Notts County thrashes Grimsby in a vibrant match
Notts County convincingly defeated Grimsby in an exciting match played at Meadow Lane in Nottingham. The home side dominated the match with 58% possession and were much more effective in attack, scoring four goals to Grimsby’s one.
The match started at a frantic pace. A. Jatta opened the scoring for Notts County in the 6th minute, assisted by D. Crowley. Just nine minutes later, D. Crowley extended the home side’s lead with a goal in the 15th minute, assisted by J. Jones.
Before half-time, both teams scored one goal each. J. Jones put the third goal for Notts County in the 45th minute, while H. Rodgers pulled one back for Grimsby at the same time.
In the second half, Notts County maintained control of the game and D. Crowley scored his second personal goal in the 57th minute to seal the victory.
Despite Grimsby’s attempts to close the gap, Notts County’s defense remained solid and did not allow the visiting side to cut the deficit.
Match statistics:
* Possession: Notts County 58% – Grimsby 42%
* Shots: Notts County 15 (6 on target, 7 off target) – Grimsby 14 (3 on target, 7 off target)
* Corners: Notts County 6 – Grimsby 4
* Fouls: Notts County 11 – Grimsby 13
* Yellow Cards: Notts County 2 – Grimsby 1
Notts County continues its good start to the season with this convincing win. Grimsby, on the other hand, will need to improve their performance to aspire to better results.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 13 C. Ainley came in and J. Davies went out., at minute 57 J. Svanthorsson came in and L. Barrington went out., at minute 63 D. Rose came in and D. Wilson went out., at minute 63 D. Hume came in and G. McEachran went out.
Substitutions notts county: at minute 25 J. Hinchy came in and S. Robertson went out., at minute 68 S. Austin came in and N. Tsaroulla went out., at minute 68 M. Palmer came in and C. Grant went out., at minute 68 D. McGoldrick came in and A. Jatta went out., at minute 76 C. Scott came in and C. Edwards went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Notts County
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