Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     Notts CountyNotts County
Andy MoyesAndy Moyes Computer Player Computer Player
Jakob SimonsenJ. Simonsen81
G
1
G
72Maurice Van FessemM. Van Fessem
Jakob SeibertJ. Seibert81
D
2
D
77Jose Javier ButraguenoJ. Butragueno
Claudio Di CanioC. Di Canio78
D
3
D
77Jon WetherallJ. Wetherall
Yurtcan AbdullahY. Abdullah82
D
4
D
72Federico EspinalF. Espinal
Eddie StewartE. Stewart90
D
5
M
75Vincenzo GraffiediV. Graffiedi
Adam GalliA. Galli99
M
6
M
73Ottavio RachiniO. Rachini
Alun BaileyA. Bailey91
M
7
M
72Graeme HackworthG. Hackworth
Duncan ElliottD. Elliott88
A
8
M
67Goran PetrovicG. Petrovic
Eoin MowbrayE. Mowbray85
A
9
A
80Thomas ArnoldT. Arnold
Jón Kristinn JakobssonJ. Jakobsson85
A
captain10captain
A
79Rocco R. CircelloR. Circello
Paolo KirklandP. Kirkland85
A
11
A
76Jon RavelliJ. Ravelli
 
Ronnie GascoigneR. Gascoigne85
M
12
A
74Nathan BryantN. Bryant
Richard CarrickR. Carrick83
M
13
A
72Alberto CostaA. Costa
Giannis StefanopoulosG. Stefanopoulos81
A
14
D
71Mark EbbingeM. Ebbinge

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Notts County. A crowd of 16,992 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Fenton.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off the first half!
2.44
Alun Bailey sees Paolo Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Kirkland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.07
Goran Petrovic laces a through ball forward to Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Seibert.
9.06
Jose Javier Butragueno makes a simple pass to Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
10.43
Alun Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Goran Petrovic. The referee warns Alun Bailey to calm down! Goran Petrovic runs off the knock.
12.38
Ottavio Rachini makes a probing pass to Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello plays a scrappy one-two with Thomas Arnold and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rocco R. Circello makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
14.36
Alun Bailey makes a high pass forward. Eoin Mowbray shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Eoin Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.32
Graeme Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.07
Adam Galli takes it forward alone. Adam Galli shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Maurice Van Fessem.
19.53
Alun Bailey takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Jose Javier Butragueno reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
22.57
Vincenzo Graffiedi hacks Eddie Stewart from behind! The referee warns Vincenzo Graffiedi to calm down! Eddie Stewart stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.29
Yurtcan Abdullah makes a probing pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from long range but Maurice Van Fessem is on top of his game. Nice save!
38.47
Yurtcan Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Adam Galli controls it well on his chest. Adam Galli flicks a high pass forward. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson collects the pass. Jón Kristinn Jakobsson lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Maurice Van Fessem is on top of his game. Great keeping!
40.53
Yurtcan Abdullah clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Graffiedi. The referee calls over Yurtcan Abdullah and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Graffiedi runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Notts County start the second half!
47.41
Alun Bailey plays the ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Federico Espinal.
51.55
Federico Espinal flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Circello controls it well on his chest. Rocco R. Circello makes a simple pass to Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold makes a pass forward but Jon Ravelli makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
55.26
Federico Espinal knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini knocks the ball forward to Jon Ravelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.51
Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Ronnie Gascoigne replacing Adam Galli and Giannis Stefanopoulos replacing Eoin Mowbray .Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Mark Ebbinge replacing Graeme Hackworth and Nathan Bryant replacing Jon Ravelli .
63.03
Jon Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Graffiedi. Vincenzo Graffiedi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
65.20
Ottavio Rachini picks a pass forward to Nathan Bryant. Nathan Bryant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Goran Petrovic but the linesman indicates offside!
67.44
Yurtcan Abdullah clumsily knocks into Thomas Arnold. Yurtcan Abdullah is warned by the referee again! Thomas Arnold runs off the knock.
71.24
Ottavio Rachini flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Circello holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rocco R. Circello skips past Alun Bailey! Rocco R. Circello shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
73.57
Vincenzo Graffiedi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Graffiedi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yurtcan Abdullah.
75.19
Alun Bailey passes the ball forward to Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Maurice Van Fessem with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
77.19
Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Richard Carrick replacing Alun Bailey .
81.35
Notts County are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
83.10
Duncan Elliott catches Jon Wetherall on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jon Wetherall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.21
Ronnie Gascoigne receives the ball from a throw-in from Paolo Kirkland. Ronnie Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Maurice Van Fessem. Excellent save.
87.02
Richard Carrick makes a simple pass to Ronnie Gascoigne. Ronnie Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but Maurice Van Fessem is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

Notts County
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
29%
46.4%
24.6%

Scorers
Ronnie Gascoigne 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronnie Gascoigne of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings