Sheffield United suffered their second pe-season defeat in succession as they went down 3-0 at Mansfield Town tonight.
United conceded three times in the second half after spurning some good chances to go ahead in the first, with Rhys Oates’ second-half effort sandwiched in between two strikes from Hiram Boateng.
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Making his first start since arriving at United, he was turned by Oates on the halfway line early on and also missed his challenge when Boateng nicked the ball past him. Also showed some nice passes and his organisation could be heard from the press box before he made way after about an hour Photo: Simon Bellis
Also back on the teamsheet on the left wing, Stevens was forced to help his Irish mate out with a good sliding challenge after Boateng has started a promising-looking attack for the hosts. Made way at the break for Norrington-Davies Photo: Darren Staples
Saw plenty of the ball early on and used it well as United dominated possession without creating many clear-cut chances. Stuck a foot in when needed too Photo: Sheffield United
Saw an early chance blocked well by Harbottle, with the ball bursting as a result, and another well-weighted pass saw Ndiaye's shot saved after a good driving run. Photo: Simon Bellis
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