Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Nottingham Forest | Nottingham Forest | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Marvin Ehiogu | M. Ehiogu |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Damien Fox | D. Fox | |||||||||
| Jon Hulme | J. Hulme | | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Brendan Mccann | B. Mccann | |||||||||
| Teddy Davies | T. Davies | | 41 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Ian Bloomer | I. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Richard Laybutt | R. Laybutt |  | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Carl Beckham | C. Beckham | |||||||||
| Chris Watson | C. Watson | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Alistair Parker | A. Parker | |||||||||
| Oleg Evans | O. Evans | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Paul Woodcock | P. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Stephen Hackworth | S. Hackworth | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Matthew Cutler | M. Cutler | |||||||||
| James Impey | J. Impey | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Graeme Swift | G. Swift | |||||||||
| Oleg Ince | O. Ince | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Kevin Mustoe | K. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Ruel Guppy | R. Guppy | | 43 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Gary Hurst | G. Hurst | |||||||||
| Kevin Hitchcock | K. Hitchcock | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Marc Salmon | M. Salmon | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 2,948 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Darlington and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Darlington and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Paul Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Salmon. Marc Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.54
0-0Paul Woodcock passes the ball forward to Gary Hurst. Gary Hurst shoots from 25 yards. Marvin Ehiogu easily smothers it.
4.56
0-0Matthew Cutler advances with the ball. Matthew Cutler shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.47
Chris Watson passes the ball forward to James Impey. James Impey makes a beautiful solo run. James Impey goes all the way! James Impey takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.26
Graeme Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Salmon. Marc Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hurst. Gary Hurst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.56
Graeme Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hurst. Gary Hurst finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.14
Stephen Hackworth makes a simple pass to Kevin Hitchcock. Kevin Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.55
Carl Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Swift. Graeme Swift passes the ball forward to Kevin Mustoe. Kevin Mustoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Watson.
18.19
0-0Teddy Davies hacks Marc Salmon from behind! Teddy Davies is given a warning by the referee! Marc Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.41
Graeme Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Salmon. Marc Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Mustoe. Kevin Mustoe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
27.12
James Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitchcock. Kevin Hitchcock plays a perfect one-two with Oleg Ince and rushes in on goal... Kevin Hitchcock tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
28.45
32.15
Richard Laybutt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hackworth. Stephen Hackworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.20
Paul Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Salmon. Marc Salmon shoots from 20 yards but Marvin Ehiogu is on top of it.
34.37
Matthew Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Mustoe. Kevin Mustoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.41
Graeme Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Salmon. Marc Salmon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.03
Ian Bloomer passes the ball forward to Graeme Swift. Graeme Swift passes the ball forward to Kevin Mustoe. Kevin Mustoe shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.24
Oleg Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hitchcock. Kevin Hitchcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Damien Fox.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Darlington start the second half!
49.35
0-0Richard Laybutt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hackworth. Stephen Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hitchcock. Kevin Hitchcock threads the ball through to Ruel Guppy but he's offside!
51.56
Richard Laybutt comes in with a late challenge on Gary Hurst. Richard Laybutt is given a warning by the referee! Gary Hurst hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.19
0-1Alistair Parker takes it forward alone. Alistair Parker knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Salmon. Marc Salmon plays a perfect one-two with Gary Hurst and rushes in on goal... Marc Salmon rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.04
James Impey passes the ball forward to Kevin Hitchcock. Kevin Hitchcock shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Damien Fox!
69.50
0-1Chris Watson catches Marc Salmon on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Watson and shows him a yellow card! Marc Salmon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.02
Alistair Parker passes the ball forward to Paul Woodcock. Paul Woodcock passes the ball forward to Gary Hurst. Gary Hurst shoots from 20 yards but somehow Marvin Ehiogu manages to keep it out.
79.37
James Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Hitchcock and rushes in on goal... Oleg Ince rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
81.56
0-1Darlington are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.42
James Impey sees a break and surges forward. James Impey makes a probing pass to Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.07
Chris Watson barges into Marc Salmon. Chris Watson is given a warning by the referee! Marc Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.08
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Nottingham Forest are easily keeping Darlington at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
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
| Oleg Ince 83 | Marc Salmon 54 |