Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 18,904 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Luis Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Pieter Dijkhuizen. Pieter Dijkhuizen shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Alfredo Calvo manages to gather it.
6.35
0-0David Rego catches Mohammed De Cler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mohammed De Cler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.48
Harvey Shaw decides to run forward with the ball. Harvey Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pieter Dijkhuizen. Pieter Dijkhuizen whips in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory heads the ball goalwards. Alfredo Calvo gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
16.21
0-0Alejandro Bonfanti runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alejandro Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Cabrera.
18.19
0-0Salvador Eriberto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Bonfanti. Alejandro Bonfanti shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.50
Salvador Eriberto hits a low pass to Greg King. Greg King rushes past Martin Cabrera! Greg King rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.33
Salvador Eriberto flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Izquierdo collects the pass. Eugenio Izquierdo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.30
0-0Salvador Eriberto catches Pieter Dijkhuizen on the ankles. Salvador Eriberto is given a warning by the referee! Pieter Dijkhuizen stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.26
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.33
Luis Kiko barges into Salvador Eriberto. The referee brings Luis Kiko to one side and gives him a warning! Salvador Eriberto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.52
0-1Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Luis Kiko who brings the ball under control. Luis Kiko makes a probing pass to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira edges inside the box! Joao Batista Ferreira strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.31
Joao Batista Ferreira surges forward with the ball. Joao Batista Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alfredo Calvo manages to gather it.
34.27
Warren Coppinger passes the ball forward to Pieter Dijkhuizen. Pieter Dijkhuizen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.47
Pietro De Liguori catches Joao Batista Ferreira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Batista Ferreira runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest have changed their lineup with Enzo Peruzzi replacing Alejandro Bonfanti. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sunderland kick off!
51.04
Harvey Shaw makes a probing pass to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Pieter Dijkhuizen. Pieter Dijkhuizen skips past Johan Deloumeau! Pieter Dijkhuizen tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Alfredo Calvo manages to gather it effortlessly.
53.02
Greg King plays the ball forward to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo shoots from 20 yards. Stephane Aelbrecht effortlessly gets down and covers it.
59.42
Christian Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a cross ball towards Pieter Dijkhuizen. Pieter Dijkhuizen makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Alfredo Calvo.
60.55
0-2It's a corner kick. Mohammed De Cler kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Salvador Eriberto reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.55
0-2Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Leon Rodgers replacing Salvador Eriberto .
65.06
0-2Jeroen Venema threads a neat ball through to Enzo Peruzzi. Enzo Peruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Rego. David Rego rushes past Harvey Shaw! David Rego muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Martin Cabrera.
73.10
Jeroen Venema comes in with a late challenge on Pieter Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Venema is shown the yellow card! Pieter Dijkhuizen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.34
Christian Lindemann takes a short throw-in bringing Joao Batista Ferreira into play. Joao Batista Ferreira sees Luis Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Alfredo Calvo. Excellent save.
77.05
Sunderland have made a substitution with Bruno Mendes replacing Pieter Dijkhuizen .
78.11
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.29
Enzo Peruzzi passes the ball forward to Leon Rodgers. Leon Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.35
Darl De Vet breaks forward. Darl De Vet flicks a high pass forward. David Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Shaw.
85.29
0-2Enzo Peruzzi makes a probing pass to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Calderon but he's offside!
89.25
Philippe Benyachou sees space and advances. Philippe Benyachou controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joao Batista Ferreira of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alfredo Calvo (GK)
8
2. Darl De Vet (DEF)
6
3. Jeroen Venema (DEF)
5
4. Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
5
5. Johan Deloumeau (DEF)
6
6. Salvador Eriberto (MID)
6
7. Greg King (MID)
6
8. Alejandro Bonfanti (MID)
6
9. Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT)
6
10. Nuno Calderon (ATT)
6
11. David Rego (ATT)
5
12. Leon Rodgers (DEF)
6
13. David May (MID)
0
14. Enzo Peruzzi (ATT)
6
1. Stephane Aelbrecht (GK)
6
2. Martin Cabrera (DEF)
6
3. Christian Lindemann (DEF)
7
4. Harvey Shaw (DEF)
7
5. Mohammed De Cler (MID)
6
6. Joao Batista Ferreira (MID)
9
7. Warren Coppinger (MID)
7
8. Luis Kiko (MID)
6
9. Pieter Dijkhuizen (ATT)
8
10. Philippe Benyachou (ATT)
6
11. Scott McGrory (ATT)
6
12. Richard Bailey (MID)
0
13. Bernardo Bermudez (ATT)
0
14. Bruno Mendes (DEF)
6