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Clough Fumes: Wasteful Stags Punished by Peterborough
11 Feb
Summary
- Mansfield suffered a home defeat, ending their nine-match unbeaten run.
- The Stags registered 27 shots but failed to convert their numerous chances.
- Peterborough secured victory with two goals against the run of play.
Mansfield's manager Nigel Clough expressed his deep frustration as his team's nine-match unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-1 home defeat against Peterborough. The Stags were particularly criticized for their profligate finishing, having registered 27 shots on goal and 19 corners during the match.
Peterborough secured the victory through goals from Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Harry Leonard, with both goals coming against the general flow of play. Mansfield debutant George Abbot managed to pull a goal back late in the game, setting up a tense finale.
Clough lamented his team's inability to convert their dominance into goals, stating that the performance, while arguably their best in ten games, meant nothing without points. He highlighted the team's position, only seven points above the relegation zone, underscoring the critical need for earned points rather than plaudits.
