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FRIENDLY: BASFORD 0-3 STAGS
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Basford United 0-3 Mansfield Town
Sinclair 2, Caine Pre-Season Friendly Wednesday 28th July 2021 at Greenwich Avenue Attendance: 327 Stags: Owen Mason; James Clarke, Jordan Bowery, George Cooper, Ryan Burke; Keaton Ward, Jason Law, George Scott (trialist), Tyrese Sinclair; Jimmy Knowles, Nathan Caine. Substitutes: Marek Stech, Corey O’Keeffe, Jack Deakin, Taylor Anderson, Curtis Davies ------------------- Basford United fall to first pre-season friendly defeat against Mansfield Town XI hucknalldispatch.co.uk, By Marc Williams Tyrese Sinclair scored twice as Basford United succumbed to their first pre-season defeat after going down 3-0 against a Mansfield Town XI on Wednesday night. The tricky midfielder, once of Basford, gave his side the lead just before the half hour with a smart free kick before repeating his exploits only three minutes later, in front of watching manager Nigel Clough. Nathan Caine then wrapped up the win for the young Stags shortly before half-time when he found himself on the end of Jimmy Knowles’ low cross. read more at https://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/sport/football/basford-united-fall-to-first-pre-season-friendly-defeat-against-mansfield-town-xi-3327287 Despite the defeat, United boss Steve Chettle says he was happy with his side’s showing. “I think first half was flattering with two free kicks and a goal that was questionably offside, and we had three golden chances which we didn’t take later on, but it was good,” he said. “We’re disappointed in how each of the three goals were conceded, especially the third, but overall, I’m pleased with how we played. “We know about Tyrese (Sinclair) and his capabilities. We had him with us two seasons ago where he only lasted five minutes in a game up at Gainsborough Trinity, but we know how well he’s done at Mansfield. “We restricted them to half-chances in the second half. Adam (Collin) made a great save just after the break, but apart from that I don’t think Mansfield offered too much and, in the end, I was really happy - we got through unscathed, which is always nice. “It was always going to be our toughest game, physically, because of the squad they brought across to us tonight and we’re very grateful for Nigel, Richard (Cooper, academy manager) and Mansfield for that. “We’re trying to get minutes into the players and remind them to stick to our plan which we did in the end. I thought we looked fit - we got a lot of players through the 90 minutes, which was our primary target tonight. “The results are irrelevant. Whether we had won or lost tonight, the plan stays as is,” Chettle added. “It’s all about minutes and people playing in their positions and working toward the Scarborough fixture on the 14th.” Sinclair - son of former Chelsea and Jamaica defender Frank - always looked threatening and may have given Town an early advantage but was denied by Adam Collin, who saved low to his right. Niall Towle and Matt Thornhill both went close for the hosts in quick succession, but it was Sinclair, felled by the returning Stef Galinski in the build-up, who calmly passed home the resultant free kick after 27 minutes to give Mansfield the advantage. Minutes later, Sinclair was again bundled over - this time by Dom Roma - and the 20-year-old curled another sumptuous set-piece around the wall to double the arrears, leaving United already staring at a first pre-season defeat. And it was all but confirmed just before the break when Notts County loanee Knowles raced down the right and found Caine, fresh from signing his first professional contract recently, who slid home Town’s third. The home side offered little in response but did trouble Owen Mason in the visiting goal on the stroke of half time when James Clifton’s cross-cum-shot was fumbled by the ‘keeper before pouncing on the loose ball under Marcus Marshall’s pressure. Rev James’ introduction on the hour sparked some urgency but it was Sinclair who nearly notched his hat-trick, only to be foiled by the official’s far-side flag, before James went close to sealing a consolation for United late on but was just out of reach of Alex Howes’ cross. United face Newark FC in their penultimate pre-season fixture on Saturday, July 31 before a trip to Nuneaton Borough a week later rounds off their preparations ahead of the Northern Premier League opener. On current fitness levels, Chettle said: “Stef returned tonight after he had a sore back. We took him out of training as a precaution, as was the case with Dom who had a sore ankle so had a week off after the Long Eaton game." BASFORD UNITED (from): Adam Collin, Dom Roma, Brad Gascoigne, Stef Galinski, Jordan Haywood, Declan Dunn, James Clifton, Alex Howes, Matt Thornhill, Niall Towle, Marcus Marshall, Jordan Pierrepont, Wayde Hines, Rev James, Nathanial Peters, Ferdinand Bartley, Kiarn Nyemba, Sam Newell, Josh Timson MANSFIELD TOWN XI (from): Marek Stech, Owen Mason, James Clarke, George Cooper, Ryan Burke, Corey O’Keefe, Taylor Anderson, Jason Law, Keaton Ward, Trialist, Jordan Bowery (c), Tyrese Sinclair, Nathan Caine, Jimmy Knowles, Jack Deakin MATCH ATTENDANCE: 327 -------------------- Sinclair at the double as young Mansfield Town see off Basford United chad.co.uk Tyrese Sinclair displayed his prowess from free kicks with two accurate finishes while Nathan Caine added the other as a youthful Mansfield Town side won 3-0 at Northern Premier League neighbours Basford United last night. A former loanee at Basford, Sinclair gave his side the lead just before the half hour with a smart free kick before repeating his exploits only three minutes later, in front of watching manager Nigel Clough Caine then wrapped up the win shortly before half-time when he found himself on the end of Jimmy Knowles’ low cross. The friendly also provided important match time for Jordan Bowery, Ryan Burke and Jason Law. https://www.chad.co.uk/sport/football/sinclair-at-the-double-as-young-mansfield-town-see-off-basford-united-3327358 Stags now prepare for their final pre-season game behind closed doors at the RH Academy against Nottingham Forest U23s on Saturday. ---------------------- |
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