Exeter City boss delighted to see his side bounce back with hard-earned point at Mansfield Town

Looking to bounce back from last weekend's 4-0 home defeat by Rotherham United, the Grecians had the edge in the first half while Stags dominated the second on a wet, windy afternoon.

“It was a good point. After last week's result I thought that was a brilliant reaction and our intensity was back,” said Caldwell.

“I thought first half some of our football was superb. Our diamond was causing them so many problems.

“But that football has to turn into goals to win games.

“We didn't score when we were on top.

“They were always going to come back into the game and second half it was more of a 50-50 game.

“Both teams had moments, but in the end it was probably a fair result.

“When you are on top as much as we were in the game you have to score as we know Mansfield are a very good team who are always going to have their moments.

“They did second half and the game became a bit too end to end for our liking.

“I thought it was an energy-sapping pitch. Whenever you come to Mansfield it is always tough.

“But on a day like this with the pitch the way it was made it even tougher. So we're delighted with a point.”

Loanee Timur Tutierov had several early chances to score and caused Mansfield many problems.

“He was a great threat and is a young player with a huge future,” said Caldwell.

“That was his first start in league football and he has the potential to be a top player.

“We thank Sunderland for giving him to us and I think we are a great club to give him the opportunity to play and learn.”