Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 4,543 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Torquay United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Harrison.


0.00
Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
2.46
James Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop brings the ball forward. Simon Bishop plays a quick one-two with Brian Howells and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Simon Bishop provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Evans Ferreri had no chance!! Goal for Torquay United!
6.26
Miel Mensah flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Edworthy.
10.41
Simon Bishop passes the ball forward to Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks threads a neat, attacking ball through to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.26
Gilles Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Mayer. Gilles Mayer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.22
Miel Mensah lofts the ball long. Gilles Mayer whips in a cross ball towards Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ronan Domi!
24.15
Ronnie Hunt chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Haynes. Colin Haynes threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mayer. Gilles Mayer shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.24
Colin Haynes hits a low pass to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.10
James Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Colin Haynes controls it well on his chest. Colin Haynes threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mayer. Gilles Mayer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Grantt who gathers it comfortably.
28.09
Syd Edworthy catches Gilles Mayer on the ankles. The referee calls over Syd Edworthy and shows him a yellow card! Gilles Mayer runs off the knock.
30.56
Syd Edworthy plays the ball forward to Simon Bishop. Simon Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.57
Gilles Duberry makes a simple pass to Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.19
James Priestley sees Colin Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Haynes advances with the ball. Colin Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.25
Colin Haynes threads the ball through to Gilles Mayer. Gilles Mayer shoots from distance but somehow Graham Grantt manages to keep it out.
42.16
James Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Middleton makes a probing pass to Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi threads the ball through to Jason Marsden but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Torquay United kicking off!
55.12
Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Reinier Hendriks controls it well on his chest. Reinier Hendriks shoots from outside the area. Evans Ferreri gets down and covers it.
59.02
Adrian Ward threads a neat ball through to Billy Smithe. Billy Smithe surges forward with the ball. Billy Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
61.10
Simon Bishop catches Gilles Duberry on the ankles. Simon Bishop is warned by the referee! Gilles Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.31
James Priestley threads the ball through to Steve Oliver. Steve Oliver threads the ball through to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden makes a probing pass to Gilles Mayer but he's offside!
71.39
Steve Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Mayer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Mayer whips in a cross ball towards Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden heads the ball goalwards. Graham Grantt punches it away to safety.
73.53
Norman Sharpe threads a neat ball through to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Howells. Brian Howells gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
75.05
Gilles Duberry passes the ball forward to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden advances inside the box! Jason Marsden shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
77.59
Syd Edworthy makes a probing pass to Billy Smithe. With vision, Billy Smithe picks a pass forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
83.47
Ronnie Hunt hits a low pass to Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wayne Middleton plays a one-two with Jason Marsden and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wayne Middleton provides some space. He shoots at goal but Graham Grantt reads it well. Well saved!
84.16
James Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward to Billy Smithe who brings the ball under control. Billy Smithe sees Brian Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Howells plays a one-two with Reinier Hendriks and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Brian Howells provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Evans Ferreri manages to keep it out.
89.10
Miel Mensah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton surges forward with the ball. Wayne Middleton knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Mayer. Gilles Mayer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Wayne Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Grantt who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.9545454545455 vs 42.0454545454545
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 38.64%, Away team third: 36.36%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Middleton of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Miel Mensah (DEF)
6
7
4. Ronnie Hunt (DEF)
6
5. Colin Haynes (MID)
8
6
9
8. Steve Oliver (MID)
6
9. Ronan Domi (ATT)
8
10. Gilles Mayer (ATT)
7
11. Jason Marsden (ATT)
9

12. Jorge Campos (DEF)
0
0
14. Des Montague (ATT)
0

7
6
3. Syd Edworthy (DEF)
6
4. Adrian Ward (DEF)
6
5. Norman Sharpe (MID)
6
6. Billy Smithe (MID)
7
7. Simon Bishop (MID)
9
8. Mark Robson (MID)
6
9. Brian Howells (ATT)
7
10. Brendan Tolley (ATT)
6
6

12. Ben Weaver (MID)
0
13. Morris Walker (MID)
0
14. Gilles Kahn (DEF)
0