Match Report
| Notts County | Notts County |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Bill Naylor | B. Naylor |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Mike Lua-Lua | M. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Julian Smithe | J. Smithe | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Stephen Charlton | S. Charlton | |||||||||
| Abel Nascimento | A. Nascimento |  | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Jody Pearce | J. Pearce | |||||||||
| Ben Middleton | B. Middleton | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Duncan Lampard | D. Lampard | |||||||||
| Greg Black | G. Black | | 45 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Edward Wallwork | E. Wallwork | ||||||||
| Dave Mendez | D. Mendez | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | John Swift | J. Swift | |||||||||
| Alun Goldberg | A. Goldberg | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Greg Salmon | G. Salmon | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Nunes | S. Nunes | | 53 | M | | 8 | | A | 56 | | Alistair Jeffers | A. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Jermaine George | J. George | | 58 | A | | 9 | | | A | 56 | | Simon Mike | S. Mike | ||||||||
| Simon Barrett | S. Barrett | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Mick Wiltord | M. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Carl Eadie | C. Eadie | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 |  | Dominic Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Jaime Postiga | J. Postiga | | 50 | M | | 12 | | G | 48 | | Noel Huckerby | N. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Wayne Pearce | W. Pearce | | 49 | M | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Guilherme Gomes | G. Gomes | |||||||||
| Sylvain Carrick | S. Carrick | | 49 | M | | 14 | | M | 46 | | Stanley Grantt | S. Grantt | |||||||||
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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 Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 3,768 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Sebastiao Nunes hits a low pass to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
3.20
1-0Dave Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine George. Jermaine George finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Mike Lua-Lua had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
10.45
1-0Julian Smithe comes in with a late challenge on Mick Wiltord. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Wiltord runs off the knock.
14.01
Sebastiao Nunes makes a simple pass to Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.43
1-0Julian Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Nunes. Sebastiao Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine George. Jermaine George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
18.14
Stephen Charlton receives the ball from a throw-in from Edward Wallwork. Stephen Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Swift. John Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Smithe.
24.50
Alun Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett advances inside the box! Simon Barrett muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.25
Sebastiao Nunes knocks the ball forward to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.18
Duncan Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salmon controls it well on his chest. Greg Salmon makes an attacking run forward. Greg Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Mike. Simon Mike rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Simon Mike scores for Bristol Rovers!!
40.48
Alun Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Simon Barrett who takes it down. Simon Barrett advances inside the box! Simon Barrett cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Alun Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine George. Jermaine George whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
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. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Guilherme Gomes replacing Jody Pearce and Stanley Grantt replacing Mick Wiltord. The Notts County players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Notts County kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
2-1Guilherme Gomes threads a neat ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon threads the ball through to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Bill Naylor.
49.40
2-1Guilherme Gomes catches Simon Barrett on the ankles. The referee brings Guilherme Gomes to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Barrett runs off the knock.
53.06
Alun Goldberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Charlton.
54.06
Alun Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.18
Alun Goldberg passes the ball forward to Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
65.47
Julian Smithe passes the ball forward to Dave Mendez. With a delightful solo run, Dave Mendez stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine George. Jermaine George is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Notts County!
69.17
Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mike controls it well on his chest. Simon Mike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
77.23
3-1Notts County have made a substitution with Wayne Pearce replacing Dave Mendez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
79.47
Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
83.49
Stephen Charlton makes a simple pass to John Swift. With a delightful solo run, John Swift stretches the opposition's defence. John Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Nascimento.
85.29
Duncan Lampard passes the ball forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.16
With a delightful solo run, Jermaine George stretches the opposition's defence. Jermaine George whips in a cross ball towards Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
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
Scorers
| Jermaine George 3, 65 Simon Barrett 25 | Simon Mike 32 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jermaine George of Notts County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bill Naylor (GK)
6
2. Julian Smithe (DEF)
5
3. Abel Nascimento (DEF)
6
4. Ben Middleton (DEF)
6
5. Greg Black (DEF)
6
6. Dave Mendez (MID)
7
7. Alun Goldberg (MID)
7
8. Sebastiao Nunes (MID)
6
9. Jermaine George (ATT)
9
10. Simon Barrett (ATT)
8
11. Carl Eadie (ATT)
6
12. Jaime Postiga (MID)
0
13. Wayne Pearce (MID)
6
14. Sylvain Carrick (MID)
0
1. Mike Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2. Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
3. Jody Pearce (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Lampard (DEF)
6
5. Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
6. John Swift (MID)
6
7. Greg Salmon (MID)
7
8. Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
6
9. Simon Mike (ATT)
7
10. Mick Wiltord (ATT)
6
11. Dominic Mckinlay (ATT)
6
12. Noel Huckerby (GK)
0
13. Guilherme Gomes (MID)
6
14. Stanley Grantt (MID)
6