Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 20,131 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
The pitch is in good condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kieron Bramble.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Notts County kick off!
6.43
0-0Jacob Lumsdon comes in with a late challenge on Steve Beckham. Jacob Lumsdon is warned by the referee! Steve Beckham runs off the knock.
8.12
0-0Jacob Lumsdon sees Jon Joseph in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards William Daury. William Daury shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
10.50
0-0Duncan Forbes knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Fox. Stanley Fox jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Seth Cooke gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
12.53
Thierry Burbage comes in with a late challenge on Ian Salmon. The referee brings Thierry Burbage to one side and gives him a warning! Ian Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.49
1-0Steve Beckham threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro sees Stanley Fox just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Fox cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Seth Cooke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.39
1-0Thierry Burbage hacks Stephen Etherington from behind! The referee calls over Thierry Burbage and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Etherington runs off the knock.
27.54
Francis Dean catches Steve Beckham on the ankles. Francis Dean is given a warning by the referee! Steve Beckham runs off the knock.
30.55
1-0Stephen Niven pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stephen Niven passes the ball forward to Thierry Burbage. Thierry Burbage deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fox but the linesman indicates offside!
33.54
Mattia Dal Canto flicks a high ball forward to Thierry Burbage who takes it down. Thierry Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Castro controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Sebastiao Castro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Seth Cooke smothers it!
36.15
Ben Pearce passes the ball forward to Sol Bould. Sol Bould shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.47
Stuart Collymore comes in with a late challenge on Stanley Fox. The referee calls over Stuart Collymore and warns him to calm down! Stanley Fox runs off the knock.
39.47
1-0Free kick to Notts County just outside the area...
40.05
Stanley Fox takes a long run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
45.00
Paolo Clemence clumsily knocks into Jon Joseph. The referee warns Paolo Clemence to calm down! Jon Joseph hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale 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
Port Vale kick off the second half!
51.29
Ben Pearce catches Duncan Forbes on the ankles. The referee calls over Ben Pearce and warns him to calm down! Duncan Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.37
Mattia Dal Canto threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro advances inside the box! Sebastiao Castro cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Seth Cooke effortlessly gets down and covers it.
57.23
Ben Pearce threads the ball through to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Bould. With a superhuman jump, Sol Bould connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
59.09
1-0Ben Pearce threads a neat ball through to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
60.42
1-0Notts County have made 3 substitutions with Djibrill Heurlié replacing Stephen Niven, Thierry Beagrie replacing Duncan Forbes and Gijs Sluiter replacing Stanley Fox .
61.48
Stuart Collymore sweeps the ball long. William Daury shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
66.26
Djibrill Heurlié sees Thierry Beagrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Beagrie flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Castro who takes it down. Sebastiao Castro shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
75.48
Djibrill Heurlié flicks a high ball forward to Steve Beckham who gracefully takes it down. Steve Beckham passes the ball forward to Gijs Sluiter. Gijs Sluiter shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
77.15
Port Vale have made a substitution with Eddie Mcgreal replacing Sol Bould .
78.21
Thierry Beagrie makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Salmon.
79.08
1-0Thierry Burbage hacks Stephen Etherington from behind! The referee calls over Thierry Burbage again and warns him to calm down! Stephen Etherington carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.41
1-0Paolo Clemence passes the ball forward to Thierry Beagrie. Thierry Beagrie takes it forward alone. Thierry Beagrie passes the ball forward to Gijs Sluiter. Gijs Sluiter takes a shot at goal but Stuart Collymore is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
87.36
Mattia Dal Canto picks a pass forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro cuts inside the box! Sebastiao Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Jacob Lumsdon hits a low pass to Eddie Mcgreal. Eddie Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Jon Joseph controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jon Joseph muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
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
| Stanley Fox 14 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastiao Castro of Notts County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Filipe Vieira (GK)
6
2. Paolo Clemence (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Niven (DEF)
8
4. Andy Mason (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Walsh (DEF)
6
6. Steve Beckham (MID)
8
7. Duncan Forbes (MID)
6
8. Mattia Dal Canto (MID)
6
9. Thierry Burbage (ATT)
4
10. Sebastiao Castro (ATT)
9
11. Stanley Fox (ATT)
8
12. Djibrill Heurlié (DEF)
6
13. Thierry Beagrie (MID)
7
14. Gijs Sluiter (ATT)
6
1. Seth Cooke (GK)
7
2. Stuart Collymore (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Etherington (DEF)
6
4. Ian Salmon (DEF)
6
5. Francis Dean (DEF)
5
6. Jacob Lumsdon (MID)
6
7. Ben Pearce (MID)
7
8. Omer Shaw (ATT)
6
9. Jon Joseph (ATT)
6
10. William Daury (ATT)
6
11. Sol Bould (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Bailey (DEF)
0
13. Ronnie Christie (MID)
0
14. Eddie Mcgreal (ATT)
6