Match Discussion: Game 15 - The Rovers (A)

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

This was poetry in motion. What a move, & what a finish.

 

[menzinho]

Sounded a very lively and decent game. We did well first half and then Doncaster came back into second half, felt like that goal was coming given the pressure they seemed to put us under. I think we were crying out for some changes or something to try and turn the tide in that second half. The fact we made no subs tells its own story and not a good one, do fresh legs in Martin and Hinchy weaken us, SM clearly thought so. And Crowley clearly wasn’t fit because you’d have bought him on to help us get control, makes you wonder why he even travelled.

Feels like if we could’ve made a triple change like Doncaster did, we might just have got the three points today. Still, unbeaten and I thought a point was a good outcome beforehand, we’ll just have to beat them when they visit Meadow Lane!

[liampie]

i thought notts did very well in the first half, defensively we had to do what was needed nearer the end but doncaster did not look like they could get past alex bass. i dont think they did in the second half, but they played well at times. i feel we were somewhat unlucky, but a point is a good result. i do feel we should have won the game. if you look at their chances, they did have a fair amount but we allowed them back into the game.

[Dripsey3]

A point at Doncaster is a decent result. It could have been three but a draw was a fair result. 

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

 

[Benji]

What a game and a fair result in the end. Jatta’s early goal demonstrated how well-prepared the team is in their drills and strategies. It’s amazing to see such a plan executed perfectly. The team's energy in the first 20 minutes was outstanding, setting the tone for the match. Well done to them for holding firm against Doncaster’s pressure in the second half.

Maynard is spot on about the fans, their support truly lifted the team. Securing a draw away from home is always a good result in this league, especially considering our current injury list. The lads showed great resilience and determination throughout the match.

[Blake]

Credit to the players for putting in a strong performance and for all the minutes they played. I believe that changes to our side could have tilted the game more in Doncaster's favour.

I can also see why Stuart Maynard chose not to bring on Dan Crowley. We need to balance our thoughts and consider the impact of the injuries. 

I think we deserved all three points, but it’s also fair that we held on for the draw, especially since Doncaster pushed hard for a second goal after scoring. Before they did, I thought we were just minutes away from getting a second ourselves, which would have won us the match. However, they broke well after winning the ball.

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

Portuguese commentary 

[ScottyP]

Doncaster had a poor first half, although they improved a bit towards the end. Their main strategy seemed to be to either kick the ball into our area or to slowly move it forward towards our goal.

Defensively, Matty Platt really made an impact. I felt that they changed once their substitutes came on, but overall, I didn’t think they were particularly impressive as a team.

I’m disappointed that we didn’t build on our strong start, but I’m proud of the effort every player put in. As a team, however, we could have done better.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

I agree @ScottyP Platt has really made an impact since the beginning of the season along with his defensive colleagues including goalkeeper Bass.

I think the Notts defence has made a big difference this season.

[DangerousSausage]

What an amazing team goal! And of course you can't complain at taking a point away at one of the best teams in the league. The fact that none of our substitutes was presumably fit enough to play tells you just how thin we are though, I hope this improves in the weeks to come.