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Mansfield Town Secures Victory Against Exeter City in Hard-Fought Match
Exeter, Devon – In a lively match played at St James Park, Mansfield Town emerged victorious against Exeter City in a game corresponding to the third round of League One. The match, with Exeter City enjoying 60% possession compared to Mansfield’s 40%, did not accurately reflect their dominance on the scoreboard.
Mansfield Town opened the scoring in the 42nd minute thanks to a goal by F. Blake-Tracy, assisted by G. Maris. Despite Exeter City’s response with a penalty goal by J. Magennis in the 76th minute, Mansfield Town remained unfazed. In the closing minutes of the game, W. Evans scored a key goal in the 86th minute, assisted by A. Lewis, sealing the victory for his team.
The match was marked by intensity and midfield battles, with Exeter City committing 10 fouls and Mansfield Town 9. The referee showed two yellow cards to Exeter City (J. Fitzwater in the 46th minute and S. Swinkels in the 71st minute) and one to Mansfield Town (F. Blake-Tracy in the 78th minute). Although Exeter City tried to dominate the game with their possession, Mansfield Town’s effectiveness in front of goal proved decisive.
Substitutions exeter city: at minute 46 R. Cole came in and R. Rydel went out., at minute 60 J. Doyle-Hayes came in and J. Magennis went out., at minute 67 J. Wareham came in and S. Cox went out., at minute 90 S. Swinkels came in and T. Dean went out.
Substitutions mansfield town: at minute 66 R. Hendry came in and A. Lewis went out., at minute 67 L. Bolton came in and M. Dickov went out., at minute 80 F. Blake-Tracy came in and E. Hewitt went out., at minute 89 G. Maris came in and K. McAdam went out., at minute 89 W. Evans came in and N. Moriah-Welsh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Exeter City
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