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Match Report: Notts County Held to a Frustrating 1-1 Draw at Morecambe


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Notts County had to settle for a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Morecambe, with Matty Platt's second-half goal rescuing a point after a lacklustre start.

Despite dominating possession, the Magpies were left to rue missed chances and a string of fouls that disrupted their momentum.

The game began with Morecambe putting Notts under immediate pressure, as the hosts sought to capitalise on their fast start. Notts struggled to find their rhythm in the early stages, allowing Morecambe to press high and keep them on the back foot.

David McGoldrick, however, was heavily involved, working hard to try and create opportunities, but often found himself isolated up front due to a lack of support.

Morecambe's early dominance paid off in the 48th minute when Marcus Dackers’ effort forced a fine save from Alex Bass, but the resulting pressure led to Jordan Slew scoring shortly after.

A defensive lapse allowed Morecambe to take the lead, with Slew capitalising on a loose ball in the box.

Notts County struggled to respond immediately, with a number of their efforts either saved or blocked by Morecambe’s resolute defence.

Nick Tsaroulla and David McGoldrick both had efforts that narrowly missed the target, while Matty Platt's header from a set piece was blocked.

As the game wore on, Notts County began to find their feet, with McGoldrick and Dan Crowley pulling the strings in midfield.

The Magpies had several chances to level the score, including a fierce shot from McGoldrick in the 76th minute that was saved by Morecambe’s Stuart Moore.

The breakthrough finally came in the 79th minute when Platt, who had been a threat from set pieces throughout the game, latched onto a cross from Sam Austin to finish from close range.

The goal lifted Notts, who continued to push for a winner, but they couldn’t convert their possession into a second goal.

The match descended into a scrappy affair as both sides committed fouls. Notts County, in particular, were guilty of 20 fouls compared to Morecambe’s seven, which prevented them from building any sustained momentum.

Kayden Harrack was shown a second yellow card in the 91st minute, leaving Morecambe to play the closing stages with 10 men.

Despite the extra man advantage, Notts were unable to capitalise in the eight minutes of stoppage time.

A couple of offside calls against McGoldrick and Jevani Brown thwarted potential attacks, while Morecambe's Adam Lewis was booked for time-wasting as the hosts held on for a point.

Notts County will feel frustrated not to have taken all three points, especially with 62.4% of possession and eight shots on target to Morecambe's four.

However, their inability to finish key chances and a high foul count contributed to their inability to claim victory.

As the Magpies continue their push in League Two, they'll need to address their slow starts and improve their discipline if they are to turn these draws into wins.

With several key matches coming up, Notts will look to build on this result and take lessons into their next fixtures.

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I think that Morecambe have to have a lot of credit for executing their game plan perfectly on the day.

They got the early goal then just frustrated Notts, broke up the play & tried to protect their lead & then hit on the break. 

Their physically really bothered Notts, but to Notts's credit they kept plugging away & the Notts defence stood firm after the early concession.

In the second half Stuart's substitutions gave Notts extra impetuous & a touch of class from Crowley with a great pass got Austin in behind them & Platt scored a poachers goal.

Notts are made of sterner stuff this season & a defender scoring for them, then in the dying minutes a points saving clearance off the line by Didzy, demonstrates the character of this team to never give up.

Notts weren't at their best, but they still managed to get a positive result against a team that played very well, considering their league position.

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its a little disappointing that it took us so long to get to grips with the game, but morecambe do deserve credit. they made it hard, but we made it harder on ourselves. i think we really need to work on moving the ball forward, where supporting players try to make space. we play far better with the ball on the ground until in a position where a cross can come in.

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An overall frustrating game with some bright moments. We were slow off the blocks, allowing Morecambe to take an early lead which set the tone for the first half. The second half saw some positives with Platt's goal and a few close chances. McGoldrick and Crowley worked hard but lacked the final touch. Morecambe deserves credit for their defensive efforts, but we seriously need to be sharper upfront and avoid these scrappy matches. This draw feels like a missed opportunity for us. Let’s turn these lessons into wins.

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We knew it would be tough. Morecambe did well, and I accept the point. These games will make us stronger. As people keep saying, it would have been a game last season that we might have lost.

Notts just needs to work harder in these difficult games to ensure we are more involved and quicker to figure out how to make chances. It’s a decent draw against a good team. I think some naturally thought because Morecambe are bottom, we should have steamrolled them.

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It was a game of missed opportunities and frustrations. Notts had the lion's share of possession but struggled to break down a resolute Morecambe defence. McGoldrick was starved of support upfront, and our lack of rhythm in the first half cost us. The second half saw some improvement, especially with the introductions off the bench, but it was too little too late. Platt's equaliser was well-deserved, but we could have easily grabbed a winner with better finishing. The foul count was troubling, as it disrupted any momentum we managed to build. All in all, a decent point, but definitely room for improvement.

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It was a good draw. I think we have to accept that and look at the positives. We turned what looked to be a defeat into a draw. So, I am pleased we managed to get that late goal.

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A frustrating draw indeed, especially with how we dominated possession. What's more disappointing is our inability to capitalise on Morecambe being down to 10 men. The team showed character to come back and equalise, but it feels like a missed opportunity. McGoldrick worked tirelessly, but he simply didn't have the support he needed. The foul count was also alarming and disrupted our play considerably. Moving forward, we need to be more clinical in front of goal and cut down on unnecessary fouls. Still, it's a point on the road and we have to build on this going into the next matches.

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There's no denying the first half was poor. Compared to Morecambe’s team effort, we struggled, even though we looked comfortable on the ball. There was no organisation going forward, with players ending up isolated or trying to go it alone. The second half was much better.

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I can’t fault the outcome. Yes, the first half could have been better, but it could have been worse. Their goal was a fluke with how it landed. I don’t have any issue leaving with a point, as Notts improved in the second half, and that’s typical of football at this level. If we want to get promoted, we need to be patient and avoid moaning. We should get back to winning ways. Make a point, but there’s no need to be negative.

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Very good match report. The officials did give some fouls for needless things, but I do agree we have to be a bit more sensible with how we defend. I think part of it was frustration too, but none of our players looked like they were walking. Morecambe are lucky to have ended the game with 10 men and not fewer.

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