Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     Notts CountyNotts County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ralph ShieldsR. Shields47
G
1
G
54Carlton BlakeC. Blake
Alexander SchnellingerA. Schnellinger64
D
2
D
56Abel NascimentoA. Nascimento
Chris DichioC. Dichio56
D
3
D
55Ben MiddletonB. Middleton
Danny BrownD. Brown51
D
4
D
45Greg BlackG. Black
Lomano KirklandL. Kirkland43
D
5captain
D
44Daniel MartinsD. Martins
Jason MikeJ. Mike63
M
6
M
58Scott BoatengS. Boateng
Wayne RichardsW. Richards49
M
captain7
M
58Dave MendezD. Mendez
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray55
A
8
M
57Alun GoldbergA. Goldberg
Morris ShearerM. Shearer54
A
9
A
53Carl EadieC. Eadie
Dean MilliganD. Milligan52
A
10
A
53Simon BarrettS. Barrett
Aaron JosephA. Joseph48
A
11
A
45Carl WilliamsonC. Williamson
 
Chris BowerC. Bower47
A
12
M
53Sebastiao NunesS. Nunes
Sylvain LeeS. Lee47
M
13
G
52Thierry LoweT. Lowe
Jermaine KanuJ. Kanu46
M
14
M
50Jaime PostigaJ. Postiga

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Notts County. A crowd of 4,570 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.


0.00
Cheltenham Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.30
Scott Boateng flicks a high pass forward to Carl Eadie who brings the ball under control. Carl Eadie shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Ralph Shields had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
10.14
Chris Dichio makes a probing pass to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Joseph. Greg Black hacks Aaron Joseph from behind! Aaron Joseph appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
15.17
Chris Dichio comes in with a late challenge on Carl Williamson. Chris Dichio is given a warning by the referee! Carl Williamson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.57
Alun Goldberg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alun Goldberg shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.45
Jason Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray hits a low pass to Dean Milligan. Some good footwork from Dean Milligan provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Carlton Blake as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.26
It's a corner kick. Wayne Richards kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Abel Nascimento reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
28.45
Dave Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Carl Williamson controls it well on his chest. Carl Williamson shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
33.04
Chris Dichio makes a simple pass to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.03
Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Mowbray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Mowbray shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.18
Ben Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Dave Mendez who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Dave Mendez stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Mendez shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Notts County kick off!
47.12
Wayne Richards makes a probing pass to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer knocks the ball forward, putting Aaron Joseph through on goal. Aaron Joseph cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.24
Alun Goldberg brings the ball forward. Alun Goldberg shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
59.47
Danny Brown knocks the ball forward to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards flicks a high ball forward to Morris Shearer who takes it down. Morris Shearer puts a great ball through. Aaron Joseph runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.34
With great vision, Danny Brown plays the ball forward to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wayne Richards threads the ball through to Dean Milligan but he's offside!
61.09
Dave Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Kirkland.
63.37
Scott Boateng takes it forward alone. Scott Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Eadie but the linesman indicates offside!
67.20
Without breaking stride, Abel Nascimento plays the ball forward to Scott Boateng. Scott Boateng passes the ball forward to Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Williamson. Carl Williamson makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Ralph Shields had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
72.45
Jason Mike makes a simple pass to Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan advances inside the box! Dean Milligan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.36
Danny Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards makes a probing pass to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.16
Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Jermaine Kanu replacing Dean Milligan .Notts County have made a substitution with Jaime Postiga replacing Dave Mendez .
79.44
Alun Goldberg surges forward with the ball. Alun Goldberg shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
81.24
Jason Mike brings the ball forward. Jason Mike passes the ball forward but Aaron Joseph is offside!
89.49
Ben Middleton passes the ball forward to Alun Goldberg. Alun Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Carl Williamson. Carl Williamson whips in a cross ball towards Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett makes a deft header but Ralph Shields is on top of it.
90.00
Wayne Richards flicks a high pass forward. Morris Shearer easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Kanu. Jermaine Kanu beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

Notts County
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
29%
42%
29%

Scorers
Eoin Mowbray 33
Aaron Joseph 47
Carl Eadie 3
Carl Williamson 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Eadie of Notts County

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Shields (GK)
6
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3.Chris Dichio (DEF)
6
4.Danny Brown (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Kirkland (DEF)
6
6.Jason Mike (MID)
7
7.Wayne Richards (MID)
8
8.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Morris Shearer (ATT)
8
10.Dean Milligan (ATT)
6
11.Aaron Joseph (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Chris Bower (ATT)
0
13.Sylvain Lee (MID)
0
14.Jermaine Kanu (MID)
6

1.Carlton Blake (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)
7
7.Dave Mendez (MID)
6
8.Alun Goldberg (MID)
7
9.Carl Eadie (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Simon Barrett (ATT)
6
11.Carl Williamson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Sebastiao Nunes (MID)
0
13.Thierry Lowe (GK)
0
14.Jaime Postiga (MID)
6