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In a gripping encounter at Edgeley Park, Stockport County emerged triumphant with a 2-1 victory over Notts County. Their resilience and tactical prowess were on full display. The game wrapped up in a whirlwind of suspense, keeping spectators glued to their seats, hearts pounding, right up until the refereeโ€™s final blow.

The pivotal moment unfolded in the 85th minute. Jayden Richardson of Stockport County drew a foul in the penalty area, paving the way for a nerve-wracking penalty kick. Paddy Madden stepped up and calmly slotted the ball into the bottom right corner. This doubled Stockport's lead and put them in control.

Yet, the game took a dramatic turn just moments later. David McGoldrick of Notts County exhibited precision with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box in the 90+3rd minute. The ball found the bottom left corner, narrowing the scoreline to 2-1 and setting the stage for an intense finale.

Throughout the match, Stockport County showcased defensive resilience and tactical discipline. This frustrated Notts County's attacking aspirations. Kyle Cameron of Notts County received a yellow card in the 85th minute for a reckless foul. This led to the pivotal penalty that ultimately decided the outcome.

The first half saw Stockport County take the lead in the 7th minute. Kyle Wootton clinically found the net with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box. The goal resulted from a well-executed set-piece, with Kyle Knoyle providing a crucial assist following a corner.

The opening half also witnessed some close calls. David McGoldrick and Jodi Jones of Notts County attempted shots from outside the box but failed to hit the target. Stockport County's disciplined defensive line, marshalled by Neill Byrne, successfully thwarted these attempts. This maintained their slender lead.

As the match progressed, both teams strategically introduced fresh legs through substitutions. Notably, Stockport County brought on Joel Cotterill in the 90th minute. This reinforced their defensive resolve and secured a vital three points.

In the aftermath of the match, Stockport County's manager expressed contentment with the result. Buoyed by the team's gritty performance, the victory propels Stockport County up the league standings. This underscores their determination to compete at the highest level.

While the Notts County faithful may be disappointed by the outcome, the players' commitment and the late-game suspense surely left an indelible mark on their footballing hearts.

Share your full-time thoughts in the Pride of Nottingham discussion, comment on your take alongside other Notts County faithful as the club falls short of Stockport County.

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far better performance and something to be happy with, stockport are a good team and we played a decent game. its a shame we could not get anything from the game. i felt a bit frustrated by the way we gave the second goal, not so much cameron but tobi losing the ball rather clumsy.

Joshua

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If we take todayโ€™s performance as an indicator, I believe we can keep getting better. Stockport County is a strong team in this league. Iโ€™m not fond of discussing budgets as itโ€™s not a fair comparison. Performance is what truly matters. Being the home team would have given them an advantage, so Iโ€™m happy to see signs of improvement.

NottsTastic

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Can't ignore Stockport's steadfast defence. Frustrating, yes, but commendable. They accomplished quite the feat, strategically bringing on Cotterill late into the game.

upthepies

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Well, the game was undoubtedly interfused with suspense and spectacle! The defining moment was obviously the penalty decision; itโ€™s never easy swallowing a loss that comes from something like that. But credit where creditโ€™s due, Madden certainly didn't wobble under pressure. A top game by Stockport for sure despite our own efforts.

thommo

Members

David McGoldrick and Jodi Jones were unfortunate with attempts outside the box. Any thoughts on if we need to shake up our attacking strategy?

KingofCounty

Members

Despite the disappointing results, have to commend McGoldrick's late goal. Extraordinary precision! Hope the team keeps pushing in spite of these setbacks.

Despite the room for improvement in defence, Nottsโ€™ performance left me with a positive impression. They held their own for the majority of the game. Itโ€™s important to concentrate on the bright spots from the match. We controlled the ball well, and Stockport was successful in intercepting our attacks, which kept the excitement high. I trust the players are satisfied with their efforts. Iโ€™m hopeful that the club will delegate the responsibility of the playersโ€™ press conference this time. We can gather our strength and come back stronger on Boxing Day.

NottsCountyKev

Members

Seeing Stockport go ahead, and then double their lead is hard. But, the teamโ€™s grit in tough times is praiseworthy. The glimmer of hope sparked by McGoldrickโ€™s late goal shows the clubโ€™s will to fight. I stay hopeful for the rest of the season for our Magpies. After all, the uncertainty is what makes football so thrilling!

BromPie

Members

Notts' determination was striking! Just a bit more conversion rate in front of goal, and the game could've turned out differently. Onwards and Upwards, lads!

Countyman

Members

Instant admiration for Stockport's resilience and strategic approach to this game. Their discipline and patience in defence, particularly notable with Neill Byrne's marshalling, laid the foundation for their win. Also, transitioning Joel Cotterill into the game in the dying minutes proved instrumental in cementing their lead. Despite being a Notts supporter through and through, I have to acknowledge the tactical prowess that was displayed by Stockport yesterday.

Robbie

+Supporters

On the whole it was a much better performance by the lads tonight.

We needed to be near our best and I believe we were. Unfortunately we once again became undone with silly errors.

I am encouraged to see that we are still scoring goals in virtually every game we play.ย 

Cut out the silly errors defensively and we can still finish in and around the playoffs.

January transfer window will probably decide our season.

This was Notts County back to their best it was a great performance against a very good Stockport side. We deserved to come away with at least a draw. We need to keep up that level of performance for every game and weโ€™ll win more than we lose.

magpiemad

NewPie

Best overall performance for weeks. We deserved a point. Nice to see the tactical move between Mcgoldrick and Langstaff, but we still need a Wootton type forward for those 2 to really flourish. What about Barnet's leading goalscorer?? Hopefully back to winning ways in the next 2 home games. COYP'Sย 

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