Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,485 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.


0.00
Notts County kick off and get the match underway!
2.37
Alun Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Carl Williamson who brings the ball under control. Carl Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
4.47
Scott Boateng comes in with a late challenge on Henry Maclean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.20
Daniel Martins pushes up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Daniel Martins plays the ball forward to Carl Williamson. Carl Williamson cuts inside the box! Carl Williamson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Greg Huckerby steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
9.30
Ruben Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Greg Black. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Greg Black runs off the knock.
10.48
Greg Huckerby kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Armstrong. With imagination, Ross Armstrong plays the ball forward to Isaiah Hapgood. Isaiah Hapgood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Thierry Lowe manages to keep it out.
12.15
Scott Boateng hits a low pass to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Darren Copping gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
14.22
Simon Barrett catches Greg Huckerby on the ankles. Simon Barrett is warned by the referee! Greg Huckerby runs off the knock.
16.41
Henry Maclean threads the ball through to Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.45
Ben Middleton knocks the ball forward to Dave Mendez. Dave Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Carl Williamson collects the pass. Carl Williamson finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.21
Dave Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Carl Williamson who takes it down. Carl Williamson shoots from long range but it is miles over!
24.38
Greg Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Boateng. Scott Boateng threads a neat ball through to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.51
Simon Barrett barges into Matt Cutler. The referee brings Simon Barrett to one side and gives him another warning! Matt Cutler runs off the knock.
28.47
Alun Goldberg clumsily knocks into Paolo Marshall. The referee calls over Alun Goldberg and warns him to calm down! Paolo Marshall stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.10
Abel Nascimento makes a probing pass to Dave Mendez. Dave Mendez threads a neat ball through to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
39.04
Alun Goldberg sees space and advances. Alun Goldberg shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
48.45
Scott Boateng flicks a high pass forward to Simon Barrett who brings the ball under control. Simon Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Eadie. With a superhuman jump, Carl Eadie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Darren Copping gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
49.37
Dave Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.58
Dave Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
57.38
Greg Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Mendez. Dave Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
65.58
Greg Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Mendez. Dave Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Carl Williamson who takes it down. Carl Williamson shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
66.09
Greg Black makes a simple pass to Dave Mendez. Dave Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
67.41
Paolo Marshall darts forward. Paolo Marshall runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Paolo Marshall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.53
Matt Cutler plays the ball forward to Ross Armstrong. Ross Armstrong darts forward. Ross Armstrong passes the ball forward to Liam Serrant. Liam Serrant looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.11
Daniel Martins threads a neat ball through to Scott Boateng. Scott Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Williamson. Carl Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
77.10
Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Sebastiao Nunes replacing Greg Black and Sylvain Carrick replacing Dave Mendez .
78.16
Alun Goldberg makes a beautiful solo run. Alun Goldberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Wilcox.
81.24
Sylvain Carrick makes a simple pass to Carl Williamson. Carl Williamson shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.28
Ross Armstrong knocks the ball forward to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.39
Robbie Wilcox picks a pass forward to Ross Armstrong. Ross Armstrong knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Hapgood but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
12
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
22.5%
42.5%
35%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Marshall of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Thierry Lowe (GK)
6
2.Abel Nascimento (DEF)
6
3.Ben Middleton (DEF)
6
4.Greg Black (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Martins (DEF)
6
6.Scott Boateng (MID)yellow card
6
7.Dave Mendez (MID)
7
8.Alun Goldberg (MID)
7
9.Simon Barrett (ATT)
6
10.Carl Eadie (ATT)
6
11.Carl Williamson (ATT)
7
 
12.Sebastiao Nunes (MID)
6
13.Jaime Postiga (MID)
0
14.Sylvain Carrick (MID)
6

1.Darren Copping (GK)
7
2.Robbie Wilcox (DEF)
6
3.Matt Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Greg Huckerby (DEF)
7
5.Wes Goldberg (MID)
6
6.Paolo Marshall (MID)goal scored
9
7.Ross Armstrong (MID)
8
8.Henry Maclean (MID)
6
9.Ruben Fonseca (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Liam Serrant (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Isaiah Hapgood (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Chadwick (DEF)
0
13.Andy Green (DEF)
0
14.Alfred Dixon (MID)
0