Match Report
| Notts County | Notts County |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Ian Mortimer | Ian Mortimer | manager | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | |||||||||||||||||
| Filipe Vieira | F. Vieira |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Barry Testo | B. Testo | |||||||||
| Eddie Walsh | E. Walsh |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Oleg Fox | O. Fox | |||||||||
| Djibrill Heurlié | D. Heurlié |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Jonathan Platt | J. Platt | |||||||||
| Rio Etherington | R. Etherington | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Gavin Cutler | G. Cutler | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason |  | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Ashley Stamp | A. Stamp | |||||||||
| Steve Beckham | S. Beckham | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 83 |  | Niklas Falt | N. Falt | |||||||||
| Duncan Forbes | D. Forbes | | 69 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 74 | | Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | |||||||
| Mattia Dal Canto | M. Dal Canto |  | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 75 | | Mick Bower | M. Bower | |||||||||
| Marek Pol | M. Pol |  | 74 | A | | 9 | | M | 80 |  | Simão Rosario | S. Rosario | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Castro | S. Castro | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | |||||||||
| Stanley Fox | S. Fox | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Omer Powell | O. Powell | |||||||||
| Thierry Beagrie | T. Beagrie | | 68 | M | | 12 | | D | 60 | | Nigel Barmby | N. Barmby | |||||||||
| Gijs Sluiter | G. Sluiter |  | 55 | A | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Terry Tolley | T. Tolley | |||||||||
| Gary Charlton | G. Charlton | | 59 | A | | 14 | | A | 59 | | Ben Brighton | B. Brighton | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 18,521 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.
0.00
0-0Notts County get the match underway!
4.23
0-0Robbie Bastin brings the ball forward. Robbie Bastin knocks the ball forward to Omer Powell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.54
0-0Gavin Cutler clumsily knocks into Stanley Fox. The referee warns Gavin Cutler to calm down! Stanley Fox grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.37
0-0Steve Beckham knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Fox. Stanley Fox is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Barry Testo manages to gather it.
22.48
0-0Mick Bower flicks a high pass forward to Omer Powell who brings the ball under control. Omer Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
26.13
0-0Mick Bower makes a simple pass to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
27.31
0-0Rio Etherington breaks forward. With some swift thinking, Rio Etherington plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro plays a quick one-two with Marek Pol and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Sebastiao Castro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Oleg Fox blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.19
Mick Bower flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Swift collects the pass. Nicholas Swift shoots from long range but it flies wide!
38.57
Simão Rosario threads a neat ball through to Omer Powell. Omer Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
39.53
0-0Mattia Dal Canto barges into Robbie Bastin. The referee warns Mattia Dal Canto to calm down! Robbie Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Notts County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
48.36
Rio Etherington makes a strong solo run forward. Rio Etherington flicks a high pass forward to Marek Pol who brings the ball under control. Marek Pol finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
49.02
Rio Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Pol. Marek Pol is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Barry Testo. Excellent save.
55.29
Jonathan Platt hits a low pass to Robbie Bastin. With a delightful solo run, Robbie Bastin stretches the opposition's defence. Robbie Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. With a superhuman jump, Nicholas Swift connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Rio Etherington's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
56.04
0-0Niklas Falt takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gavin Cutler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
57.53
Steve Beckham threads a neat ball through to Marek Pol. Marek Pol lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Fox. Stanley Fox whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.26
0-0Notts County have made 3 substitutions with Thierry Beagrie replacing Steve Beckham, Gijs Sluiter replacing Stanley Fox and Gary Charlton replacing Sebastiao Castro .
66.12
Mick Bower flicks a high pass forward to Omer Powell who brings the ball under control. Omer Powell shoots from outside the area but is denied by Filipe Vieira. Excellent save.
67.03
Andy Mason pushes up the pitch. Andy Mason flicks a high pass forward to Gary Charlton who brings the ball under control. Gary Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Gijs Sluiter. Gijs Sluiter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.36
Omer Powell comes in with a late challenge on Djibrill Heurlié. The referee calls over Omer Powell and shows him a yellow card! Djibrill Heurlié grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.33
Djibrill Heurlié flicks a high ball forward to Thierry Beagrie who takes it down. Thierry Beagrie makes a beautiful solo run. Thierry Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Gijs Sluiter. Gijs Sluiter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rio Etherington of Notts County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Filipe Vieira (GK)
6
2. Eddie Walsh (DEF)
6
3. Djibrill Heurlié (DEF)
6
4. Rio Etherington (DEF)
9
5. Andy Mason (DEF)
7
6. Steve Beckham (MID)
7
7. Duncan Forbes (MID)
6
8. Mattia Dal Canto (MID)
5
9. Marek Pol (ATT)
6
10. Sebastiao Castro (ATT)
7
11. Stanley Fox (ATT)
6
12. Thierry Beagrie (MID)
7
13. Gijs Sluiter (ATT)
6
14. Gary Charlton (ATT)
6
1. Barry Testo (GK)
7
2. Oleg Fox (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Platt (DEF)
7
4. Gavin Cutler (DEF)
5
5. Ashley Stamp (DEF)
6
6. Niklas Falt (MID)
6
7. Robbie Bastin (MID)
8
8. Mick Bower (MID)
7
9. Simão Rosario (MID)
6
10. Nicholas Swift (ATT)
6
11. Omer Powell (ATT)
5
12. Nigel Barmby (DEF)
0
13. Terry Tolley (MID)
0
14. Ben Brighton (ATT)
0