Stags were 2-0 down inside 25 minutes before Oli Hawkins was red carded. Mal Benning wrapped it up for Vale late on to add further salt to the wounds.
Match photographer Richard Parkes captured the emotions on show as Stags’ was ended.
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5. Classy in defeat
Nigel Clough hugs Darryl Clarke at the final whistle. Photo: Richard Parkes
6. Stephen McLaughlin
Stephen McLaughlin wonders what might have been at the final whistle. Photo: Richard Parkes
8. Stephen Quinn
Stephen Quinn reflects on defeat at the final whistle. Photo: Richard Parkes
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