AFC Mansfield have now
booked a second cup final of the season after beating Harworth 2-0 in
the semi -final of the floodlit cup.
It was a tough away trip especially
after Matt Draper and Gary Armstrong had to leave the pitch through
injury.
The first half ended 0-0 with nothing between the sides.
The
injuries allowed Jammy Meehan and fans favourite Carl Haslam to enter
the fray.
Haslam looked sharp after a long suspension and was unlucky not
to put The Bulls in front after breaking through the Harworth defence
and striking the keeper full on.
Early in the second half Mark
Carter put AFC in front with a clinical finish to break the Harworth
hearts.
Joe Naylor settled the tie as he headed home from a corner which
was richly deserved after a fine display from the player as he moved
into midfield to cover the injuries.
As the game moved into the closing
period Harworth lacked the strength to trouble Mansfield and the game
ended a comfortable 2-0 victory.
AFC now make the short trip
again on Saturday as they face Harworth in the league to continue their
impressive season so far.
The AFC Mansfield manager Micky Taylor must be
delighted at reaching another cup final with another semi final and the
league title yet to play for.
It's all to play for as the games now come
thick and fast.
