Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 4,944 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Lowe.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Lowe.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
3.21
0-0Titus Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Abel Viana controls it well on his chest. Abel Viana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tony Howells manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.04
Pascal Herzog flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker flicks a high pass forward. Winston Wiekens controls it well on his chest. Winston Wiekens lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Tony Howells is on top of it.
6.31
0-0Pascal Herzog sees space and advances. With great vision, Pascal Herzog plays the ball forward to Abel Viana. Abel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.12
1-0Omer Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Vernazza. With a delightful solo run, Seth Vernazza stretches the opposition's defence. Seth Vernazza plays a quick one-two with Arnar Freyr Jakobsson and rushes in on goal... Seth Vernazza tries a spectacular strike. Seth Vernazza scores for Notts County!!
21.25
1-0Danijel Pardeilhan clumsily knocks into Titus Cooper. The referee brings Danijel Pardeilhan to one side and gives him a warning! Titus Cooper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.30
1-0With great vision, Andy Telfer plays the ball forward to Julian Carter. Julian Carter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Carter knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Arthur Ripley is offside!
27.36
1-0Kevin Henderson clumsily knocks into Arnar Freyr Jakobsson. The referee calls over Kevin Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Arnar Freyr Jakobsson runs off the knock.
32.36
Arnar Freyr Jakobsson flicks a high pass forward. Abel Viana controls it well on his chest. Abel Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Tony Howells had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
36.33
2-0With vision, Seth Vernazza picks a pass forward to Arnar Freyr Jakobsson. Arnar Freyr Jakobsson advances inside the box! Arnar Freyr Jakobsson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.35
Arnar Freyr Jakobsson makes a simple pass to Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.19
With some swift thinking, Seth Vernazza plays the ball forward to Abel Viana. Abel Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens whips in a cross ball towards Abel Viana. Abel Viana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Andy Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Henderson who brings the ball under control. Kevin Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Johnson but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Port Vale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Notts County start the second half!
47.16
Omer Vieira threads the ball through to Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens hits a low pass to Abel Viana. Abel Viana shoots from 20 yards. Tony Howells gets down and covers it.
51.36
Kevin Henderson hacks Arnar Freyr Jakobsson from behind! Kevin Henderson is warned by the referee! Arnar Freyr Jakobsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.29
3-0Carl Johnson slams into Seth Vernazza with his studs up. The referee motions to Carl Johnson to come over. It's a red card!! Seth Vernazza stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.52
Darren Wiltord barges into Arnar Freyr Jakobsson. Darren Wiltord is warned by the referee! Arnar Freyr Jakobsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.42
3-0Notts County have made 3 substitutions with Ben Robinson replacing Pascal Herzog, Ashley Beagrie replacing Arnar Freyr Jakobsson and Lilian Grenet replacing Abel Viana .
66.40
Danijel Pardeilhan catches Titus Cooper on the ankles. Danijel Pardeilhan is shown the yellow card! Titus Cooper stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.36
Michael Ward flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Henderson controls it well on his chest. Kevin Henderson cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kevin Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
72.08
Seth Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker plays the ball forward to Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
77.51
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Les Vassell replacing Michael Ward, Nigel Jacobs replacing Kevin Henderson and Shaun Proctor replacing Ledley Grondin .
79.45
Ben Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Winston Wiekens controls it well on his chest. Winston Wiekens lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
83.41
3-0Arthur Ripley clumsily knocks into Jimmy Dekker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jimmy Dekker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.27
Les Vassell clumsily knocks into Omer Vieira. The referee calls over Les Vassell and warns him to calm down! Omer Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ashley Beagrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens lofts in a cross ball towards Lilian Grenet. Lilian Grenet flicks the ball with his head. Tony Howells gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
8
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
71.6%
28.4%
Play Area
26.9%
44.8%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Winston Wiekens of Notts County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Romero P. Vicente (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pascal Herzog (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Seth Vernazza (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 5. | Omer Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Titus Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arnar Freyr Jakobsson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jimmy Dekker (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Abel Viana (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Winston Wiekens (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ben Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ashley Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lilian Grenet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Tony Howells (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ledley Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Ripley (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Kevin Henderson (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Michael Ward (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Johnson (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Shaun Proctor (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Les Vassell (ATT) | 5 | |