Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 19,710 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ince.


0.00
The whistle blows and Notts County kick off!
3.30
Vincenzo Graffiedi passes the ball forward to Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.11
Ottavio Rachini makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Graffiedi. Vincenzo Graffiedi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.46
Jon Ravelli threads a neat ball through to Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.18
Adam Galli surges forward with the ball. Adam Galli shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Alex Soudani!
16.25
Adam Galli sees space and advances. Adam Galli makes a probing pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
20.38
Ottavio Rachini kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini powers a header at goal but somehow Jakob Simonsen manages to keep it out.
22.05
Richard Carrick threads a neat ball through to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland shoots from long range. Good keeping from Alex Soudani as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.13
Corner kick to Plymouth Argyle. Alun Bailey chips it to the near post. Federico Espinal jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
24.43
With some swift thinking, Alberto Costa plays the ball forward to Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.55
Paolo Kirkland barges into Jose Javier Butragueno. Paolo Kirkland is given a warning by the referee! Jose Javier Butragueno stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.19
Duncan Elliott threads a neat ball through to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Alex Soudani.
36.40
Adam Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Alex Soudani manages to keep it out.
38.21
Olivier Battles threads the ball through to Adam Galli. Adam Galli threads a neat ball through to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland shoots from 25 yards. Alex Soudani gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.28
Adam Galli flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Paolo Kirkland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Alex Soudani keeps it out!
44.56
Adam Galli makes an attacking run forward. Adam Galli shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle 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
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
Adam Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.28
Eoin Mowbray hacks Federico Espinal from behind! The referee warns Eoin Mowbray to calm down! Federico Espinal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.33
Adam Galli knocks the ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
57.56
Duncan Elliott hits a low pass to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.43
Paolo Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Alex Soudani!
63.55
Federico Espinal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Ebbinge. Mark Ebbinge makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Graffiedi. Vincenzo Graffiedi shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vincenzo Graffiedi!
67.18
Richard Carrick makes a probing pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.37
Federico Espinal sees space and advances. Federico Espinal threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jakob Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.20
Ottavio Rachini makes a probing pass to Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.54
Richard Carrick receives the ball from a throw-in from Adam Galli. With great vision, Richard Carrick plays the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
81.04
Vincenzo Graffiedi threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Jakob Simonsen keeps it out!
87.28
Mark Ebbinge flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Rachini who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Rachini chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa sees Ottavio Rachini just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ottavio Rachini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Ottavio Rachini darts forward. Ottavio Rachini knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jakob Simonsen manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.2054794520548 vs 54.7945205479452
Play Area
Home team third: 32.88%, Midfield: 47.95%, Away team third: 19.18%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Galli of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Alex Soudani (GK)
8
6
5. Mark Ebbinge (DEF)
6
7
8. Alberto Costa (ATT)
6
9. Thomas Arnold (ATT)
6
10. Jon Ravelli (ATT)
7

12. Jon Wetherall (DEF)
0
13. Samir Witte (DEF)
0
14. Lampros Hatzis (ATT)
0

2. Jakob Seibert (DEF)
6
6
5. Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
6. Adam Galli (MID)
9
7. Alun Bailey (MID)
6
6
6
10. Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
6
11. Paolo Kirkland (ATT)
6

12. Neil Cooke (DEF)
0
0
14. Federico Pinton (ATT)
0