Wasn't going to bother with this game - it's unusual for me to take in four games in four days - but not unknown!
Cup games were the main feature of the midweek games this week, this HKL U19 cup game following the theme.
Mansfield were soon in control of the game, scoring twice in the first seven minutes.
The first goal came with five minutes of the game played and saw DANNY FLETCHER slot the ball past the Ollerton keeper with the visiting defence strangely absent.
The Stags' came second two minutes later, the Ollerton defence failing to clear a dangerous ball into the box allowing DANNY FLETCHER time and space to clip the ball past the keeper.
Ollerton seemed to be a little wary of their hosts - even at this level playing a Mansfield town team must be not only a great challenge, but could also be slightly intimidating.
FLETCHER was on hand at the far post to slide home the Mansfield third goal with 6 minutes of the first half remaining, completing his personal treble. H-T 3-0
Ollerton were a different proposition after the break, taking the game to their hosts and crerating several decent chances. Whether the young Stags thought they had done enough at 3-0 only they will know, but Manager John Ranshaw can't be happy that a game that should have been over, was all of a sudden a fight to survive.
LEWIS ENGLISH beat the static Stags off-side trap on the hour mark, and calmly rolled the ball past the home keeper. Ollerton continuously battered the Stags defence, and were rewarded again on 80 when LEWIS ENGLISH slotted home at the second attempt, after his initial shot was well saved by the Stags keeper.
So, 10 minutes to go and Ollerton on the hunt for the equaliser and a chance to go into extra-time. Unfortunately for Ollerton they couldn't find the back of the net again, and Mansfield go through to the next round. F-T 3-2
Admission: £2 inc programme
Attendance: Head count - 66
