Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.


0.00
Millwall kick off and get the first half underway!
3.44
Arnar Freyr Jakobsson threads a neat ball through to Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.26
Pascal Herzog sees Titus Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Cooper threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Crooks who gathers it comfortably.
9.36
Arnar Freyr Jakobsson flicks a high pass forward to Abel Viana who brings the ball under control. Abel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.43
Jimmy Dekker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jimmy Dekker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Crooks who gathers it comfortably.
18.58
Rafael Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Riza. Ivan Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Howey. Michael Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Vicente who gathers it comfortably.
24.40
Jimmy Dekker chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Abel Viana. Abel Viana outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Aaron Crooks!
26.41
Pascal Herzog flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Dekker who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Dekker threads a neat ball through to Abel Viana. Abel Viana cuts inside the box! Abel Viana shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Aaron Crooks!
28.12
With some swift thinking, Tommy Peckham plays the ball forward to Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.44
Pascal Herzog chips the ball to his team mate, Arnar Freyr Jakobsson. Arnar Freyr Jakobsson makes a probing pass to Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens shoots from 25 yards. Aaron Crooks gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
32.35
Showing composure, Arnar Freyr Jakobsson plays the ball forward to Jimmy Dekker. Jimmy Dekker tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
39.08
Jimmy Dekker makes a probing pass to Abel Viana. Abel Viana shoots from long range but Aaron Crooks reads it well. Great save!
42.04
Jimmy Dekker knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnar Freyr Jakobsson. Arnar Freyr Jakobsson knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Notts County kick off and get the second half underway!
47.54
Jimmy Dekker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnar Freyr Jakobsson. Arnar Freyr Jakobsson advances inside the box! Arnar Freyr Jakobsson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
53.37
Seth Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnar Freyr Jakobsson. Without breaking stride, Arnar Freyr Jakobsson plays the ball forward to Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Wilfred Versteeg!
57.42
Tim Davies comes in with a late challenge on Abel Viana. The referee calls over Tim Davies and shows him a yellow card! Abel Viana runs off the knock.
60.42
Notts County have made 3 substitutions with Ben Robinson replacing Jose Fortes Sanchez, Ashley Beagrie replacing Arnar Freyr Jakobsson and Lilian Grenet replacing Juan-Carlos Herrero .Millwall have made a substitution with Jose Javier Redondo replacing Tommy Peckham .
69.11
Jimmy Dekker changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jimmy Dekker plays a scrappy one-two with Winston Wiekens and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jimmy Dekker strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Aaron Crooks manages to gather it.
77.55
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Ben Mcleod replacing Stuart Marr and Patrice Blanc replacing Michael Howey .
81.45
Tim Davies catches Jimmy Dekker on the ankles. The referee brings Tim Davies to one side and gives him a warning! Jimmy Dekker stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.01
Rafael Costa breaks forward. Rafael Costa threads a neat ball through to Ivan Riza. Ivan Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.53
Titus Cooper passes the ball forward to Lilian Grenet. Lilian Grenet makes a pass forward but Winston Wiekens is yards offside!
89.24
Lilian Grenet makes a run forward as Ashley Beagrie takes the throw-in. Lilian Grenet skillfully chests the ball down. Lilian Grenet flicks a high pass forward. Abel Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Viana makes a probing pass between the defence to Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Aaron Crooks has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76.7%
23.3%
Play Area
26%
42.5%
31.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Winston Wiekens of Notts County

Match Ratings
1.Aaron Crooks (GK)
8
2.Simon Beckham (DEF)
6
3.Wilfred Versteeg (DEF)
6
4.Martin Palmer (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Costa (DEF)
6
6.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
7.Tim Davies (MID)yellow card
5
8.Tommy Peckham (MID)
6
9.Ivan Riza (MID)
6
10.Michael Howey (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Marr (ATT)
6
 
12.Patrice Blanc (ATT)
6
13.Ben Mcleod (GK)
6
14.Jose Javier Redondo (MID)
6