Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Field Mill Ground where Mansfield Town play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 2,697 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Mansfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
3.59
Simon Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Fortune. Noel Fortune is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.56
Wes Lee flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ball. Andy Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Mann. Daniele Mann powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.37
Anthony Kahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Mann but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.28
Gavin Rufus chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Cutler. Omer Cutler shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
27.31
Gavin Rufus knocks the ball forward to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.12
Patrick Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood passes the ball forward but Omer Cutler is offside!
30.00
Simon Dichio threads the ball through to Daniele Mann. Daniele Mann finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.56
Noel Fortune clumsily knocks into Mervin Priestley. The referee calls over Noel Fortune and warns him to calm down! Mervin Priestley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.10
Anthony Kahn makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Kahn plays a perfect one-two with Noel Fortune and rushes in on goal... Anthony Kahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.25
Norman Thirlwell takes it forward alone. Norman Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mann. Daniele Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
40.12
Mervin Priestley makes a simple pass to Gavin Rufus. Gavin Rufus knocks the ball forward to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Omer Cutler. Omer Cutler powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
42.20
Simon Collymore surges forward with the ball. Simon Collymore advances with the ball. Simon Collymore tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Dave Pearson sees space and advances. Dave Pearson threads the ball through to Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Richard Thatcher!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Mansfield Town kick off!
47.07
Simon Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mann. Daniele Mann finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.43
Andy Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako plays a perfect one-two with Noel Fortune and rushes in on goal... Matthew Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.32
Peter Henry decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Henry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
57.08
Anthony Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako whips in a cross ball towards Noel Fortune. Noel Fortune powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.42
Kieron Higginbotham makes a beautiful solo run. Kieron Higginbotham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.39
Andy Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Priestley.
63.04
Matthew Salako hacks Mervin Priestley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mervin Priestley is taking some rough treatment out there!
69.56
Simon Dichio hacks Gavin Rufus from behind! The referee calls over Simon Dichio and warns him to calm down! Gavin Rufus stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.34
Simon Collymore sees space and advances. Simon Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Westwood. Clive Westwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rio Griffin.
73.56
Simon Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mann. Daniele Mann shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
77.31
Wes Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Dichio. Simon Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Fortune. Noel Fortune controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.28
Simon Dichio knocks the ball forward to Daniele Mann. Daniele Mann whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Salako. Matthew Salako heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.13
Kieron Higginbotham hacks Andy Ball from behind! Kieron Higginbotham is warned by the referee! Andy Ball grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Kahn of Mansfield Town

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 9 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.9770114942529 vs 54.0229885057471
Play Area
Home team third: 19.54%, Midfield: 43.68%, Away team third: 36.78%