Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Peterborough United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Notts County and Peterborough United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Ehiogu.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Notts County and Peterborough United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Ehiogu.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
8.58
0-0Trevor Bower hacks David Ziliani from behind! The referee calls over Trevor Bower and warns him to calm down! David Ziliani grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.39
0-0David Ziliani threads a neat ball through to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
14.56
0-1Darren Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Bower who takes it down. Trevor Bower shoots from outside the area. Trevor Bower scores for Peterborough United!!
18.15
0-1Marvin Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Greening. Ashley Greening runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ashley Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.36
0-1Ashley Greening barges into Gilles Finney. The referee warns Ashley Greening to calm down! Gilles Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.07
Marvin Cope threads the ball through to Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.27
Ashley Greening threads a neat ball through to Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Wes Craddock controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some awkward footwork from Wes Craddock provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
26.17
0-1Ashley Greening sees Wes Craddock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Craddock advances inside the box! Wes Craddock rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
30.29
Gilles Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Joe Hall collects the pass. Joe Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.19
Showing composure, Ashley Greening plays the ball forward to Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
38.40
Ralph Kahn flicks a high pass forward. Wes Craddock controls it well on his chest. Wes Craddock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Mcleod.
39.33
Chris Peters flicks a high pass forward. Christian Milanese easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Milanese shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Nick Kerr!
42.44
With some swift thinking, David Ziliani plays the ball forward to Chris Peters. 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.
44.45
Steven Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Greening. Ashley Greening chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Notts County kicking off!
48.23
Ashley Greening knocks the ball forward to Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes plays a perfect one-two with Wes Craddock and rushes in on goal... Alistair Forbes shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
51.20
Malte Metzger chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Christian Milanese holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Milanese tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.48
Chris Peters threads the ball through to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Waters and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alan Plowright looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
55.23
Chris Peters threads the ball through to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. With a superhuman jump, Christian Milanese connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.27
Ralph Kahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Dale Cottee. Excellent save.
63.03
Wayne Batty flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Forbes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Forbes tries a spectacular long range effort but Dale Cottee is on top of it.
69.15
Steven Gower barges into Alan Plowright. Steven Gower is shown the yellow card! Alan Plowright gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.22
1-2Peterborough United have made a substitution with Mervin Lampard replacing Alistair Forbes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
78.27
Ralph Kahn sees Wes Craddock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Craddock shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.36
Malte Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Waters. Jason Waters shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.27
Wayne Batty takes it forward alone. Wayne Batty lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Lampard. Mervin Lampard makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
84.02
Gilles Finney knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.08
Chris Peters barges into Trevor Bower. The referee warns Chris Peters to calm down! Trevor Bower stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
34.9%
43.4%
21.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Waters of Notts County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Cottee (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Malte Metzger (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | David Ziliani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gilles Mcleod (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) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Milanese (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Jason Waters (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Anthony Benali (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edgar Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Sousa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nick Kerr (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marvin Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steven Gower (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Wayne Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Kahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ashley Greening (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Darren Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Trevor Bower (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alistair Forbes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Wes Craddock (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mervin Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Anthony Moffat (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommy Scholes (DEF) | 0 | |