Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Meadow Lane where Notts County play host to Watford. A crowd of 20,445 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Notts County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Notts County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Notts County get the match underway!
4.20
0-0Steffen Nielsen makes a probing pass to Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters flicks the ball to his team mate, Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.39
Domenico Lucas makes a beautiful solo run. Domenico Lucas shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.01
0-0Daniel Cuellar kicks a strong pass forward to Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Igor Tudor.
15.17
0-0Sotiris Devitsakis chips the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari goes all the way! Gonzalo Carbonari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.57
0-0Youri Yanovski makes a beautiful solo run. Youri Yanovski makes a beautiful solo run. Youri Yanovski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Allan Giuly but he's offside!
20.11
Dennis Castillo passes the ball forward to Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis makes a simple pass to Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Wes Collymore!
21.58
0-1Daniel Cuellar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber whips in a cross ball towards Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.52
Steffen Nielsen knocks the ball forward to Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.49
Dennis Castillo makes a probing pass to Steffen Nielsen. Steffen Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.07
Dennis Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.39
Daniel Cuellar takes it forward alone. Daniel Cuellar shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.03
Dennis Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters goes all the way! Philippe Peeters cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Wes Collymore had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
47.43
Rubiel Mata advances with the ball. Rubiel Mata controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Igor Tudor.
55.35
2-1Steffen Nielsen barges into Daniel Cuellar. Steffen Nielsen is warned by the referee! Daniel Cuellar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.16
Angelo De S. Zico deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fouzi El Brazi.
63.40
Daniel Cuellar makes a probing pass to Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber knocks in a cross ball towards Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
65.07
Mihai Nanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.37
Daniel Cuellar advances with the ball. Daniel Cuellar shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Robert Carragher manages to gather it comfortably.
72.45
Yuri Kanchelskis knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari plays a perfect one-two with Leandro Peralta and rushes in on goal... Gonzalo Carbonari tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Wes Collymore had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
84.00
Mihai Nanu sees space and advances. Mihai Nanu tries a spectacular long range effort but Robert Carragher is on top of it.
85.34
Dennis Castillo passes the ball forward to Steffen Nielsen. Steffen Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta plays a perfect one-two with Philippe Peeters and rushes in on goal... Leandro Peralta cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
89.22
Domenico Lucas surges forward with the ball. Domenico Lucas lofts in a cross ball towards Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
32.5%
44.2%
23.4%
Scorers
| Gonzalo Carbonari 33, 72 Philippe Peeters 42 | Allan Giuly 22, 89 |