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Rotherham United Edges Out Mansfield Town in Thrilling Encounter
Rotherham United secured a 3-2 victory over Mansfield Town in a pulsating match at the AESSEAL New York Stadium in Rotherham, South Yorkshire on April 18th, 2025. The League One fixture, round 43 of the regular season, saw Mansfield Town dominate possession (59%), but Rotherham proved more clinical in front of goal.
Mansfield Town took the early lead through G. Maris in the 8th minute. However, Rotherham quickly responded with a goal from M. Wilks in the 17th minute, assisted by P. Mpanzu. Before halftime, S. Nombe extended Rotherham’s lead to 2-1 in the 36th minute, assisted by M. Wilks. Mansfield Town picked up two yellow cards in the first half.
In the second half, M. Wilks completed his brace in the 66th minute, assisted by S. Nombe, putting Rotherham 3-1 ahead. Mansfield Town fought back valiantly, scoring two late goals. A. Flint scored in the 77th minute and J. Bowery in the 87th minute, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the defeat. The match concluded with Mansfield Town receiving three yellow cards and Rotherham one. Despite more possession and shots (17 to 9), Mansfield Town couldn’t overcome Rotherham’s efficiency.
Substitutions mansfield town: at minute 63 A. Lewis came in and G. Maris went out., at minute 63 K. Baccus came in and M. Craig went out., at minute 64 C. Vickers came in and D. Dwyer went out., at minute 70 J. Bowery came in and S. McLaughlin went out., at minute 74 A. Flint came in and E. Hewitt went out.
Substitutions rotherham: at minute 82 D. Phillips came in and C. Dawson went out., at minute 82 H. Douglas came in and J. Holmes went out., at minute 89 J. Kayode came in and S. Nombe went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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