Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Portsmouth. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Notts County start the match!
3.24
Chris Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Grimandi. Thierry Grimandi passes the ball forward to Carlton Ince. Carlton Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Robson. Simon Robson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
9.59
Greg Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Janes. Rainer Janes shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ross Adams.
12.02
Brian Redknapp makes a simple pass to Patrick Moreau. Patrick Moreau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Ince. Carlton Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Robson. Simon Robson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.11
David Ehiogu barges into Darren Nicholls. The referee calls over David Ehiogu and warns him to calm down! Darren Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.21
Patrick Coppinger barges into Brian Redknapp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Redknapp carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.43
Christian Bucchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Robson. Simon Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu rockets a shot on goal. David Ehiogu scores for Notts County!!
30.29
Stan Mike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Philips. Wayne Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Janes. Rainer Janes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.54
Rainer Janes clumsily knocks into Brian Redknapp. Rainer Janes is shown the yellow card! Brian Redknapp runs off the knock.
39.15
Stan Mike makes a beautiful solo run. Stan Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Redknapp.
42.46
Christian Bucchi sees a break and surges forward. Christian Bucchi shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Steven Morris!
44.57
Darren Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Stan Mike. Stan Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Philips. Wayne Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Burbage.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Portsmouth get the second half underway!
51.16
Christian Bucchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Robson. Simon Robson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.20
Chris Burbage makes a simple pass to Patrick Moreau. Patrick Moreau makes a beautiful solo run. Patrick Moreau goes all the way! Patrick Moreau takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.56
Patrick Moreau knocks the ball forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.38
Stan Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Philips. Wayne Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Adams who gathers it comfortably.
69.19
Anton Winkler decides to run forward with the ball. Anton Winkler takes it forward alone. Anton Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Janes. Rainer Janes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ross Adams manages to gather it comfortably.
71.41
Patrick Coppinger threads the ball through to Rainer Janes. Rainer Janes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.02
Duncan Maddison flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Grimandi. Thierry Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Ince. Carlton Ince tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Steven Morris has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.51
Robert Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Mike. Stan Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Janes. Rainer Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Redknapp.
84.52
Christian Bucchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu goes all the way! David Ehiogu takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Ehiogu!
89.50
Stan Mike threads the ball through to Rainer Janes. Rainer Janes shoots from 20 yards. Ross Adams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to David Ehiogu of Notts County

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 50.7042253521127 vs 49.2957746478873
Play Area
Home team third: 25.35%, Midfield: 43.66%, Away team third: 30.99%