Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 20,204 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the match!
4.35
0-1Robert Winter knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Beutler. Nico Beutler plays a perfect one-two with Colin Fowler and rushes in on goal... Nico Beutler tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.03
0-1Nottingham Forest are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.24
0-1David Fox makes a simple pass to Nico Beutler. Nico Beutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Rodriquez.
27.07
0-1Martin Rodriquez hacks Nico Beutler from behind! The referee calls over Martin Rodriquez and warns him to calm down! Nico Beutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.43
0-1Silvio Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Hall. Ronnie Hall threads the ball through to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
38.39
Martin Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Colin Fowler. Martin Rodriquez is warned by the referee again! Colin Fowler runs off the knock.
44.18
Thomas Sbaccanti takes it forward alone. Thomas Sbaccanti lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
55.56
David Fox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Beutler. Nico Beutler whips in a cross ball towards Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.33
1-2Francis Middleton hoofs the ball up the pitch. Samuel Mbami controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher shoots from just inside the box. Marc Rommedahl easily smothers it.
61.40
Robert Winter knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Croft. Mike Croft directs the ball goalwards with his head. Isaiah Mendez easily picks it out of the air!
65.27
Martin Rodriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Hall. Ronnie Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Guppy.
67.03
Graham Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami plays a perfect one-two with Matthew Gallagher and rushes in on goal... Samuel Mbami shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Marc Rommedahl had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
71.17
Graham Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.48
Ronnie Hall threads the ball through to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.52
2-2John Davidson sees space and advances. John Davidson threads the ball through to Samuel Mbami but he's offside!
83.06
Graham Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Guppy.
85.54
Ronnie Hall decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Hall passes the ball forward but Matthew Gallagher is offside!
87.00
John Davidson brings the ball forward. John Davidson shoots from long range but it flies wide!
89.20
John Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| Samuel Mbami 44, 67 | Nico Beutler 4 Colin Fowler 56 |