Dominic McCoist | D. McCoist | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 4,763 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Merson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Merson.
0.00
0-0Portsmouth start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.21
0-1Ralph Bowyer breaks forward. Ralph Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Noel Boateng controls it well on his chest. Noel Boateng plays a quick one-two with Mihai Urzica and rushes in on goal... Noel Boateng makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.58
0-1David Sturridge comes in with a late challenge on Fredrik Lisbie. The referee calls over David Sturridge and shows him a yellow card! Fredrik Lisbie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.02
0-1Duncan Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Burley. Colin Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Higginbotham but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.18
0-1Duncan Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Boateng. Noel Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Mihai Urzica. Mihai Urzica directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
18.09
0-1Eddie Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Mercer. Ronnie Mercer makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.02
0-1Eddie Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Mihai Urzica. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mihai Urzica runs off the knock.
24.56
Showing composure, Fredrik Lisbie plays the ball forward to Alberto Reis. Alberto Reis flicks a high pass forward. Noel Boateng controls it well on his chest. Noel Boateng passes the ball forward but Duncan Naysmith is offside!
30.13
Alberto Reis decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Reis shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
38.02
Robert Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to David Sturridge. David Sturridge shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
40.04
0-1Neil Bastin hacks Fredrik Lisbie from behind! The referee brings Neil Bastin to one side and gives him a warning! Fredrik Lisbie runs off the knock.
44.43
Duncan Naysmith passes the ball forward to Colin Burley. Colin Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mansfield Town have changed their lineup with Noel Smith replacing Robert Joseph. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Mansfield Town kick off!
55.18
Graeme Higginbotham picks a pass forward to Mihai Urzica. Mihai Urzica plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Boateng and advances towards the goal... Mihai Urzica rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.23
Ralph Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Lisbie. Fredrik Lisbie passes the ball forward to Mihai Urzica. Mihai Urzica threads the ball through to Djamel Jeunechamp but he's offside!
60.05
0-2Portsmouth have made 3 substitutions with Colin Beckham replacing Colin Burley, Stefan Hermann replacing Noel Boateng and Dominic McCoist replacing Mihai Urzica .
63.42
0-2Graeme Higginbotham takes a long throw-in. Colin Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.04
With fabulous imagination, Djamel Jeunechamp plays the ball forward to Stefan Hermann. Stefan Hermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.51
Dion Defoe threads a neat ball through to Shaun Riza. Shaun Riza flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Mercer collects the pass. Ronnie Mercer passes the ball forward but Shaun Riza is offside!
75.30
David Sturridge takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Chris Galli. Chris Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Mercer. Ronnie Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Galli. Chris Galli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Barrett plays the ball forward to Ronnie Mercer. Ronnie Mercer threads the ball through into the box. Shaun Riza rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.37
Colin Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Djamel Jeunechamp. Djamel Jeunechamp rushes past Neil Bastin! Djamel Jeunechamp shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.07
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Hermann collects the pass. Stefan Hermann whips in a cross ball towards Colin Beckham. Colin Beckham rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.11
Alberto Reis flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Hermann who brings the ball neatly under control. Stefan Hermann makes a simple pass, allowing Graeme Higginbotham to run into the box. Graeme Higginbotham side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Colin Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Colin Moffat (GK)
6
2. Dion Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Neil Bastin (DEF)
6
4. Dave Beckham (DEF)
6
5. Richard Green (DEF)
6
6. Robert Joseph (MID)
6
7. David Sturridge (MID)
5
8. Eddie Barrett (MID)
6
9. Shaun Riza (MID)
6
10. Ronnie Mercer (ATT)
6
11. Chris Galli (ATT)
6
12. David Cutler (ATT)
0
13. Noel Smith (GK)
6
14. Jonathan Laver (ATT)
0
1. Artur Sousa (GK)
6
2. Ralph Bowyer (DEF)
7
3. Bill Goodwin (DEF)
6
4. Fredrik Lisbie (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Reis (MID)
6
6. Graeme Higginbotham (MID)
8
7. Duncan Naysmith (MID)
7
8. Colin Burley (MID)
6
9. Noel Boateng (ATT)
9
10. Djamel Jeunechamp (ATT)
6
11. Mihai Urzica (ATT)
9
12. Colin Beckham (MID)
6
13. Stefan Hermann (ATT)
7
14. Dominic McCoist (MID)
6