Match Report


Notts CountyNotts County     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Andrew BlightAndrew Blight Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. VicenteR. Vicente55
G
1captain
G
63Alun WhelanA. Whelan
Jose Fortes SanchezJ. Sanchez60
D
2
D
59Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Pascal HerzogP. Herzog56
D
3
D
58Nigel McgovernN. Mcgovern
Seth VernazzaS. Vernazza45
D
4
D
51Alun GranvilleA. Granville
Omer VieiraO. Vieira53
D
5
M
63Marc LumsdonM. Lumsdon
Jimmy DekkerJ. Dekker69
M
6
M
54Matt UpsonM. Upson
Titus CooperT. Cooper69
M
7
M
50Greg DeaneG. Deane
Arnar Freyr JakobssonA. Jakobsson63
M
8
M
45Peter HibbsP. Hibbs
Enzo PeruzziE. Peruzzi67
A
9
A
55Neil BrookingN. Brooking
Abel VianaA. Viana70
A
10
A
53Steve LawrenceS. Lawrence
Lilian GrenetL. Grenet48
A
captain11
A
50Des ButtD. Butt
 
Scott HulmeS. Hulme48
D
12
G
54Les PallisterL. Pallister
Aaron ArmstrongA. Armstrong46
M
13
D
51Paolo EspinalP. Espinal
Adam BlakeA. Blake47
A
14
D
47Mario GiacominM. Giacomin

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Northampton Town. 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 Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Green.


0.00
Northampton Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.23
Nigel Mcgovern takes it forward alone. Nigel Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Des Butt. Des Butt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Herzog.
6.34
Greg Deane sees Steve Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Lawrence shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.04
Greg Deane makes a simple pass to Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
14.57
Seth Vernazza catches Des Butt on the ankles. The referee calls over Seth Vernazza and warns him to calm down! Des Butt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.57
Peter Hibbs sees a break and surges forward. Peter Hibbs shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.30
Steve Lawrence hacks Seth Vernazza from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Seth Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.56
Enzo Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward to Lilian Grenet who brings the ball under control. Lilian Grenet shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.37
Jimmy Dekker makes a probing pass to Arnar Freyr Jakobsson. Arnar Freyr Jakobsson whips in a cross ball towards Lilian Grenet. Lilian Grenet connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
24.57
Titus Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Lilian Grenet collects the pass. Lilian Grenet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.40
Alun Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Hibbs. Peter Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Neil Brooking collects the pass. Neil Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
33.35
Jimmy Dekker comes in with a high challenge, catching Neil Brooking with his studs. Jimmy Dekker is shown the red card!! Neil Brooking runs off the knock.
36.28
Alun Granville changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alun Granville runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alun Granville provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.19
Nigel Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Greg Deane. Greg Deane flicks a high pass forward. Matt Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Lilian Grenet makes a probing pass to Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Viana but he'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. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Notts County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Notts County kick off the second half!
48.25
Pascal Herzog makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper makes an attacking run forward. Titus Cooper shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
49.14
Greg Deane flicks a high pass forward. Des Butt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.09
Omer Vieira knocks the ball forward to Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Peruzzi. Enzo Peruzzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
60.08
Notts County have made 3 substitutions with Scott Hulme replacing Jose Fortes Sanchez, Aaron Armstrong replacing Lilian Grenet and Adam Blake replacing Abel Viana .
61.16
Pascal Herzog threads the ball through to Aaron Armstrong. Aaron Armstrong makes a probing pass to Enzo Peruzzi. Enzo Peruzzi shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alun Whelan!
67.49
Titus Cooper advances with the ball. Titus Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Blake. Adam Blake outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
69.33
Seth Vernazza makes a probing pass to Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper brings the ball forward. Titus Cooper shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
81.53
Pascal Herzog flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Peruzzi. Enzo Peruzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Blake. Adam Blake makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.07
Titus Cooper hacks Nigel Mcgovern from behind! The referee calls over Titus Cooper and warns him to calm down! Nigel Mcgovern runs off the knock.
84.20
Arnar Freyr Jakobsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Armstrong. Aaron Armstrong finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
89.12
Callum Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Mcgovern who brings the ball under control. Nigel Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence makes a great pass forward. Des Butt runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Notts County

Northampton Town
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
27%
46.1%
27%

Scorers
Alun Granville 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alun Granville of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Romero P. Vicente (GK)
6
2.Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF)
6
3.Pascal Herzog (DEF)
6
4.Seth Vernazza (DEF)
6
5.Omer Vieira (DEF)
6
6.Lilian Grenet (ATT)
6
7.Titus Cooper (MID)
7
8.Arnar Freyr Jakobsson (MID)
6
9.Enzo Peruzzi (ATT)
6
10.Abel Viana (ATT)
6
11.Aaron Armstrong (MID)
6
 
12.Scott Hulme (DEF)
6
13.Jimmy Dekker (MID)red card
3
14.Adam Blake (ATT)
6

1.Alun Whelan (GK)
7
2.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Mcgovern (DEF)
7
4.Alun Granville (DEF)goal scored
8
5.Marc Lumsdon (MID)
6
6.Matt Upson (MID)
6
7.Greg Deane (MID)
6
8.Peter Hibbs (MID)
6
9.Neil Brooking (ATT)
6
10.Steve Lawrence (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Des Butt (ATT)
6
 
12.Les Pallister (GK)
0
13.Paolo Espinal (DEF)
0
14.Mario Giacomin (DEF)
0