Match Report
| Notts County | Notts County |  |  | Bury | Bury | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Stamp | M. Stamp |  | 40 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Tony Bastin | T. Bastin | ||||||||
| Darren Fenton | D. Fenton | | 46 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Colin Sheringham | C. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Matt Hackworth | M. Hackworth | | 45 | D | | 3 | | | D | 46 | | James Woodcock | J. Woodcock | ||||||||
| Zinedine Ouédec | Z. Ouédec |  | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Scott Taylor | S. Taylor | |||||||||
| Sylvain Newby | S. Newby | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Ross Mendonca | R. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Colin Philips | C. Philips | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Stan Sheringham | S. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Gareth Platt | G. Platt | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 |  | Roberto Hertog | R. Hertog | |||||||||
| Leon Mckay | L. Mckay | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Anthony Jess | A. Jess | |||||||||
| Dean Lua-Lua | D. Lua-Lua | | 38 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Hugo Diez | H. Diez | |||||||||
| Nicholas Hall | N. Hall | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 |  | Martin Cruciani | M. Cruciani | |||||||||
| John Laver | J. Laver | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Dean Mustoe | D. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Jonathan Cooper | J. Cooper | | 40 | A | | 12 | | G | 41 | | Colin Stone | C. Stone | |||||||||
| Mark Lee | M. Lee | | 39 | A | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Michael Griffin | M. Griffin | |||||||||
| Andy Cooper | A. Cooper | | 39 | G | | 14 | | A | 40 | | Craig Potts | C. Potts | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,977 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Huckerby.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Huckerby.
0.00
0-0Notts County start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.51
0-0James Woodcock hits a low pass to Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
10.35
1-0Gareth Platt threads the ball through to Nicholas Hall. Nicholas Hall lofts in a cross ball towards John Laver. John Laver finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.58
Roberto Hertog hits a low pass to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
18.21
1-0Sylvain Newby knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Lua-Lua. Dean Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to John Laver. John Laver knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Hall but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.01
1-0Ross Mendonca pushes up the pitch. Ross Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Dean Mustoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Mustoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zinedine Ouédec.
33.37
Stan Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Cruciani and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dean Mustoe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.42
Zinedine Ouédec knocks the ball forward to Leon Mckay. Leon Mckay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leon Mckay lofts in a cross ball towards John Laver. John Laver directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
44.12
With great vision, Matt Hackworth plays the ball forward to Leon Mckay. Leon Mckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Hall. Nicholas Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Laver but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Bury have changed their lineup with Michael Griffin replacing Roberto Hertog. The Bury players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bury kick off the second half!
47.43
Anthony Jess knocks the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez puts a great ball through. Martin Cruciani runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.05
Zinedine Ouédec makes a beautiful solo run. Zinedine Ouédec sees John Laver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Laver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Woodcock.
54.40
James Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. James Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe passes the ball forward but Hugo Diez is offside!
59.21
Dean Lua-Lua threads the ball through to John Laver. John Laver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ross Mendonca.
66.01
1-0Zinedine Ouédec runs forward with the ball. Zinedine Ouédec advances with the ball. Zinedine Ouédec shoots from 20 yards. Tony Bastin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
69.25
Scott Taylor threads a neat ball through to Stan Sheringham. Stan Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.44
Michael Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Diez collects the pass. Hugo Diez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Matthew Stamp manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.07
1-0Bury appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
81.18
1-0Dean Lua-Lua catches Stan Sheringham on the ankles. Dean Lua-Lua is given a warning by the referee! Stan Sheringham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.34
Stan Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.48
Gareth Platt makes an attacking run forward. Gareth Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Hall. Nicholas Hall heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
29.9%
49.4%
20.7%
Scorers
| John Laver 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Laver of Notts County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthew Stamp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Hackworth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Zinedine Ouédec (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Sylvain Newby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Philips (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gareth Platt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Mckay (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dean Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Hall (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | John Laver (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Jonathan Cooper (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Lee (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Cooper (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tony Bastin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Woodcock (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ross Mendonca (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stan Sheringham (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Roberto Hertog (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anthony Jess (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Martin Cruciani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Mustoe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Stone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Griffin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Potts (ATT) | 0 | |