Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     Notts CountyNotts County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lee HibbsL. Hibbs44
G
captain1
G
55Dale CotteeD. Cottee
Simon KingS. King53
D
2
D
50Malte MetzgerM. Metzger
Simon VenusS. Venus47
D
3captain
D
45Gilles McleodG. Mcleod
Del SmitheD. Smithe46
D
4
D
44Edgar NascimentoE. Nascimento
Paolo CleggP. Clegg38
D
5
M
58Gilles FinneyG. Finney
Steve CarrickS. Carrick64
M
6
M
51Chris PetersC. Peters
Tim GreeningT. Greening55
M
7
M
46Colin CampbellC. Campbell
Dean RizaD. Riza50
M
8
M
45Joe HallJ. Hall
Wes SimonsenW. Simonsen39
M
9
A
57Alan PlowrightA. Plowright
Robert ChristieR. Christie41
A
10
A
52Christian MilaneseC. Milanese
Chris GriffinC. Griffin39
A
11
A
47Jason WatersJ. Waters
 
Bill ChadwickB. Chadwick39
G
12
G
47Anthony BenaliA. Benali
Jermaine ForbesJ. Forbes39
A
13
D
43Alexandre SousaA. Sousa
Peter SummerbellP. Summerbell38
M
14
D
43Richard LightfootR. Lightfoot

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Notts County. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.


0.00
The first half starts with Huddersfield Town kicking off!
2.08
Chris Peters passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.29
Dean Riza flicks a high pass forward. Chris Griffin controls it well on his chest. Chris Griffin edges inside the box! Chris Griffin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.39
Colin Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.20
Gilles Finney flicks a high ball forward to Christian Milanese who takes it down. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.26
Joe Hall passes the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.38
Wes Simonsen slams into Chris Peters with his studs up. The referee motions to Wes Simonsen to come over. It's a red card!! Chris Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.53
Chris Peters flicks a high pass forward to Christian Milanese who brings the ball neatly under control. Christian Milanese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Del Smithe.
21.54
Gilles Finney takes it forward alone. Gilles Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.15
Gilles Mcleod flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Hall. Joe Hall sees Alan Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Del Smithe.
26.12
Robert Christie comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Nascimento. The referee brings Robert Christie to one side and gives him a warning! Edgar Nascimento runs off the knock.
30.23
Tim Greening knocks the ball forward to Robert Christie. Robert Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.05
Simon King hacks Colin Campbell from behind! The referee calls over Simon King and shows him a yellow card! Colin Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.29
Gilles Mcleod advances with the ball. Gilles Mcleod flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.17
Gilles Finney flicks a high pass forward to Christian Milanese who brings the ball under control. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Notts County get the second half underway!
47.20
Chris Peters passes the ball forward to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Waters!
51.49
Robert Christie barges into Gilles Mcleod. The referee warns Robert Christie again to calm down! Gilles Mcleod carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.39
Edgar Nascimento threads the ball through to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell plays the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright shoots from distance but it flies wide!
59.22
Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Christian Milanese who brings the ball under control. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.59
Huddersfield Town have made a substitution with Peter Summerbell replacing Dean Riza .
65.48
Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Christian Milanese holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Milanese shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
66.58
From the throw-in, Peter Summerbell picks out Tim Greening. Tim Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Christie. Robert Christie rushes past Gilles Mcleod! Some good footwork from Robert Christie provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Dale Cottee manages to gather it easily.
67.37
Peter Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Robert Christie who brings the ball under control. Robert Christie shoots from 25 yards. Dale Cottee comfortably gets down and covers it.
71.56
Colin Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Waters. Jason Waters shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.41
Chris Peters comes in with a late challenge on Tim Greening. The referee calls over Chris Peters and warns him to calm down! Tim Greening hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.38
Robert Christie catches Malte Metzger on the ankles. The referee calls over Robert Christie yet again and warns him to calm down! Malte Metzger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.50
Chris Peters flicks a high pass forward. Christian Milanese controls it well on his chest. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.25
Chris Peters flicks a high pass forward. Alan Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Notts County
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
26.2%
51.2%
22.5%

Scorers
Jason Waters 9, 47
Alan Plowright 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Waters of Notts County

Match Ratings
1.Lee Hibbs (GK)
6
2.Simon King (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Simon Venus (DEF)
6
4.Del Smithe (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Clegg (DEF)
6
6.Steve Carrick (MID)
6
7.Tim Greening (MID)
6
8.Dean Riza (MID)
6
9.Wes Simonsen (MID)red card
3
10.Robert Christie (ATT)
6
11.Chris Griffin (ATT)
6
 
12.Bill Chadwick (GK)
0
13.Jermaine Forbes (ATT)
0
14.Peter Summerbell (MID)
6

1.Dale Cottee (GK)
6
2.Malte Metzger (DEF)
6
3.Gilles Mcleod (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Nascimento (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Finney (MID)
6
6.Chris Peters (MID)
6
7.Colin Campbell (MID)
7
8.Joe Hall (MID)
6
9.Alan Plowright (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Christian Milanese (ATT)
8
11.Jason Waters (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Anthony Benali (GK)
0
13.Alexandre Sousa (DEF)
0
14.Richard Lightfoot (DEF)
0