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 Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 18,250 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the match underway!
3.21
0-0Niccolo Flintlock clumsily knocks into Johan Deloumeau. Niccolo Flintlock is given a warning by the referee! Johan Deloumeau stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.01
0-0Nuno Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Mariano Longo.
7.28
Nuno Alves takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Garry Dijkstra. Garry Dijkstra chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Kevin Zick strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Mariano Longo!
8.21
Peter Seaman hacks Eddie Tiler from behind! The referee warns Peter Seaman to calm down! Eddie Tiler stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.58
Edward Oakes comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Zick. The referee brings Edward Oakes to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Zick runs off the knock.
15.05
0-0Samuel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Diaz collects the pass. Marcos Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Izquierdo but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.08
1-0Nuno Alves flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Diaz who takes it down. Marcos Diaz cuts inside the box! Marcos Diaz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcos Diaz!
21.58
Peter Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower connects with a diving header. Jo Riise didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.20
1-0Nuno Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
24.04
Johan Deloumeau kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Ribeiro. With imagination, Samuel Ribeiro laces a weighted ball forward to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves plays a quick one-two with Eugenio Izquierdo and rushes in on goal... Nuno Alves muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Mariano Longo had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
39.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Nuno Alves plays the ball forward to Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese plays a one-two with Nuno Alves and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Filippo Chianese provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mariano Longo manages to gather it easily.
44.23
Peter Seaman makes a simple pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jo Riise easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
51.02
2-0Gilles Murrin makes a probing pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Garry Dijkstra barges into Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
54.24
Garry Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Samuel Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Mariano Longo. Excellent save.
55.32
Nuno Alves flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Ribeiro who gracefully takes it down. Samuel Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Kevin Zick but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.26
2-0Nuno Alves comes in with a late challenge on Lomano Hunt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lomano Hunt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.34
Eddie Tiler hits a low pass to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves hits a low pass to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro skips past Paul Hopkin! Some good footwork from Samuel Ribeiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mariano Longo manages to gather it.
67.39
Samuel Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
72.47
2-0Nuno Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Grondin.
77.10
Nuno Alves makes a probing pass to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick puts a great ball through. Nuno Alves runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
78.18
Nuno Alves threads the ball through to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves makes a looping header on goal. Mariano Longo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.08
With some swift thinking, Edward Oakes plays the ball forward to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jo Riise who gathers it comfortably.
81.31
Tommy Bower flicks a high ball forward to Richard Henderson who takes it down. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.37
Eddie Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves takes it forward alone. Nuno Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.14
Marc Grondin hits a low pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Jo Riise.
87.12
2-0Nuno Alves hacks Paul Hopkin from behind! The referee calls over Nuno Alves and warns him to calm down! Paul Hopkin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Johan Deloumeau chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese knocks the ball forward to Nuno Alves but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
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
| Marcos Diaz 18 Nuno Alves 24 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Alves of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jo Riise (GK)
7
2. Darl De Vet (DEF)
6
3. Johan Deloumeau (DEF)
6
4. Eddie Tiler (DEF)
6
5. Garry Dijkstra (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Ribeiro (MID)
7
7. Nuno Alves (MID)
9
8. Filippo Chianese (ATT)
6
9. Marcos Diaz (ATT)
8
10. Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT)
6
11. Kevin Zick (ATT)
6
12. Carl Heskey (MID)
0
13. Stanley Standing (DEF)
0
14. Henry Ferdinand (MID)
0
1. Mariano Longo (GK)
8
2. Marc Grondin (DEF)
6
3. Paul Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
5. Lomano Hunt (DEF)
6
6. Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
7
7. Peter Seaman (MID)
6
8. Gilles Murrin (ATT)
6
9. Tommy Bower (ATT)
6
10. Richard Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Alan Bould (ATT)
6
12. Damien Cole (ATT)
0
13. Alex Liddell (MID)
0
14. Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
0