Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Burnley. A crowd of 8,517 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Burnley kick off and get the first half underway!
21.36
Joe Kahn makes a simple pass to Emile Shilton. Emile Shilton goes all the way! Emile Shilton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
26.58
Mark Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Clegg. Syd Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Izzet. Luke Izzet takes a shot at goal. Greg Priestley easily smothers it.
30.33
Isaiah Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Isaiah Potts knocks the ball forward to Luke Izzet. Luke Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Clegg but the linesman indicates offside!
33.24
Nicholas Ball passes the ball forward to Joe Kahn. Joe Kahn passes the ball forward to Emile Shilton. Emile Shilton shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.23
Matt Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Izzet. Luke Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Priestley who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Isaiah Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Smithe. Thierry Smithe makes a simple pass to Joe Serrant. Joe Serrant controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
51.36
Richard Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Kitson. Matt Kitson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Clegg. Syd Clegg makes a probing pass to Joe Serrant. Joe Serrant takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Greg Priestley.
53.20
Syd Clegg comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Ball. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.03
Joe Kahn chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Ehiogu. Aaron Ehiogu goes all the way! Aaron Ehiogu tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.56
Matt Kitson sees space and advances. Matt Kitson tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
66.45
Giulliano Lambers chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Shilton. Emile Shilton goes all the way! Emile Shilton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Lee Defoe is on top of it.
67.19
Matt Kitson knocks the ball forward to Joe Serrant. Joe Serrant knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Clegg. Syd Clegg powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.55
Jody Huckerby kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Kitson. Matt Kitson makes a simple pass to Joe Serrant. Joe Serrant lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Izzet. Luke Izzet directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.56
Matt Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Serrant. Joe Serrant goes all the way! Joe Serrant shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Joe Serrant of Burnley

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 30 vs 70
Play Area
Home team third: 26.67%, Midfield: 46.67%, Away team third: 26.67%