Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play Stenhousemuir in this friendly game. A crowd of 4,732 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
2.53
Eduardo Rosario sees space and advances. Eduardo Rosario threads the ball through to Alexander Nowotny but he's offside!
4.26
Eduardo Rosario brings the ball forward. Eduardo Rosario knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Cavalcante. Martim Cavalcante flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Tim Lauderdale has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.25
Morris Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Martim Cavalcante. Martim Cavalcante makes a probing pass to Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti takes a shot at goal. Tim Lauderdale is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.07
Ian Stone passes the ball forward to Eduardo Rosario. Eduardo Rosario makes a simple pass to Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Nowotny. Alexander Nowotny heads the ball goalwards but somehow Tim Lauderdale manages to keep it out.
18.54
Matt Campbell takes it forward alone. Matt Campbell plays a perfect one-two with Paul Collins and rushes in on goal... Matt Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.04
Alexander Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Rosario. Eduardo Rosario controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.19
Ian Stone makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Stone flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Tim Lauderdale easily smothers it!
28.18
Eduardo Rosario knocks the ball to his team mate, Martim Cavalcante. Martim Cavalcante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Niven.
30.14
Alexander Döring powers a long ball forward. Alexander Nowotny whips in a cross ball towards Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tim Lauderdale is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Gavin Niven comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Nowotny. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Nowotny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.08
Scott Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Nowotny. Scott Hopkin is warned by the referee! Alexander Nowotny runs off the knock.
51.30
Eduardo Rosario makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Nowotny. Alexander Nowotny plays a perfect one-two with Martim Cavalcante and rushes in on goal... Alexander Nowotny shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Tim Lauderdale is on top of it.
60.36
Kevin Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Rosario. Eduardo Rosario surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Rosario lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Tim Lauderdale.
61.00
Eduardo Rosario knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Nowotny. Alexander Nowotny kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
65.12
Ian Stone chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Walker. Morris Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Nowotny. Alexander Nowotny directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.56
Morris Walker makes a simple pass to Alexander Nowotny. Alexander Nowotny whips in a cross ball towards Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.30
Daniel Pina brings the ball forward. Daniel Pina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hopkin.
77.10
Matt Campbell decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.20
Eduardo Rosario barges into Richard Dalglish. Eduardo Rosario is warned by the referee! Richard Dalglish runs off the knock.
84.22
Kevin Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Pina. Daniel Pina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Nowotny. Alexander Nowotny makes a probing pass to Marco Cesaretti but he's offside!
87.28
Stephen Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Morrison shoots from long range but somehow Oscar Pastor manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Marco Cesaretti of Nottingham Forest

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 68.4210526315789 vs 31.5789473684211
Play Area
Home team third: 23.68%, Midfield: 48.68%, Away team third: 27.63%