Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Notts County. A crowd of 16,156 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cardiff City and Notts County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.


0.00
Notts County get the match underway!
2.03
Ian Milburn threads a neat ball through to Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk makes a probing pass to Claudio Marquitos. Claudio Marquitos whips in a cross ball towards Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Jose Javier Butragueno and the loose ball is cleared up field.
3.33
Jon Ravelli barges into Regillio Van Der Luer. The referee warns Jon Ravelli to calm down! Regillio Van Der Luer runs off the knock.
8.48
Norberto Segura clumsily knocks into Claudio Marquitos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Marquitos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.35
Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Jon Wetherall who takes it down. Jon Wetherall runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jon Wetherall shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
18.14
Federico Espinal breaks forward. With a delightful solo run, Federico Espinal stretches the opposition's defence. Federico Espinal rushes past Regillio Van Der Luer! Federico Espinal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
26.03
Yuriy Yaremchuk advances with the ball. Yuriy Yaremchuk knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bernard Ipoua is offside!
28.05
Jose Javier Butragueno brings the ball forward. Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Arnold holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Arnold makes a great pass forward. Norberto Segura runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.19
Tyler Fucito decides to run forward with the ball. Tyler Fucito shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
33.33
Ottavio Rachini takes a quick throw-in, which Graeme Hackworth takes on the chest. Graeme Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Graffiedi. Some awkward footwork from Vincenzo Graffiedi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
36.01
Federico Espinal flicks the ball to his team mate, Norberto Segura. Norberto Segura sees Rocco R. Circello in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rocco R. Circello whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Andrei Savu.
37.27
Corner kick to Notts County. Graeme Hackworth plays it to the near post. Andrei Savu scoops up the ball.
38.57
Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Graffiedi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Graffiedi flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Rachini collects the pass. Ottavio Rachini knocks in a cross ball towards Norberto Segura. Norberto Segura gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
39.13
Norberto Segura flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Arnold collects the pass. Thomas Arnold finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
40.52
Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Norberto Segura controls it well on his chest. Norberto Segura makes an attacking run forward. Norberto Segura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Arnold but he's offside!
44.11
Ian Milburn makes a simple pass to Omer Bramble. Omer Bramble makes a simple pass to Bernard Ipoua. Bernard Ipoua threads a neat ball through to Tyler Fucito. Tyler Fucito tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Maurice Van Fessem!
45.00
Ottavio Rachini passes the ball forward to Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Andrei Savu manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cardiff City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Cardiff City kick off!
49.52
Norberto Segura kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Rachini. Ottavio Rachini knocks the ball forward to Thomas Arnold but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.12
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.09
Federico Espinal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli shoots from 20 yards. Andrei Savu gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
54.17
Jon Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Butragueno. Jose Javier Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello plays a one-two with Ottavio Rachini and rushes in on goal... Rocco R. Circello cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Rocco R. Circello scores for Notts County!!
59.37
Norberto Segura comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Marquitos. The referee calls over Norberto Segura and warns him to calm down! Claudio Marquitos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.51
Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Jonathan Mckay replacing Ian Milburn and Ricardo Del Sol replacing Claudio Marquitos .Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Mark Ebbinge replacing Ottavio Rachini and Nathan Bryant replacing Jon Ravelli .
63.49
Norberto Segura controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Graffiedi. Vincenzo Graffiedi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
65.00
Darius Oakes receives the ball from a throw-in from Jonathan Mckay. Darius Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Tyler Fucito holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tyler Fucito skips past Jose Javier Butragueno! Tyler Fucito 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!!
71.40
Darius Oakes barges into Graeme Hackworth. The referee warns Darius Oakes to calm down! Graeme Hackworth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.31
Bernard Ipoua chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Wolf. Robert Wolf knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Ipoua. With a superhuman jump, Bernard Ipoua connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Maurice Van Fessem manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.20
Cardiff City have made a substitution with Jason Elenio replacing Tyler Fucito .
78.28
Mark Ebbinge plays the ball forward to Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.05
Yuriy Yaremchuk threads a neat ball through to Bernard Ipoua. Bernard Ipoua shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
81.41
Bernard Ipoua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Bramble. Omer Bramble shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.10
Vincenzo Graffiedi flicks a high pass forward to Nathan Bryant who brings the ball under control. Nathan Bryant puts a great ball through. Norberto Segura runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.39
Ricardo Del Sol plays the ball forward to Bernard Ipoua. Bernard Ipoua makes a simple pass, allowing Ricardo Del Sol to run into the box. Ricardo Del Sol cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
5
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
30.1%
42.2%
27.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andrei Savu of Cardiff City

Match Ratings