Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play Mansfield Town in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Notts County kick off and get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Giacomo Dufournet hacks Dion Defoe from behind! The referee calls over Giacomo Dufournet and warns him to calm down! Dion Defoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.05
0-0Giacomo Dufournet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norberto Segura. Norberto Segura knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Roberts. Gavin Roberts whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
6.31
0-0Eddie Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Mercer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Mercer shoots from 25 yards. Sergiy Logvinenko gets down and covers it.
10.24
Robert Joseph hits a low pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Mercer. Ronnie Mercer beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
14.23
Dion Defoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Barrett. Eddie Barrett sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
18.52
Dave Beckham makes a simple pass to Chris Galli. Chris Galli shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
20.29
0-1Robert Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards David Sturridge. David Sturridge makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.39
Giacomo Dufournet barges into Ronnie Mercer. The referee calls over Giacomo Dufournet again and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.29
0-1Richard Green makes a probing pass to Ronnie Mercer. Ronnie Mercer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Venus.
39.48
Eddie Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Mercer controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Mercer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.27
Farid Klouchi advances with the ball. Farid Klouchi threads a neat ball through to Gavin Roberts. Gavin Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Woodgate. Eddie Woodgate heads the ball goalwards. Colin Moffat didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.31
Carl Venus flicks a high pass forward. Joao Moreira collects the pass. Joao Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Norberto Segura makes a beautiful solo run. Norberto Segura shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - 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. Mansfield Town have changed their lineup with Noel Smith replacing Duncan Caldwell.
45.00
Mansfield Town start the second half!
49.41
Noel Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Mercer. Ronnie Mercer beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Sergiy Logvinenko.
50.41
1-1Dion Defoe takes a quick corner, playing it short to Neil Bastin. Neil Bastin chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Sergiy Logvinenko scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
51.44
Norberto Segura plays the ball forward to Giacomo Dufournet. Giacomo Dufournet lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Woodgate. Eddie Woodgate shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.29
Giacomo Dufournet flicks a high ball forward to Norberto Segura who takes it down. Norberto Segura whips in a cross ball towards Giacomo Dufournet. Giacomo Dufournet heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Colin Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.25
Giacomo Dufournet hits a low pass to Eddie Woodgate. Eddie Woodgate rushes past Dave Beckham! Some silky footwork from Eddie Woodgate provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.23
Kostyantyn Volynets breaks forward. Kostyantyn Volynets hits a low pass to Gavin Roberts. Gavin Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Norberto Segura. Norberto Segura whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
61.40
Noel Smith flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Mercer controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Mercer whips in a cross ball towards David Sturridge. David Sturridge flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.58
Showing composure, David Sturridge plays the ball forward to Noel Smith. Noel Smith shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.34
Eddie Barrett makes a simple pass to Chris Galli. Chris Galli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Venus.
72.40
Giacomo Dufournet receives the ball from a throw-in from Norberto Segura. Giacomo Dufournet makes a probing pass to Lampros Hatzis. Lampros Hatzis whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Roberts. Gavin Roberts finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Colin Moffat as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
73.10
3-2Gavin Roberts takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Giacomo Dufournet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.49
Robert Joseph plays the ball forward to Chris Galli. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sergiy Logvinenko who gathers it comfortably.
78.21
Dave Beckham flicks a high pass forward to David Sturridge who brings the ball under control. David Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Galli. Chris Galli shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Sergiy Logvinenko. What a save!
84.25
3-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.05
Carl Venus kicks a strong pass forward to Norberto Segura. Norberto Segura chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Dufournet. Giacomo Dufournet tries a spectacular long range effort. Giacomo Dufournet scores for Notts County!!
90.00
Norberto Segura passes the ball forward to Giacomo Dufournet. Giacomo Dufournet whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Roberts. Gavin Roberts directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Norberto Segura 45 Giacomo Dufournet 53, 85 Eddie Woodgate 57 | David Sturridge 20, 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giacomo Dufournet of Notts County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sergiy Logvinenko (GK)
7
2. Kostyantyn Volynets (DEF)
6
3. Farid Klouchi (DEF)
6
4. Carl Venus (GK)
6
5. Gary Barrett (MID)
6
6. Norberto Segura (MID)
9
7. Giacomo Dufournet (MID)
9
8. Gavin Roberts (ATT)
6
9. Eddie Woodgate (ATT)
7
10. Joao Moreira (ATT)
6
11. Lampros Hatzis (ATT)
6
12. Pedro Sanhueza (DEF)
0
13. Vincenzo Graffiedi (MID)
0
14. Rocco R. Circello (ATT)
0
1. Colin Moffat (GK)
6
2. Dion Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Neil Bastin (DEF)
6
4. Dave Beckham (DEF)
6
5. Richard Green (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Caldwell (MID)
6
7. Robert Joseph (MID)
7
8. David Sturridge (MID)
8
9. Eddie Barrett (MID)
6
10. Ronnie Mercer (ATT)
6
11. Chris Galli (ATT)
6
12. David Cutler (ATT)
0
13. Noel Smith (GK)
6
14. Jonathan Laver (ATT)
0