Mansfield 1-1 AFC Wimbledon: Match Report

05 September 2015 17:01

Mansfield held by AFC Wimbledon despite Clements strike

Chris Clements' superb free-kick claimed a third-successive 1-1 draw for Mansfield as they were held by AFC Wimbledon, who remain unbeaten away.

The visitors ended the match with 10 men after Lyle Taylor caught Nicky Hunt with an elbow deep into stoppage time.

The Dons had started out the more enterprising and earned a sixth minute lead as Francomb helped the ball on to Elliott down the centre and he prodded a low finish under Jensen.

Mansfield found an equaliser on 15 minutes as Robinson brought down Clements 25 yards from goal to earn a booking, before Clements curled in expertly.

With Wimbledon breaking well, there were chances at both ends as Elliott placed a close range header wide and then Pearce saw a powerful volley from 20 yards blocked on the Dons' line.

Mansfield came even closer on 52 minutes as Green beat keeper Shea to a through ball and set up Lambe for a shot that Robinson did well to head off the line as neither side could find the decisive goal.


Source: PA