Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading get the match underway!
4.27
0-0Mario Vecchiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.46
0-0Nick Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Kieron Kasper.
18.31
Mario Vecchiola sees space and advances. Mario Vecchiola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Ball.
21.36
Noel Ripley flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Cesar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Edward Fortune collects the pass. Edward Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.56
0-0Noel Ripley hacks Franceco Sgrò from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franceco Sgrò runs off the knock.
26.42
Mario Vecchiola takes it forward alone. Mario Vecchiola plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Corsi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mario Vecchiola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Kieron Kasper is on top of it.
39.46
0-0Copain De Gier sees Franceco Sgrò in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franceco Sgrò puts a great ball through. Peter Woodgate runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.21
0-0Noel Ripley breaks forward. Noel Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
44.02
Cesar Fernandes makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Richard Kanu darts forward. Richard Kanu takes it forward alone. Richard Kanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Reading have changed their lineup with Kieron Windass replacing Franceco Sgrò.
45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
51.46
Cesar Fernandes passes the ball forward to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.34
Craig Summerbee makes a probing pass to Nick Luzhny. Nick Luzhny sees Kieron Windass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.05
0-0Copain De Gier catches Cesar Fernandes on the ankles. The referee brings Copain De Gier to one side and gives him a warning! Cesar Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.07
Cesar Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
60.16
Cesar Fernandes hits a low pass to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Peter Mendonca!
63.51
Mario Vecchiola passes the ball forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass threads a neat ball through to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Kieron Kasper is on top of it.
69.46
Mario Vecchiola makes a simple pass to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Kieron Kasper. Excellent save.
72.10
Nick Luzhny catches Thomas Mahouvé on the ankles. Nick Luzhny is warned by the referee! Thomas Mahouvé runs off the knock.
73.28
Thomas Mahouvé hits a low pass to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.50
Nick Luzhny takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Mario Vecchiola. With some swift thinking, Mario Vecchiola plays the ball forward to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass runs straight at the defence! Kieron Windass looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Kieron Kasper!
79.44
Copain De Gier threads a neat ball through to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Kieron Kasper manages to keep it out.
81.58
Nick Luzhny hacks Cesar Fernandes from behind! Nick Luzhny is shown the yellow card! Cesar Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.15
0-1Nick Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Windass controls it well on his chest. Kieron Windass plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Woodgate and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kieron Windass tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.19
With imagination, Richard Kanu plays the ball forward to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham whips in a cross ball towards Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
89.19
Thomas Mahouvé passes the ball forward to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
0-1Cesar Fernandes hacks Mario Vecchiola from behind! The referee calls over Cesar Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Mario Vecchiola grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kieron Kasper (GK)
8
2. Max Ball (DEF)
6
3. Graham Galli (DEF)
6
4. Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Richard Kanu (DEF)
7
6. Noel Ripley (DEF)
6
7. Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
6
8. Cesar Fernandes (MID)
7
9. Edward Fortune (ATT)
7
10. Natale Banchelli (ATT)
6
11. Marvin Sheringham (ATT)
6
12. John Hulme (GK)
0
13. Paul Philips (MID)
0
14. Neil Patterson (GK)
0
1. Peter Mendonca (GK)
6
2. Craig Summerbee (DEF)
6
3. Mario Bucchi (DEF)
6
4. Omer Lisbie (DEF)
6
5. Titus May (DEF)
6
6. Nick Luzhny (MID)
6
7. Copain De Gier (MID)
6
8. Mario Vecchiola (MID)
8
9. Peter Woodgate (ATT)
7
10. Franceco Sgrò (ATT)
6
11. Mario Corsi (ATT)
6
12. Luca Zola (GK)
0
13. Kieron Windass (ATT)
9
14. Steve Gascoigne (MID)
0