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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play Bristol City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
4.46
0-0Ian Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson shoots from long range but somehow Isaiah Walsh manages to keep it out.
14.55
Jamie Mills flicks a high ball forward to Ian Cooper who takes it down. Ian Cooper shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
15.18
James Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Kanoute. Richard Kanoute kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sander Claes.
16.00
0-0Richard Kanoute takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jonathan Thompson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
21.52
0-0James Benali makes a simple pass to Richard Kanoute. Richard Kanoute flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Antonio Fernandes shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
27.49
0-0Ian Waters takes a quick throw-in. Spencer Gerrard hits a low pass to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Molowny.
32.16
Julian Herrera sees space and advances. Julian Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
33.43
0-0Julian Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Titus Lee. Julian Herrera is given a warning by the referee! Titus Lee grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.39
Richard Kanoute flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cooper controls it well on his chest. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Higginbotham.
38.38
Antonio Fernandes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.38
0-0Darren Cooper barges into Marvin Hackworth. Darren Cooper is given a warning by the referee! Marvin Hackworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.05
1-0Paul Higginbotham sees Marvin Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Hackworth plays a quick one-two with Richard Kanoute and rushes in on goal... Marvin Hackworth strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Marvin Hackworth scores for Nottingham Forest!!
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
47.57
Ledley Copping sweeps the ball long. Marvin Hackworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.25
Ledley Copping flicks a high pass forward to Jamie Mills who brings the ball under control. Jamie Mills kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Fernandes. Antonio Fernandes whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.16
2-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Sergio Baiocco replacing Darren Cooper, Nigel Makin replacing Noel Higginbotham and Shaun Mustoe replacing Omer Powell .
63.21
Jamie Mills flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Hackworth controls it well on his chest. Marvin Hackworth runs straight at the defence! Marvin Hackworth shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
65.19
Sergio Baiocco passes the ball forward to Ian Waters. Ian Waters makes an attacking run forward. Ian Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bristol City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
72.32
2-0Seeing a gap ahead, Spencer Gerrard picks a pass forward to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes flicks the ball with his head. Jamie Mills clears it off the line with his head!
73.02
2-0With imagination, Sergio Baiocco laces a through ball forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Gerrard but the linesman indicates offside!
78.30
Jason Milburn barges into James Benali. The referee calls over Jason Milburn and warns him to calm down! James Benali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.40
Ledley Copping hacks Shaun Mustoe from behind! The referee warns Ledley Copping to calm down! Shaun Mustoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.36
Paul Higginbotham decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Higginbotham edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Paul Higginbotham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Sander Claes manages to keep it out.
84.09
Ian Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson makes a great pass forward. Terry Forbes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.57
James Benali knocks the ball forward to Richard Kanoute. Richard Kanoute flicks a high pass forward. Paul Higginbotham controls it well on his chest. Paul Higginbotham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sander Claes smothers it!
87.35
Titus Lee flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cooper controls it well on his chest. Ian Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamie Priestley.
90.00
Spencer Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Makin collects the pass. Nigel Makin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his 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 Marvin Hackworth of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Isaiah Walsh (GK)
6
2. Ledley Copping (DEF)
6
3. Albert Molowny (DEF)
6
4. James Benali (DEF)
6
5. Titus Lee (MID)
6
6. Richard Kanoute (MID)
7
7. Paul Higginbotham (MID)
8
8. Jamie Mills (MID)
7
9. Ian Cooper (ATT)
6
10. Marvin Hackworth (ATT)
9
11. Antonio Fernandes (ATT)
8
12. Ivan Neville (GK)
0
13. Anthony Heskey (MID)
0
14. Eduardo Nunez (ATT)
0
1. Sander Claes (GK)
8
2. Ian Waters (DEF)
7
3. Jamie Priestley (DEF)
6
4. Darren Cooper (DEF)
5
5. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
6
6. Spencer Gerrard (MID)
6
7. Noel Higginbotham (MID)
6
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9. Omer Powell (ATT)
6
10. Jason Milburn (ATT)
6
11. Terry Forbes (ATT)
6
12. Sergio Baiocco (DEF)
6
13. Nigel Makin (MID)
6
14. Shaun Mustoe (ATT)
6