Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Nottingham Forest and Chelsea are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Nottingham Forest and Chelsea are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
Chelsea get the match underway!
2.45
Gary Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.09
José Anaya makes a simple pass to Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.43
Malcolm Davies hacks Michael Zois from behind! Malcolm Davies is warned by the referee! Michael Zois stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.22
Steve Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley threads the ball through to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Mohammed Dugbatey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.15
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.06
Yacine Mokrani kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Castillo. Gary Castillo threads the ball through to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.52
Mark Newby kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.49
Yacine Mokrani comes in with a late challenge on Warren Richardson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Richardson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.54
Bruno Caniggia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Anaya. José Anaya sees space and advances. José Anaya chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.54
Gabi Raducioiu makes a simple pass to Gary Castillo. Gary Castillo threads the ball through to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean threads the ball through to Romero P. Redondo but he's offside!
36.41
Steve Patterson makes a probing pass to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley goes all the way! Francis Lockley tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Mohammed Dugbatey manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Eoin Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Zois. Michael Zois threads the ball through to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean whips in a cross ball towards Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Mohammed Dugbatey!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
53.04
Tomasz Swierczewski knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo shoots from outside the area. Mohammed Dugbatey easily smothers it.
59.14
Eoin Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Niklas Rosengren. The referee calls over Eoin Hurst and shows him a yellow card! Niklas Rosengren grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.19
Bruno Caniggia flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Newby. Mark Newby makes a probing pass to Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza directs the ball goalwards with his head. António Rios manages to gather it comfortably.
66.34
Eoin Hurst passes the ball forward to Michael Zois. Michael Zois sees space and advances. Michael Zois plays a perfect one-two with Robert Maclean and rushes in on goal... Michael Zois makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mohammed Dugbatey easily smothers it!
69.09
Steve Patterson makes a simple pass to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo plays a perfect one-two with Francis Lockley and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Redondo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.25
Florian Hermann brings the ball forward. Florian Hermann whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow António Rios manages to keep it out.
75.00
Mark Newby knocks the ball forward to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.43
Michael Zois threads the ball through to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.43
Tom Jurion clumsily knocks into Robert Maclean. Tom Jurion is warned by the referee! Robert Maclean stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.42
Bruno Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Newby. Mark Newby knocks the ball forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson whips in a cross ball towards Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. António Rios manages to gather it comfortably.
84.22
Malcolm Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.53
Tomasz Swierczewski makes a simple pass to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean makes a probing pass to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Gabi Raducioiu flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Patterson. Steve Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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