Nathan Arnold's superb 25-yard strike gave Mansfield victory over Blue Square Premier basement side Lewes.

Arnold slammed in 20 minutes before the end of the match following good build-up play from Ryan Williams.

The home side were dominant throughout and went close early on when Aaron O'Connor shot wide from 12 yards.

Michael Blackwood and Neil MacKenzie also spurned opportunities for the Stags, while Scott Garner saw his header well saved by Rikki Banks.

Mansfield:

Marriott, Silk, Moses, Garner, Mayo, Blackwood (Williams 51), MacKenzie, D'Laryea, Arnold, O'Connor (Briscoe 64), Duffy.
Subs Not Used: White, Woodhouse, Havern.

Booked: Briscoe.

Goals: Arnold 70.

Lewes:

Banks, Barness, Cullip, Butters, Fisk, Standing, Keehan, Wilkinson, Wheeler (Rivers 84), Henry, Foreman (Cox 80).
Subs Not Used: Winterton, Breach, Hall.

Booked: Fisk.

Att: 2,434

Ref: R Madley (Ossett).

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