Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 9,402 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason James.


0.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the first half underway!
10.38
Carl Fowler takes it forward alone. Carl Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Antonio Camacho manages to keep it out.
12.45
Alejandro Roman flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Hakan Kayis who takes it down. Hakan Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcel Kurth!
16.43
Lomano Mortensen flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Wilke who takes it down. Philipp Wilke whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Guerrero. Jose Fortes Guerrero connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.34
Leon Britton flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
22.08
Daniel Ramos sees Hakan Kayis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hakan Kayis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
27.53
Sol Nicholls pushes up the pitch. Sol Nicholls sees Hakan Kayis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hakan Kayis shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
30.10
Peter Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Britton. Leon Britton flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Guerrero who takes it down. Jose Fortes Guerrero shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Pablo Serrano had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
33.22
Steffen Wendel passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Leon Britton. Leon Britton passes the ball forward to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pablo Serrano!
36.36
Sol Nicholls passes the ball forward to Carl Fowler. Carl Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Kurth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Kurth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.05
Daniel Ramos knocks the ball forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcel Kurth!
44.35
Leon Britton knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Guerrero. Jose Fortes Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Roman.
45.00
Carl Fowler threads a neat ball through to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Mendez.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest have changed their lineup with Sylvain Gascoigne replacing Leon Britton. The Nottingham Forest players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham kick off!
47.11
Jason Marsden barges into Niccolo Serrant. Jason Marsden is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Serrant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.55
Sylvain Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Guerrero. Jose Fortes Guerrero shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
57.27
Wayne Middleton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wayne Middleton sees Jason Marsden just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jason Marsden comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.58
Sylvain Gascoigne advances with the ball. Sylvain Gascoigne rushes past Niccolo Serrant! Sylvain Gascoigne rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.26
Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Darren Le Saux replacing Jose Fortes Guerrero .
65.41
Carl Fowler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carl Fowler edges inside the box! Carl Fowler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.56
Steffen Wendel passes the ball forward to Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne hits a low pass to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Pablo Serrano!
71.53
Steffen Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Middleton controls it well on his chest. Wayne Middleton picks a pass forward to Darren Le Saux. Darren Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden makes a looping header on goal. Pablo Serrano manages to gather it effortlessly.
72.42
Sylvain Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Jason Marsden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Le Saux. Darren Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
75.44
Carl Fowler makes a probing pass to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
77.13
Lomano Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden cuts inside the box! Jason Marsden rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.17
Alejandro Roman clumsily knocks into Jason Marsden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Marsden runs off the knock.
83.40
Alejandro Roman flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Ramos collects the pass. Daniel Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
Massimiliano Fusco runs forward with the ball. Massimiliano Fusco sees Alec Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 37.6470588235294 vs 62.3529411764706
Play Area
Home team third: 32.94%, Midfield: 43.53%, Away team third: 23.53%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Kurth of Wrexham

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
8
2. Sol Nicholls (DEF)
6
5
6
6. Daniel Ramos (MID)
7
7. Carl Fowler (MID)
8
8. Nick Fox (ATT)
6
9. Alec Bremner (ATT)
7
10. Hakan Kayis (ATT)
8
11. Marcel Kurth (ATT)
9

12. George Guppy (DEF)
0
13. Gabi Pancu (MID)
0

2. Peter Mendez (DEF)
6
6
6
5. Alfred Mills (MID)
6
6. Leon Britton (MID)
7
6
9. Philipp Wilke (ATT)
6
11. Jason Marsden (ATT)
7

12. Jon Smith (ATT)
0
14. Darren Le Saux (ATT)
6