Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 2,472 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Nicky Jobson.
The pitch is in poor 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 Nicky Jobson.
0.00
0-0Notts County kick off and get the match underway!
3.52
0-0Craig Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.51
0-0Chris Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Owen.
8.10
0-0Chris Peters runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Peters whips in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. With a superhuman jump, Christian Milanese connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Robert Thomson!
9.49
Gilles Finney flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Robert Thomson.
10.23
0-0Corner kick to Notts County. Chris Peters plays it short to David Ziliani. David Ziliani heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Malte Metzger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.21
With imagination, Marc Owen plays the ball forward to Aaron Pearson. Aaron Pearson chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Dale Cottee effortlessly smothers it!
15.54
Gilles Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Finney. Gilles Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright deftly passes the ball to Christian Milanese, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Christian Milanese provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Robert Thomson.
17.39
Colin Campbell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alan Plowright strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
20.18
Chris Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.06
Graeme Philips makes a simple pass to Del Hamilton. Del Hamilton sees Stan Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.10
David Ziliani chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Hall. Joe Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. With a superhuman jump, Jason Waters connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
34.25
1-0Joe Hall advances with the ball. Joe Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.55
Del Hamilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
44.44
Colin Campbell passes the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Gilles Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Hall. Joe Hall hits a low pass to Jason Waters. Jason Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Robert Thomson had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
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
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
49.38
Del Hamilton passes the ball forward to Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Dale Cottee smothers it!
53.05
Chris Peters knocks the ball forward to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
55.06
Graeme Philips plays the ball forward to Martin Barry. Martin Barry threads the ball through to Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher flicks the ball with his head. Dale Cottee didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.32
2-0Chris Peters takes it forward alone. Chris Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Milanese but the linesman indicates offside!
61.20
2-0Colin Campbell hacks Aaron Pearson from behind! The referee calls over Colin Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Pearson runs off the knock.
72.51
77.34
2-0Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Liam Nicholls replacing Aaron Pearson .
78.41
Colin Campbell makes a simple pass to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.52
Joe Hall advances with the ball. Joe Hall whips in a cross ball towards Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright makes a deft header. Alan Plowright scores for Notts County!!
87.59
Craig Pearson threads the ball through to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Colin Campbell passes the ball forward to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Middleton.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joe Hall of Notts County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Cottee (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Malte Metzger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Ziliani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gilles Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gilles Finney (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris Peters (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin Campbell (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Joe Hall (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Alan Plowright (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Christian Milanese (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jason Waters (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Anthony Benali (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edgar Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Sousa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Thomson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michael Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jacob Middleton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graeme Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc Owen (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. | Stan Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robbie Thompson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Nicholls (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Dixon (DEF) | 0 | |