Match Report


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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 Exeter City. A crowd of 4,696 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Notts County kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
Brian Redknapp sees a break and surges forward. Brian Redknapp knocks the ball forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.54
Dave Wainwright clumsily knocks into Duncan Maddison. Dave Wainwright is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Maddison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.06
Les Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Wainwright. Dave Wainwright lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Jess. Fredrik Jess heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
21.54
Syd McManaman catches Thierry Grimandi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thierry Grimandi runs off the knock.
22.25
Carlton Copping makes a simple pass to Thierry Grimandi. Thierry Grimandi advances with the ball. Thierry Grimandi shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.26
Chris Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Moreau. Patrick Moreau brings the ball forward. Patrick Moreau goes all the way! Patrick Moreau makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.40
Thierry Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Robson. Simon Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Myers.
32.15
Alberto Sherwood threads the ball through to Syd McManaman. Syd McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Jess. Fredrik Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.32
Thierry Grimandi knocks the ball forward to Simon Robson. Simon Robson plays a perfect one-two with David Ehiogu and rushes in on goal... Simon Robson tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
38.18
Chris Burbage makes a simple pass to Christian Bucchi. Christian Bucchi takes it forward alone. Christian Bucchi passes the ball forward to Carlton Ince. Carlton Ince takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Anthony Mustoe had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
44.20
Kemal Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Jess. Fredrik Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Wainwright. Dave Wainwright directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ross Adams easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Exeter City get the second half underway!
47.05
Alberto Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Walker. Les Walker knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Jess. Fredrik Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.13
Steve Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Jess. Fredrik Jess shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ross Adams.
53.01
Patrick Moreau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Robson. Simon Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Ince but he's offside!
54.03
Steve Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Jess. Fredrik Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Adams who gathers it comfortably.
55.42
Carlton Copping threads the ball through to Christian Bucchi. Christian Bucchi decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Bucchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Ehiogu but he's offside!
60.00
Steve Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Wainwright. Dave Wainwright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.43
Chris Burbage passes the ball forward to Christian Bucchi. Christian Bucchi knocks the ball forward to Carlton Ince. Carlton Ince finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
65.31
Simon Robson hacks Alberto Sherwood from behind! Simon Robson is warned by the referee! Alberto Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.03
Alberto Sherwood barges into Carlton Ince. The referee calls over Alberto Sherwood and shows him a yellow card! Carlton Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.28
Alberto Sherwood catches David Ehiogu on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Alberto Sherwood!! David Ehiogu stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.26
Brian Redknapp passes the ball forward to Thierry Grimandi. Thierry Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu passes the ball forward but Carlton Ince is offside!
75.34
Thierry Grimandi makes a probing pass to Simon Robson. Simon Robson whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Ince. Carlton Ince powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
78.58
Thierry Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Robson. Simon Robson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.19
Dave Wainwright kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Whelan. Kemal Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, John Potts. John Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.37
Carlton Copping knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Moreau. Patrick Moreau kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Robson. Simon Robson shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Moreau of Notts County

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 66.2790697674419 vs 33.7209302325581
Play Area
Home team third: 25.58%, Midfield: 41.86%, Away team third: 32.56%