Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 18,922 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic start the match!
2.47
1-0Geoffroy Eloi passes the ball forward to Andres Bocanegra. Andres Bocanegra chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.39
1-0Hayder Risco passes the ball forward to Dorlan Delarosa. Dorlan Delarosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Yobou. Max Yobou lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Royce. Adam Royce flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
10.19
Dorlan Delarosa passes the ball forward to Ronnie Swift. Ronnie Swift knocks in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Kafoumba Dao had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
18.29
1-1Alan Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Bocanegra. Andres Bocanegra chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tómas Tryggvason who gathers it comfortably.
20.40
Geoffroy Eloi threads the ball through to Andres Bocanegra. Andres Bocanegra kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.45
Augusto Batistuta kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Royce. Adam Royce shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.22
Florian Hermann threads the ball through to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hayder Risco.
32.13
2-1Christian Nocerino advances with the ball. Christian Nocerino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Scholes but the linesman indicates offside!
36.29
Andres Bocanegra flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.44
Florian Hermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes plays a perfect one-two with Warren Richardson and rushes in on goal... Jacob Scholes rockets a shot on goal. Jacob Scholes scores for Nottingham Forest!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
47.45
Dorlan Delarosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Swift. Ronnie Swift finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.29
4-1Augusto Batistuta kicks a strong pass forward to Max Yobou. Max Yobou shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.13
Billy Caldwell sees a break and surges forward. Billy Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.29
Florian Hermann makes a simple pass to Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Lopes.
60.04
Dorlan Delarosa makes a simple pass to Adam Royce. Adam Royce shoots from 20 yards. Kafoumba Dao easily smothers it.
63.46
Florian Hermann decides to run forward with the ball. Florian Hermann whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.47
Djezon King makes a probing pass to Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.19
Hayder Risco plays a long ball forward. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.25
Florian Hermann brings the ball forward. Florian Hermann whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Tómas Tryggvason manages to keep it out.
72.56
5-1Augusto Batistuta barges into Djezon King. Augusto Batistuta is warned by the referee! Djezon King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.15
Christian Nocerino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.19
Dorlan Delarosa kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Swift. Ronnie Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kafoumba Dao who gathers it comfortably.
85.17
Dorlan Delarosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Royce. Adam Royce knocks in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Kafoumba Dao!
90.00
Augusto Batistuta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Yobou. Max Yobou finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jacob Scholes 2, 39 Warren Richardson 20 Spencer Delaney 36, 63 | Max Yobou 10 |