Match Report


Notts CountyNotts County     Norwich CityNorwich City
Andrew BlightAndrew Blight Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. VicenteR. Vicente56
G
1
G
67Nigel KitsonN. Kitson
Jose Fortes SanchezJ. Sanchez60
D
2
D
69Christof RadetC. Radet
Nigel BartonN. Barton68
D
3
D
67Alexander WillA. Will
Pascal HerzogP. Herzog56
D
4
D
64Gianni CorradoG. Corrado
Omer VieiraO. Vieira53
D
5captain
M
68Sergio AverdijkS. Averdijk
Ashley BeagrieA. Beagrie59
M
6
M
68Roel Van BastenR. Van Basten
Titus CooperT. Cooper70
M
captain7
M
65Philipp LittbarskiP. Littbarski
Peter MaddisonP. Maddison57
M
8
M
57Stuart GreigS. Greig
Juan-Carlos HerreroJ. Herrero59
A
9
A
68Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz
Abel VianaA. Viana71
A
10
A
64Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza
Eric SikoraE. Sikora70
A
11
A
62Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti
 
Danny SmitheD. Smithe40
D
12
D
63Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi
Darren CookeD. Cooke52
M
13
M
55Wayne GeorgeW. George
Adam BlakeA. Blake48
A
14
M
41Mervin GreeningM. Greening

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 8,579 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Notts County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.


0.00
Notts County kick off the first half!
2.01
Pascal Herzog threads the ball through to Peter Maddison. Peter Maddison threads a neat ball through to Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Viana but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.57
Peter Maddison threads a neat ball through to Ashley Beagrie. Ashley Beagrie shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
15.14
Nigel Barton threads the ball through to Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Beagrie who takes it down. Ashley Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianni Corrado.
20.45
Ashley Beagrie sees Eric Sikora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Sikora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.41
Pascal Herzog punts the ball hopefully upfield. Eric Sikora knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero makes a convincing header but is denied by Nigel Kitson. Excellent save.
26.04
Roel Van Basten changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roel Van Basten whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.51
Nigel Barton passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Omer Vieira. Omer Vieira hits a low pass to Abel Viana. Abel Viana cuts inside the box! Gianni Corrado hacks Abel Viana from behind! Abel Viana appeals for a penalty! Given!!
30.51
The referee points to the spot..
32.23
Juan-Carlos Herrero takes a cautious run up. Juan-Carlos Herrero slots the ball inside the right post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
34.24
Gianni Corrado threads the ball through to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig darts forward. Stuart Greig finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.46
Gianni Corrado threads a neat ball through to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten sees Hugo Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Ortiz shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.56
Titus Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Nigel Kitson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Norwich City kick off!
49.04
Abel Viana flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Herrero controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Beagrie. Ashley Beagrie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
53.38
Omer Vieira sees Nigel Barton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Nigel Barton stretches the opposition's defence. Nigel Barton tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
59.05
Eric Sikora catches Philipp Littbarski on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Littbarski runs off the knock.
60.43
Notts County have made a substitution with Darren Cooke replacing Peter Maddison .
61.51
Roel Van Basten flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Bonfanti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuele Bonfanti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.08
Stuart Greig makes a probing pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Romero P. Vicente. Excellent save.
66.11
Christof Radet breaks forward. Christof Radet chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Romero P. Vicente reads it well. Great save!
67.48
Titus Cooper clumsily knocks into Philipp Littbarski. Titus Cooper is warned by the referee! Philipp Littbarski stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.58
Hugo Ortiz makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Ortiz shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.31
Stuart Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from distance but somehow Romero P. Vicente manages to keep it out.
73.35
Gianni Corrado flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Littbarski who takes it down. Philipp Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Greig controls it well on his chest. Stuart Greig shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
77.47
Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Danny Smithe replacing Nigel Barton and Adam Blake replacing Abel Viana .
81.45
Omer Vieira plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero threads the ball through to Adam Blake. Adam Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.20
Danny Smithe brings the ball forward. Danny Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Beagrie. Ashley Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Christof Radet's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
84.11
Corner kick to Notts County. Ashley Beagrie plays it to the near post. Manuele Bonfanti reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
87.41
Jose Fortes Sanchez pushes up the pitch. Jose Fortes Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Herrero shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Notts County

Norwich City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
30.9%
41.2%
27.9%

Scorers
Juan-Carlos Herrero 32 (p)
Eric Sikora 43

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Herrero of Notts County

Match Ratings
1.Romero P. Vicente (GK)
8
2.Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF)
7
3.Nigel Barton (DEF)
7
4.Pascal Herzog (DEF)
7
5.Omer Vieira (DEF)
7
6.Ashley Beagrie (MID)
7
7.Titus Cooper (MID)
6
8.Peter Maddison (MID)
6
9.Juan-Carlos Herrero (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Abel Viana (ATT)
7
11.Eric Sikora (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Danny Smithe (DEF)
7
13.Darren Cooke (MID)
6
14.Adam Blake (ATT)
6

1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
7
2.Christof Radet (DEF)
8
3.Alexander Will (DEF)
6
4.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
7
5.Sergio Averdijk (MID)
6
6.Roel Van Basten (MID)
8
7.Philipp Littbarski (MID)
6
8.Stuart Greig (MID)
7
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
7
10.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
11.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6
 
12.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
0
13.Wayne George (MID)
0
14.Mervin Greening (MID)
0