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 Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,078 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Howey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Howey.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.40
0-0Noel Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Bento. Tomas Bento makes a simple pass to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Trevor Stuart.
12.19
0-0Richard Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Pascual. Arturo Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Scott Bower.
13.25
0-0Richard Kanu takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Arturo Pascual. Some silky footwork from Arturo Pascual provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Brian Lowe.
16.27
0-0Richard Kanu hacks Paolo Simonsen from behind! Richard Kanu is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.27
0-0Free kick to Sheffield United just outside the area...
17.40
Shaun Taylor takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
24.07
0-0Craig Goldberg knocks the ball to his team mate, David van den Berg. David van den Berg shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
27.13
0-0Steve Milburn hacks Brian Lowe from behind! Steve Milburn is shown the yellow card! Brian Lowe runs off the knock.
28.13
Francis Davies advances with the ball. Francis Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Kieron Kasper is on top of it.
33.54
Shaun Taylor threads a neat ball through to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen makes a probing pass between the defence to Albert Bravo. Some silky footwork from Albert Bravo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Shaun Taylor threads a neat ball through to David van den Berg. David van den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen connects with a diving header but Kieron Kasper is on top of it.
53.33
0-0With great vision, Sol Laycock plays the ball forward to David van den Berg. David van den Berg makes a probing pass to Paolo Simonsen but he's offside!
59.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Lowe plays the ball forward to Francis Davies. Francis Davies makes a probing pass to Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Albert Bravo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.52
0-1Shaun Taylor darts forward. Shaun Taylor plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Simonsen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Shaun Taylor comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Shaun Taylor scores for Sheffield United!!
67.05
Francis Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David van den Berg. David van den Berg shoots from long range. It's there!! Kieron Kasper has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.05
Shaun Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.01
Mick Armstrong surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Mick Armstrong stretches the opposition's defence. Mick Armstrong plays a one-two with David van den Berg and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mick Armstrong provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.42
Arturo Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli rushes past Mick Armstrong! Natale Banchelli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Scott Bower manages to gather it.
81.53
Brian Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Taylor. Shaun Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards David van den Berg. David van den Berg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.24
Arturo Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gascoigne controls it well on his chest. Alberto Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Steve Milburn. Steve Milburn powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Craig Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Albert Bravo controls it well on his chest. Albert Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Shaun Taylor 64 David van den Berg 67, 82 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David van den Berg of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kieron Kasper (GK)
6
2. Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
3. Graham Galli (DEF)
6
4. Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Richard Kanu (DEF)
6
6. Noel Ripley (DEF)
6
7. Tomas Bento (MID)
6
8. Arturo Pascual (MID)
6
9. Natale Banchelli (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Gascoigne (ATT)
6
11. Steve Milburn (ATT)
5
12. Ugo Armstrong (GK)
0
13. John Hulme (GK)
0
14. Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
0
1. Scott Bower (GK)
6
2. Mick Armstrong (DEF)
7
3. Brian Lowe (DEF)
6
4. Trevor Stuart (DEF)
6
5. Craig Goldberg (MID)
6
6. Francis Davies (MID)
7
7. Shaun Taylor (MID)
8
8. Sol Laycock (MID)
6
9. Albert Bravo (ATT)
6
10. David van den Berg (ATT)
9
11. Paolo Simonsen (ATT)
7
12. Bill Sinclair (ATT)
0
13. Luke Benjamin (DEF)
0
14. Gavin Plowright (MID)
0