Match Report


Notts CountyNotts County     Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dale CotteeD. Cottee55
G
captain1
G
55Danny SouthgateD. Southgate
Malte MetzgerM. Metzger50
D
2
D
52Ian DelaneyI. Delaney
David ZilianiD. Ziliani48
D
3captain
D
49Marvin CarltonM. Carlton
Gilles McleodG. Mcleod45
D
4
D
42Steven MillsS. Mills
Gilles FinneyG. Finney59
M
5
D
41Edward HigginbothamE. Higginbotham
Chris PetersC. Peters51
M
6
M
54Del HamiltonD. Hamilton
Colin CampbellC. Campbell46
M
7
M
50Craig PearsonC. Pearson
Joe HallJ. Hall45
M
8
M
49Aaron PearsonA. Pearson
Alan PlowrightA. Plowright57
A
9
M
49Martin BarryM. Barry
Christian MilaneseC. Milanese52
A
10
A
48Teddy CarragherT. Carragher
Jason WatersJ. Waters47
A
11
A
43Liam NichollsL. Nicholls
 
Anthony BenaliA. Benali47
G
12
M
48Peter JoachimP. Joachim
Edgar NascimentoE. Nascimento44
D
13
G
42Des MiddletonD. Middleton
Alexandre SousaA. Sousa43
D
14
D
39Gary DixonG. Dixon

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 2,821 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Notts County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Maddison.


0.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.53
David Ziliani flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Higginbotham.
3.44
Colin Campbell clumsily knocks into Aaron Pearson. The referee calls over Colin Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Pearson stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.57
Chris Peters knocks 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 it rises well off target!
10.20
Gilles Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Joe Hall. Joe Hall sees Jason Waters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Ian Delaney comes in with a late challenge on Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
12.07
Jason Waters hacks Steven Mills from behind! Jason Waters is given a warning by the referee! Steven Mills carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.43
Aaron Pearson threads a neat ball through to Liam Nicholls. Liam Nicholls plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Carragher and stumbles forward towards the goal... Liam Nicholls shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
16.18
Joe Hall passes the ball forward to Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.51
Gilles Finney makes an attacking run forward. Gilles Finney whips in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters directs the ball goalwards with his head but Danny Southgate reads it well. Fabulous save!
24.25
Craig Pearson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.26
Joe Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Southgate who gathers it comfortably.
33.20
Martin Barry flicks a high pass forward. Liam Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Liam Nicholls runs straight at the defence! Liam Nicholls cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.11
Malte Metzger flicks a high pass forward to Colin Campbell who brings the ball under control. Colin Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Waters and advances towards the goal... Alan Plowright comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.35
Gilles Finney decides to run forward with the ball. Gilles Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.12
Colin Campbell clumsily knocks into Del Hamilton. The referee brings Colin Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Del Hamilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Colin Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Notts County start the second half!
48.15
Gilles Finney comes in with a late challenge on Martin Barry. The referee warns Gilles Finney to calm down! Martin Barry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.10
Colin Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Delaney.
51.24
Chris Peters barges into Aaron Pearson. The referee calls over Chris Peters and warns him to calm down! Aaron Pearson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.30
Chris Peters flicks a high pass forward. Christian Milanese holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.55
Malte Metzger flicks a high ball forward to Joe Hall who takes it down. Joe Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Southgate who gathers it comfortably.
63.22
Steven Mills makes a run forward as Edward Higginbotham takes the throw-in. Steven Mills skillfully chests the ball down. Steven Mills arcs the ball upfield. Teddy Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.11
Chris Peters passes the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
66.45
Craig Pearson plays the ball forward to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.30
Malte Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Finney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright hits a low pass to Jason Waters. Jason Waters cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.13
Notts County are in full control of this game.
77.56
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Des Middleton replacing Aaron Pearson .
84.48
Gilles Mcleod hits a low pass to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Christian Milanese collects the pass. Christian Milanese lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Danny Southgate didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.09
Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Alan Plowright controls it well on his chest. Alan Plowright plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Waters and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alan Plowright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Colin Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Notts County

Hartlepool United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
23.3%
46.6%
30.1%

Scorers
Jason Waters 67

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

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

1.Danny Southgate (GK)
7
2.Ian Delaney (DEF)
6
3.Marvin Carlton (DEF)
6
4.Steven Mills (DEF)
6
5.Edward Higginbotham (DEF)
6
6.Del Hamilton (MID)
6
7.Craig Pearson (MID)
7
8.Aaron Pearson (MID)
6
9.Martin Barry (MID)
6
10.Teddy Carragher (ATT)
6
11.Liam Nicholls (ATT)
7
 
12.Peter Joachim (MID)
0
13.Des Middleton (GK)
6
14.Gary Dixon (DEF)
0