Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,451 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Cambridge United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Jobson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Cambridge United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Jobson.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.49
0-0Gilles Duberry catches Tommy Barmby on the ankles. The referee calls over Gilles Duberry and warns him to calm down! Tommy Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.39
Gianluca Lorieri barges into Gilles Duberry. Gianluca Lorieri is given a warning by the referee! Gilles Duberry stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.39
0-0Free kick to Nottingham Forest just outside the area...
4.56
Ronan Domi steps up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
8.21
0-0Gilles Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Marie Piquionne.
9.32
0-0Tommy Barmby runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tommy Barmby shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.40
1-0Gilles Duberry sees space and advances. Gilles Duberry makes a probing pass between the defence to Jason Marsden. Some good footwork from Jason Marsden provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.14
Brian George flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Thomson controls it well on his chest. Teddy Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Graham James who brings the ball under control. Graham James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.07
1-0Gianluca Lorieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Williams. George Williams flicks a high ball forward to Winston Redeker who takes it down. Winston Redeker finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
21.15
Wayne Middleton makes a beautiful solo run. Wayne Middleton plays a one-two with Ronan Domi and advances towards the goal... Wayne Middleton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Niccolo Weaver had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
24.45
Gianluca Lorieri sees Teddy Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Thomson sees Graham James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Mike Sharpe!
26.52
Wayne Middleton hits a low pass to Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
27.06
Gilles Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Robert Thomson who brings the ball under control. Robert Thomson cuts inside the box! Robert Thomson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
28.51
Lomano Mortensen flicks a high pass forward to Ronan Domi who brings the ball under control. Ronan Domi finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
32.24
Wayne Middleton knocks the ball forward to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.29
Jean-Marie Piquionne chips the ball to his team mate, George Williams. George Williams makes a simple pass to Graham James. Graham James plays a one-two with Kemal Murray and advances towards the goal... Graham James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.06
Brian George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Martins. Hugo Martins brings the ball forward. Hugo Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.32
2-1Jorge Campos clumsily knocks into Graham James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham James runs off the knock.
42.32
Free kick to Cambridge United just outside the area...
43.39
Graham James calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
44.55
Stuart Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Lomano Mortensen. Lomano Mortensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Stuart Hutchison hacks Winston Redeker from behind! Stuart Hutchison is warned by the referee! Winston Redeker runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest have changed their lineup with John Mann replacing Wayne Middleton. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
47.30
Sylvain Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson edges inside the box! Robert Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.36
Jean-Marie Piquionne passes the ball forward to Hugo Martins. Hugo Martins hits a low pass to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
54.06
Brian George makes a beautiful solo run. Brian George flicks a high ball forward to Winston Redeker who takes it down. Winston Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
57.00
3-1With a delightful solo run, Lomano Mortensen stretches the opposition's defence. Lomano Mortensen edges inside the box! Brian George catches Lomano Mortensen on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.03
Teddy Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Graham James who brings the ball under control. Graham James lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.19
3-1Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Fredrik Bramble replacing Ronan Domi .Cambridge United have made a substitution with Terry Stamp replacing Kemal Murray .
61.26
Brian George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Williams. Seeing a gap ahead, George Williams laces a through ball forward to Terry Stamp. Terry Stamp shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.12
Jorge Campos knocks the ball forward to John Mann. John Mann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden rushes past Jean-Marie Piquionne! Jason Marsden cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
65.08
Hugo Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Campos.
69.10
Sylvain Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Fredrik Bramble. Fredrik Bramble advances inside the box! Fredrik Bramble side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
72.38
Gianluca Lorieri clumsily knocks into Robert Thomson. Gianluca Lorieri is shown the yellow card! Robert Thomson runs off the knock.
73.03
Teddy Thomson threads a neat ball through to Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Banks.
77.30
3-1Cambridge United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
77.30
George Williams darts forward. George Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.27
Stuart Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Duberry. Gilles Duberry threads a neat ball through to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Barmby.
87.50
Showing composure, John Mann picks a pass forward to Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Thomson!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jason Marsden 10 Wayne Middleton 21 Robert Thomson 47, 88 | Graham James 33 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Thomson of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mike Sharpe (GK)
6
2. Emile Banks (DEF)
6
3. Jorge Campos (DEF)
5
4. Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
6
5. Lomano Mortensen (MID)
7
6. Wayne Middleton (MID)
8
7. Gilles Duberry (MID)
8
8. Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
9. Jason Marsden (ATT)
8
10. Ronan Domi (ATT)
6
11. Robert Thomson (ATT)
9
12. Damien Galli (DEF)
0
13. John Mann (DEF)
7
14. Fredrik Bramble (DEF)
6
1. Niccolo Weaver (GK)
7
2. Gianluca Lorieri (DEF)
5
3. Brian George (DEF)
7
4. Jean-Marie Piquionne (DEF)
6
5. Tommy Barmby (MID)
6
6. Teddy Thomson (MID)
6
7. George Williams (MID)
6
8. Hugo Martins (MID)
6
9. Kemal Murray (ATT)
6
10. Winston Redeker (ATT)
6
11. Graham James (ATT)
8
12. Michel Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
0
13. Terry Stamp (DEF)
6
14. Sol Shilton (ATT)
0