ADIE Moses insists Mansfield stood up well to the battle at Histon – and didn't deserve to lose 3-0.

The experienced central defender was also reasonably happy with the team's overall performance, despite the scoreline.

"The result is very disappointing because by and large I didn't think we deserved it," said Moses.

"We knew what we were going to be up against with the long throws and corners.

"We dealt with it up until just before half-time but then individual errors have cost us.

"I think we more than matched them physically and I don't think we got bullied.

Moses rejected the idea that it was the worst Mansfield had played since David Holdsworth took over as manager.

He said: "It was never going to be the best football spectacle because of how they play.

"At times we played some good stuff, even if it wasn't always the best. Sometimes you have to consider what you are up against."