Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
3.08
0-0Teddy Brocard knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Oliveira. Rodrigo Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt knocks the ball forward to Miguel Semedo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
4.45
0-0Paul Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. David Shearer controls it well on his chest. David Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.16
0-0Andre Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Cyril Dufresnes controls it well on his chest. Cyril Dufresnes cuts inside the box! Cyril Dufresnes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Yuri Caputo. Excellent save.
8.12
0-0Warren Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Ferrarese. Donato Ferrarese kicks a strong pass forward to Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes rushes past Alberto Beresford! Some silky footwork from Cyril Dufresnes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Alberto Beresford steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
10.13
Teddy Brocard receives the ball from a throw-in from Donato Ferrarese. Teddy Brocard knocks the ball forward to Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes makes a probing pass between the defence to Rodrigo Oliveira. Rodrigo Oliveira shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
14.11
Rodrigo Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
16.50
Ruel Peckham threads a neat ball through to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Dufresnes. With a superhuman jump, Cyril Dufresnes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
18.13
Rodrigo Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Dominguez. Juan-Carlos Dominguez hits a low pass to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo puts a great ball through but Nigel Platt is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
21.09
Michael James chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Quaresma. Abel Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Cottee collects the pass. Anthony Cottee knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Del Fenton is offside!
22.00
1-0Michael James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Froggatt. Mick Froggatt chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.59
Michael James threads a neat ball through to Del Fenton. Del Fenton shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.51
Andre Teixeira takes the throw-in. Rodrigo Oliveira hits a low pass to Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.12
1-0Paul Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Teixeira.
32.33
Steve Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Donato Ferrarese.
34.41
Paul Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Froggatt. Mick Froggatt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mick Froggatt lofts in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Manuel Devaux punches it away to safety.
36.34
Paul Higginbotham brings the ball forward. Paul Higginbotham runs straight at the defence! Paul Higginbotham takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.50
Juan-Carlos Dominguez passes the ball forward to Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
44.35
Mick Froggatt flicks a high pass forward to Steve Ball who brings the ball under control. Steve Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
51.26
Alberto Beresford knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Quaresma. Abel Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee threads the ball through to Del Fenton but he's offside!
57.59
Mick Froggatt makes a strong solo run forward. Mick Froggatt threads the ball through to Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Froggatt. Mick Froggatt whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mick Froggatt!
60.10
4-0Nottingham Forest have made 2 substitutions with Daniele Jacobs replacing Alberto Beresford and Carl Butt replacing Del Fenton .Aston Villa have made a substitution with Davide Gissi replacing Cyril Dufresnes .
61.16
4-0Andre Teixeira hacks Anthony Cottee from behind! Andre Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Anthony Cottee runs off the knock.
65.43
Teddy Brocard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davide Gissi. Davide Gissi advances inside the box! Davide Gissi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Yuri Caputo gets down and covers it.
69.48
Michael James threads the ball through to Paul Higginbotham. Paul Higginbotham hits a low pass to Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Butt. Carl Butt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.33
Rodrigo Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davide Gissi. Davide Gissi plays a one-two with Miguel Semedo and advances towards the goal... Davide Gissi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.26
Donato Ferrarese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Dominguez. Juan-Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Oliveira. Rodrigo Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo makes a looping header on goal. Yuri Caputo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.15
Michael James chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Quaresma. Abel Quaresma brings the ball forward. Abel Quaresma shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
77.29
Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Adam Bloomer replacing Paul Higginbotham .
83.45
Michael James sees Mick Froggatt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Froggatt passes the ball forward to David Shearer. David Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Cottee but the linesman indicates offside!
84.06
Abel Quaresma advances with the ball. Abel Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Manuel Devaux is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Del Fenton 22, 44 Paul Higginbotham 36 Mick Froggatt 58 | Miguel Semedo 72 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Del Fenton of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yuri Caputo (GK)
6
2. Stan Kitson (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Beresford (DEF)
6
4. Michael James (DEF)
7
5. Mick Froggatt (MID)
9
6. Paul Higginbotham (MID)
9
7. Abel Quaresma (MID)
7
8. Steve Ball (MID)
6
9. Del Fenton (ATT)
9
10. Anthony Cottee (ATT)
7
11. David Shearer (ATT)
6
12. Daniele Jacobs (ATT)
6
13. Adam Bloomer (ATT)
6
14. Carl Butt (DEF)
6
1. Manuel Devaux (GK)
6
2. Donato Ferrarese (DEF)
6
3. Teddy Brocard (DEF)
6
4. Warren Howey (DEF)
6
5. Andre Teixeira (MID)
5
6. Rodrigo Oliveira (MID)
7
7. Juan-Carlos Dominguez (MID)
6
8. Ruel Peckham (MID)
6
9. Nigel Platt (ATT)
6
10. Cyril Dufresnes (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Semedo (ATT)
7
12. Anthony Haynes (DEF)
0
13. Dale Beresford (MID)
0
14. Davide Gissi (ATT)
6