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 Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 8,319 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Thompson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Thompson.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off the first half!
2.29
0-0Cesar Fernandes hacks Duncan Mcleod from behind! Cesar Fernandes is shown the yellow card! Duncan Mcleod gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.34
0-1Philipp Schrader sees Adrian Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wes Clemence scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
15.36
0-1Shaun Lowe barges into Natale Banchelli. Shaun Lowe is shown the yellow card! Natale Banchelli runs off the knock.
22.53
0-1Cesar Fernandes makes a beautiful solo run. Cesar Fernandes threads the ball through to Natale Banchelli but he's offside!
24.43
0-1Andres Guerrero Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Schrader who takes it down. Philipp Schrader threads a neat ball through to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Kieron Kasper!
26.30
36.25
Danny Moffat makes a simple pass to Ian Myers. Ian Myers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kieron Kasper.
37.20
0-1Adrian Dixon takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Andres Guerrero Lopez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.18
0-1Thomas Mahouvé runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thomas Mahouvé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Andres Guerrero Lopez catches Natale Banchelli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Natale Banchelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Tranmere Rovers kicking off!
49.34
Richard Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcleod. Duncan Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers controls it well on his chest. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kieron Kasper is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.18
Marvin Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Richard Barry. The referee calls over Marvin Sheringham and shows him a yellow card! Richard Barry runs off the knock.
55.10
Richard Barry makes a probing pass to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat threads a neat ball through to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.05
Cesar Fernandes makes a simple pass to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli makes a probing pass to Marvin Sheringham but he's offside!
66.32
0-2Cesar Fernandes sees Natale Banchelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Holloway who gathers it comfortably.
69.32
Cesar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Natale Banchelli who brings the ball under control. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.33
Danny Moffat makes a simple pass to Ian Myers. Ian Myers shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
83.35
Thomas Mahouvé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Luke Holloway. Excellent save.
87.13
Thomas Mahouvé threads a neat ball through to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Shaun Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Steve Royce collects the pass. Steve Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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
| Wes Clemence 4, 49 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Clemence of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kieron Kasper (GK)
7
2. Max Ball (DEF)
5
3. Graham Galli (DEF)
6
4. Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Richard Kanu (DEF)
6
6. Noel Ripley (DEF)
6
7. Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
7
8. Cesar Fernandes (MID)
6
9. Edward Fortune (ATT)
6
10. Natale Banchelli (ATT)
6
11. Marvin Sheringham (ATT)
5
12. John Hulme (GK)
0
13. Paul Philips (MID)
0
14. Neil Patterson (GK)
0
1. Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2. Andres Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
5
3. Richard Barry (DEF)
6
4. Shaun Lowe (DEF)
5
5. Steve Royce (MID)
6
6. Philipp Schrader (MID)
6
7. Danny Moffat (MID)
6
8. Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9. Adrian Dixon (ATT)
7
10. Ian Myers (ATT)
7
11. Wes Clemence (ATT)
9
12. Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
0
13. Jonathan Vassell (ATT)
0
14. Clive Edworthy (GK)
0