Match Report


Notts CountyNotts County     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Stuart Longworth Stuart Longworth
Maurice Van FessemM. Van Fessem72
G
1captain
G
80Alex SoudaniA. Soudani
Jose Javier ButraguenoJ. Butragueno77
D
2
D
72Gareth FoxG. Fox
Jon WetherallJ. Wetherall77
D
3
D
85Paul WhiteP. White
Federico EspinalF. Espinal72
D
4
D
80Alistair FinneyA. Finney
Vincenzo GraffiediV. Graffiedi75
M
5
D
85Eduardo AlvarezE. Alvarez
Norberto SeguraN. Segura75
M
6
M
88Roberto MerinoR. Merino
Ottavio RachiniO. Rachini73
M
7
M
80Guilherme QuaresmaG. Quaresma
Graeme HackworthG. Hackworth72
M
8
M
79Peter PowerP. Power
Thomas ArnoldT. Arnold80
A
9
A
84Juan RuizJ. Ruiz
Rocco R. CircelloR. Circello79
A
captain10
A
87Andy HitchcockA. Hitchcock
Jon RavelliJ. Ravelli76
A
11
A
78Frank GrimandiF. Grimandi
 
Nathan BryantN. Bryant74
A
12
D
82Kemal HendrieK. Hendrie
Alberto CostaA. Costa72
A
13
M
78Alexander IosifidisA. Iosifidis
Mark EbbingeM. Ebbinge71
D
14
A
87Lampros HatzisL. Hatzis

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Notts County get the match underway!
2.10
Jon Wetherall hits a low pass to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Arnold holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Arnold knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Finney.
3.42
Peter Power flicks a high ball forward to Juan Ruiz who takes it down. Juan Ruiz makes a probing pass to Guilherme Quaresma but he's offside!
4.58
Jose Javier Butragueno sees Jon Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Jon Wetherall plays the ball forward to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini skips past Paul White! Some silky footwork from Ottavio Rachini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Alex Soudani. Excellent save.
6.50
Paul White kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma threads the ball through to Frank Grimandi. Frank Grimandi shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
10.10
Vincenzo Graffiedi flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Rachini controls it well on his chest. Ottavio Rachini tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Alex Soudani manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.07
Rocco R. Circello flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Rachini who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Ottavio Rachini plays the ball forward to Rocco R. Circello who has made a great run into the box. Alistair Finney catches Rocco R. Circello on the ankles. Rocco R. Circello appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
18.38
Guilherme Quaresma passes the ball forward to Frank Grimandi. Frank Grimandi shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.25
Norberto Segura catches Peter Power on the ankles. Norberto Segura is warned by the referee! Peter Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.15
Peter Power flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Quaresma plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Hitchcock and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guilherme Quaresma comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Maurice Van Fessem. Excellent save.
24.25
Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Rachini controls it well on his chest. Ottavio Rachini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold advances inside the box! Thomas Arnold looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Alex Soudani. Excellent save.
27.12
Alistair Finney sweeps the ball up the wings. Guilherme Quaresma rushes past Jon Wetherall! Guilherme Quaresma shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Maurice Van Fessem smothers it!
32.56
Alistair Finney sees Peter Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Power kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma edges inside the box! Guilherme Quaresma muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
36.58
Roberto Merino passes the ball forward to Frank Grimandi. Frank Grimandi shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
40.31
Vincenzo Graffiedi comes in with a late challenge on Peter Power. Vincenzo Graffiedi is shown the yellow card! Peter Power runs off the knock.
42.05
Gareth Fox comes in with a late challenge on Ottavio Rachini. The referee calls over Gareth Fox and warns him to calm down! Ottavio Rachini stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.52
Guilherme Quaresma makes a beautiful solo run. Guilherme Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Hitchcock but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Manchester United kick off the second half!
48.45
Guilherme Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Juan Ruiz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.05
Jon Ravelli flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Circello controls it well on his chest. Rocco R. Circello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alex Soudani!
54.44
Norberto Segura plays the ball forward to Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
55.05
Ottavio Rachini flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Hackworth who takes it down. Graeme Hackworth edges inside the box! Graeme Hackworth side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Soudani comfortably smothers it!
57.43
Vincenzo Graffiedi flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Hackworth who takes it down. Graeme Hackworth shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Alex Soudani!
60.06
Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Mark Ebbinge replacing Ottavio Rachini and Nathan Bryant replacing Jon Ravelli .Manchester United have made a substitution with Kemal Hendrie replacing Eduardo Alvarez .
61.13
Norberto Segura comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Quaresma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guilherme Quaresma runs off the knock.
66.54
Norberto Segura chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
69.33
Gareth Fox flicks a high pass forward. Peter Power controls it well on his chest. Peter Power flicks a high pass forward to Andy Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Andy Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Maurice Van Fessem.
70.01
Roberto Merino takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Thomas Arnold reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
72.51
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.28
With some swift thinking, Vincenzo Graffiedi plays the ball forward to Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.52
Peter Power flicks a high pass forward. Juan Ruiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Ruiz cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Juan Ruiz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Maurice Van Fessem gets down and covers it.
87.04
Jose Javier Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Graffiedi. Vincenzo Graffiedi makes a probing pass to Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth plays a scrappy one-two with Rocco R. Circello and stumbles forward towards the goal... Graeme Hackworth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alex Soudani with no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Notts County

Manchester United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.4%

Scorers
Graeme Hackworth 87
Guilherme Quaresma 33
Juan Ruiz 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Quaresma of Manchester United

Match Ratings