Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
The pitch is in great condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
2.29
0-0Daniel Ramos sees Paul Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Young flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Ferrante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Ferrante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.09
0-0Showing composure, Paul Young plays the ball forward to Lucas Calderon. Lucas Calderon tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
10.47
Daniel Ramos sees Paul Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Young makes a probing pass to Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone knocks in a cross ball towards David Shearer. David Shearer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Darren Beagrie manages to keep it out.
12.39
0-0Norman Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto lofts in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza directs the ball goalwards with his head but Albert Butragueno is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
14.42
0-0Daniel Ramos flicks a high pass forward. David Shearer controls it well on his chest. David Shearer plays a scrappy one-two with Lucas Calderon and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Shearer takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.54
David Shearer makes an attacking run forward. David Shearer runs straight at the defence! David Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
18.36
0-0Lucas Calderon darts forward. Lucas Calderon kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Ferrante but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.30
Lucas Calderon hits a low pass to Ian Cooper. Without breaking stride, Ian Cooper plays the ball forward to David Shearer who has made a great run into the box. David Shearer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.08
Lucas Calderon knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone knocks the ball forward to Paul Young but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.26
Lucas Calderon makes a simple pass to Paul Young. Paul Young plays a scrappy one-two with Oscar Ferrante and advances towards the goal... Paul Young muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Darren Beagrie gets down and covers it.
32.30
With great vision, Alfredo Barone plays the ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper sees David Shearer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Shearer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
36.28
Norman Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza shoots from 25 yards but Isaiah Walsh is on top of it.
45.00
Lucas Calderon flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Young. Paul Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper cuts inside the box! Ian Cooper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Darren Beagrie manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Eduardo Zavala replacing Rodolfo Cruz.
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
49.31
Daniel Ramos makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Ramos makes a simple pass to Oscar Ferrante. Oscar Ferrante shoots from outside the area. Darren Beagrie easily gets down and covers it.
53.40
Oscar Ferrante sees Paul Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Young makes a great pass forward. David Shearer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.14
Norman Lua-Lua darts forward. Norman Lua-Lua shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
59.46
Wayne Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Claudiu Cuza controls it well on his chest. Claudiu Cuza makes a probing pass to Norman Lua-Lua but he's offside!
61.16
Alfredo Barone passes the ball forward to Oscar Ferrante. Oscar Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards David Shearer. David Shearer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.15
0-0Paul Young hacks Norman Lua-Lua from behind! The referee warns Paul Young to calm down! Norman Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.09
Norman Lua-Lua changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
69.48
Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek threads the ball through to Norman Lua-Lua but he's offside!
71.02
Neves Capucho Eriberto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Norman Lua-Lua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.17
Albert Butragueno pushes mid-way up the pitch. Albert Butragueno darts forward. Albert Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Young. Paul Young connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.40
Norman Lua-Lua runs straight at the opposition's defence. Norman Lua-Lua plays a quick one-two with Neves Capucho Eriberto and rushes in on goal... Norman Lua-Lua shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
83.47
Ismael Bulent passes the ball forward to Lucas Calderon. Lucas Calderon shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.24
Lucas Calderon surges forward with the ball. Lucas Calderon tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Norman Lua-Lua of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Isaiah Walsh (GK)
6
2. Ismael Bulent (DEF)
6
3. Albert Butragueno (DEF)
7
4. Daniel Ramos (DEF)
7
5. Albert Molowny (DEF)
6
6. Paul Young (MID)
7
7. Lucas Calderon (MID)
8
8. Alfredo Barone (MID)
7
9. Ian Cooper (ATT)
7
10. Oscar Ferrante (ATT)
6
11. David Shearer (ATT)
8
12. Sanchez Pontarollo (DEF)
0
13. Stephan Gyan (MID)
0
14. Kevin Gelb (ATT)
0
1. Darren Beagrie (GK)
9
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
4. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
7
7. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
9
8. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
9. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
6
10. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
11. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
12. Eduardo Zavala (GK)
6
13. Leon Rahn (MID)
0
14. Liam Edwards (DEF)
0