Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off the first half!
2.14
1-0Robert Dean flicks a high pass forward. Abel Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Viana whips in a cross ball towards Robert Dean. Robert Dean makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.39
1-0Danny Jobson makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.39
Danny Jobson sees space and advances. Danny Jobson shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
18.54
1-0Del Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Davies. Carl Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky makes a deft header. Seth Vernazza clears it off the line with his head!
24.10
1-0Danny Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Garcia collects the pass. Ivan Garcia knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan-Carlos Herrero is offside!
26.19
1-0Anthony Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry makes a simple pass to Arthur Makin. Arthur Makin plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Davies and advances towards the goal... Arthur Makin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Romero P. Vicente gets down and covers it.
27.29
Anthony Mendonca flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Strachan who brings the ball under control. Stuart Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Del Konchesky who takes it down. Del Konchesky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
30.03
Daniele Adams runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniele Adams skips past Jose Fortes Sanchez! Daniele Adams cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Romero P. Vicente manages to gather it easily.
32.10
1-0Jose Fortes Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Robert Dean. Robert Dean flicks a high pass forward. Danny Jobson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.11
Titus Cooper sees Abel Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Garcia. Ivan Garcia makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Gavin Elliott.
35.35
1-0Corner kick to Notts County. Danny Jobson plays it to the near post. Pascal Herzog rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.31
1-0Juan-Carlos Herrero catches Daniele Adams on the ankles. The referee brings Juan-Carlos Herrero to one side and gives him a warning! Daniele Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.40
Omer Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Sanchez who takes it down. Jose Fortes Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Garcia. Ivan Garcia shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
40.39
Seth Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Sanchez. With a delightful solo run, Jose Fortes Sanchez stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Garcia. Ivan Garcia whips the ball goalwards with his head but Gavin Elliott reads it well. Great save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Notts County get the second half underway!
49.26
Omer Vieira threads the ball through to Robert Dean. Robert Dean sees space and advances. Robert Dean knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Thatcher.
51.18
Omer Vieira threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Gavin Elliott.
53.00
1-0Pascal Herzog comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Makin. The referee calls over Pascal Herzog and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Makin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.34
Danny Jobson threads a neat ball through to Abel Viana. Abel Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Thatcher.
57.37
Pascal Herzog plays the ball forward to Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson sees Ivan Garcia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero heads the ball goalwards. Gavin Elliott manages to gather it comfortably.
59.47
Anthony Mendonca catches Abel Viana on the ankles. Anthony Mendonca is shown the yellow card! Abel Viana runs off the knock.
60.51
1-0Notts County have made 3 substitutions with Scott Hulme replacing Omer Vieira, Peter Maddison replacing Titus Cooper and Lilian Grenet replacing Abel Viana .
61.51
Brian Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Carl Davies. Carl Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Adams. Daniele Adams directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Romero P. Vicente!
63.20
Scott Hulme plays the ball forward to Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero skips past Dave Thatcher! Juan-Carlos Herrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Gavin Elliott is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.22
Robert Dean makes a probing pass to Peter Maddison. Peter Maddison flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Garcia who brings the ball under control. Ivan Garcia passes the ball forward to Lilian Grenet. Some silky footwork from Lilian Grenet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Gavin Elliott manages to keep it out.
69.59
Robert Dean flicks a high pass forward. Lilian Grenet collects the pass. Lilian Grenet shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
75.32
Ivan Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Lilian Grenet. Lilian Grenet threads a neat ball through to Ivan Garcia. Ivan Garcia shoots from just inside the box. Gavin Elliott gets down and covers it.
78.01
Dave Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Robert Dean. Dave Thatcher is shown the yellow card! Robert Dean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.36
Daniele Adams sees space and advances. Daniele Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Del Konchesky barges into Jose Fortes Sanchez. Del Konchesky is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Sanchez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Romero P. Vicente (GK)
7
2. Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF)
7
3. Seth Vernazza (DEF)
6
4. Pascal Herzog (DEF)
5
5. Omer Vieira (DEF)
6
6. Danny Jobson (MID)
8
7. Titus Cooper (MID)
6
8. Robert Dean (MID)
9
9. Ivan Garcia (ATT)
7
10. Abel Viana (ATT)
7
11. Juan-Carlos Herrero (ATT)
8
12. Scott Hulme (DEF)
6
13. Peter Maddison (MID)
6
14. Lilian Grenet (ATT)
6
1. Gavin Elliott (GK)
8
2. Dave Thatcher (DEF)
5
3. Anthony Mendonca (DEF)
6
4. Adrian Patterson (DEF)
6
5. Daniele Adams (MID)
7
6. Ugo Duberry (MID)
6
7. Brian Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8. Stuart Strachan (MID)
6
9. Arthur Makin (ATT)
6
10. Del Konchesky (ATT)
6
11. Carl Davies (ATT)
6
12. Jamie Le Saux (MID)
0
13. Dean Joseph (ATT)
0
14. Peter Andrews (DEF)
0