Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 18,788 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
3.01
0-0Gregorio Hernandez pushes up the pitch. Gregorio Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.12
0-0Celestine Yekini flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Dichio collects the pass. Anthony Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
8.17
Darius Defoe passes the ball forward to Clarence Victoria. Clarence Victoria threads a neat ball through to Gilles Eadie. With some swift thinking, Gilles Eadie plays the ball forward to Nicky Oliver who has made a great run into the box. Nicky Oliver makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
12.30
Gregorio Hernandez threads the ball through to Wes Joachim. Wes Joachim plays the ball forward to Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Victoria. Clarence Victoria whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
15.35
Celestine Yekini threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Thirlwell. Alfred Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Vladimir Keown. Vladimir Keown beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
18.18
0-0Clarence Victoria kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Baldi. Giovanni Baldi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jamie Bramble gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
21.04
0-0Gabriel Castro clumsily knocks into Gregorio Hernandez. The referee calls over Gabriel Castro and shows him a yellow card! Gregorio Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.22
Gregorio Hernandez passes the ball forward to Giovanni Baldi. Giovanni Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Eadie controls it well on his chest. Gilles Eadie shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.52
Darius Defoe flicks a high ball forward to Clarence Victoria who takes it down. Clarence Victoria threads a neat ball through to Trevor Hall. Trevor Hall edges inside the box! Trevor Hall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
27.11
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.23
Without breaking stride, Gregorio Hernandez plays the ball forward to Clarence Victoria. Clarence Victoria flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni Baldi who brings the ball under control. Giovanni Baldi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Harrison.
38.57
With some swift thinking, Clarence Victoria plays the ball forward to Giovanni Baldi. Giovanni Baldi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Harrison.
40.22
Wes Joachim kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Bramble who gathers it comfortably.
42.37
0-0Giovanni Baldi passes the ball forward to Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Baldi. Harry McManaman clumsily knocks into Giovanni Baldi. Penalty not given!!
44.39
Gregorio Hernandez flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Alonso who takes it down. Carlos Alonso threads a neat ball through to Trevor Hall. Trevor Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
48.26
Clarence Victoria flicks a high pass forward. Wes Joachim collects the pass. Wes Joachim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni Baldi. Giovanni Baldi plays a sublime one-two with Nicky Oliver and races in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Giovanni Baldi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
49.36
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.42
Trevor Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Baldi. Giovanni Baldi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.21
Alfred Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Dichio collects the pass. Anthony Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.32
0-0Nottingham Forest have made 3 substitutions with Santos B.J. Rivelino replacing Gregorio Hernandez, Felipe Sanchez replacing Trevor Hall and Max Bouma replacing Giovanni Baldi .
61.40
Without breaking stride, Spencer Newton plays the ball forward to Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Mustapha Courtois.
65.44
Wes Joachim sees Max Bouma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Bouma shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
67.55
Gabriel Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
75.55
Wes Joachim takes a quick throw-in, which Syd Barmby takes on the chest. Syd Barmby breaks forward. Syd Barmby makes a beautiful solo run. Syd Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Oliver. Nicky Oliver connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
83.44
1-0Wes Joachim threads a neat ball through to Carlos Alonso. Carlos Alonso passes the ball forward to Max Bouma. Max Bouma knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Oliver. Nicky Oliver connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.23
Wes Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Max Bouma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Bouma whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Oliver. Nicky Oliver powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jamie Bramble.
88.10
1-0Syd Barmby takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Harry McManaman reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.21
Carlos Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Eadie. Gilles Eadie cuts inside the box! Gilles Eadie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Jamie Bramble. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Gabriel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Barmby.
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
| Nicky Oliver 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Oliver of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Courtois (GK)
6
2. Darius Defoe (DEF)
7
3. Gregorio Hernandez (DEF)
8
4. Syd Barmby (DEF)
7
5. Carlos Alonso (MID)
6
6. Clarence Victoria (MID)
7
7. Wes Joachim (MID)
7
8. Trevor Hall (MID)
7
9. Giovanni Baldi (ATT)
7
10. Gilles Eadie (ATT)
9
11. Nicky Oliver (ATT)
9
12. Santos B.J. Rivelino (DEF)
6
13. Felipe Sanchez (MID)
6
14. Max Bouma (ATT)
7
1. Jamie Bramble (GK)
8
2. Alex Appiah (DEF)
6
3. Celestine Yekini (DEF)
6
4. Harry McManaman (DEF)
6
5. Norman Harrison (DEF)
6
6. Alfred Thirlwell (MID)
6
7. Gabriel Castro (MID)
6
8. Spencer Newton (ATT)
6
9. Victor Gimenez (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Dichio (DEF)
6
11. Vladimir Keown (GK)
6
12. Eric Dehm (DEF)
0
13. Julian Izzet (MID)
0
14. Ignacio Suarez (GK)
0