Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Stockdale.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Stockdale.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the first half underway!
3.06
0-0Graeme Harrison threads a neat ball through to Kai Götz. Seeing a gap ahead, Kai Götz laces a through ball forward to Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.12
0-0Mark Magoni flicks a high pass forward. Joe Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
8.51
0-0Chris Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Harris Gerritsen who takes it down. Harris Gerritsen tries a spectacular long range effort but Mustapha Courtois is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
9.18
Mark Magoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ferguson collects the pass. Paul Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
15.14
1-0Yurtcan Türkyilmaz flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Velasco collects the pass. Antonio Velasco brings the ball forward. Antonio Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Max Carrick. Max Carrick is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.47
Stan Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Fabio Regonesi who brings the ball under control. Fabio Regonesi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Kienast.
24.52
1-0Harris Gerritsen barges into Yurtcan Türkyilmaz. The referee calls over Harris Gerritsen and shows him a yellow card! Yurtcan Türkyilmaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.19
1-0Antonio Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Carrick. Max Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Fonseca but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.53
Thomas Kienast knocks the ball forward to Carlos Alonso. Carlos Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Carrick. Max Carrick finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.18
Ivan Pirri knocks the ball forward to Max Carrick. Max Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Harrison.
38.46
Harris Gerritsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.58
Chris Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Stan Ljungberg controls it well on his chest. Stan Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Götz. Kai Götz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.42
1-0Sunderland are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
45.00
Chris Mcgovern runs forward with the ball. Chris Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Kai Götz collects the pass. Kai Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
48.13
Harris Gerritsen threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.21
Felipe Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Carrick. Max Carrick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Fortune.
59.35
Antonio Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Max Bouma. Max Bouma whips in a cross ball towards Max Carrick. Max Carrick flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Craig Gemmill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.38
Carlos Alonso plays the ball forward to Max Bouma. Max Bouma knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Fonseca. Frederico Fonseca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.04
Paul Fortune hoofs the ball up the pitch. Paul Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
69.11
Thomas Kienast threads a neat ball through to Max Carrick. Max Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
72.30
Felipe Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Fonseca collects the pass. Frederico Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
73.28
Ivan Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Sanchez. Felipe Sanchez darts forward. Felipe Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Max Carrick. Max Carrick powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.40
3-0Nottingham Forest have made 2 substitutions with Trevor Hall replacing Ivan Pirri and Nicky Oliver replacing Max Carrick .Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Moffat replacing Fabio Regonesi, Scott Drake replacing Paul Ferguson and Michael Adams replacing Kai Götz .
79.55
Yurtcan Türkyilmaz hits a low pass to Felipe Sanchez. Showing great composure, Felipe Sanchez picks a pass forward to Nicky Oliver. Nicky Oliver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Fortune.
81.57
Joe Plowright flicks a high pass forward to Harris Gerritsen who brings the ball under control. Harris Gerritsen whips in a cross ball towards Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
85.43
Santos B.J. Rivelino passes the ball forward to Carlos Alonso. Carlos Alonso makes a simple pass to Frederico Fonseca. Frederico Fonseca plays a sublime one-two with Nicky Oliver and races in on goal... Frederico Fonseca tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
87.26
Trevor Hall knocks the ball forward to Max Bouma. Max Bouma edges inside the box! Max Bouma cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Max Bouma scores for Nottingham Forest!!
90.00
Trevor Hall decides to run forward with the ball. Trevor Hall whips in a cross ball towards Max Bouma. Max Bouma knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Max Carrick 15, 59, 73 Max Bouma 87 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Max Carrick of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Courtois (GK)
6
2. Thomas Kienast (DEF)
6
3. Santos B.J. Rivelino (DEF)
6
4. Yurtcan Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Alonso (MID)
6
6. Ivan Pirri (MID)
6
7. Felipe Sanchez (MID)
7
8. Antonio Velasco (MID)
7
9. Max Carrick (ATT)
9
10. Max Bouma (ATT)
8
11. Frederico Fonseca (ATT)
6
12. Gregorio Hernandez (DEF)
0
13. Trevor Hall (MID)
7
14. Nicky Oliver (ATT)
6
1. Craig Gemmill (GK)
6
2. Mark Magoni (DEF)
6
3. Paul Fortune (DEF)
6
4. Chris Mcgovern (DEF)
7
5. Graeme Harrison (DEF)
6
6. Harris Gerritsen (MID)
6
7. Stan Ljungberg (MID)
6
8. Joe Plowright (MID)
6
9. Fabio Regonesi (ATT)
6
10. Paul Ferguson (ATT)
6
11. Kai Götz (ATT)
6
12. Carlton Moffat (MID)
6
13. Michael Adams (ATT)
6
14. Scott Drake (ATT)
6