Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St James Park where Exeter City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 2,840 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
2.15
Matthew Cutler sees space and advances. Matthew Cutler makes a probing pass to Marc Salmon but he's offside!
8.10
Marc Salmon hacks Stuart Seaman from behind! Marc Salmon is warned by the referee! Stuart Seaman runs off the knock.
10.59
Matthew Cutler makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Mustoe. Kevin Mustoe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Brendan Huckerby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.22
Ian Salako passes the ball forward to Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.04
Jermaine Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Mike. Tony Mike makes a probing pass to Nigel Todd. Nigel Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.40
Graeme Swift surges forward with the ball. Graeme Swift knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Salmon. Marc Salmon directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.46
Ian Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Graeme Swift. Graeme Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mustoe. Kevin Mustoe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.31
Carl Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Cutler. Matthew Cutler advances with the ball. Matthew Cutler shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
33.44
Luke James barges into Gary Hurst. Luke James is given a warning by the referee! Gary Hurst stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.16
Matthew Cutler comes in with a late challenge on Ian Salako. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Salako stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.27
Matthew Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mustoe. Kevin Mustoe shoots from long range but Brendan Huckerby is on top of it.
42.29
Stuart Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Salako. Ian Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Carl Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Cutler. Matthew Cutler passes the ball forward to Gary Hurst. Gary Hurst shoots from 20 yards but somehow Brendan Huckerby manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Exeter City kicking off!
47.59
Luke James sees a break and surges forward. Luke James chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Mccann.
55.46
Matthew Cutler sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Cutler finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.14
Graeme Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Salmon. Marc Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Mustoe. Kevin Mustoe heads the ball goalwards. Kevin Mustoe scores for Nottingham Forest!!
66.14
Jermaine Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Bramble. Neil Bramble deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Todd. Nigel Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Milburn. Darren Milburn takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.37
Paul Woodcock advances with the ball. Paul Woodcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Brendan Huckerby easily smothers it.
75.31
Tony Mike decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.04
Peter Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Todd. Nigel Todd finds some space and shoots from distance. Damien Fox is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Graeme Swift makes a probing pass to Gary Hurst. Gary Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Mustoe of Nottingham Forest

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.75 vs 46.25
Play Area
Home team third: 32.50%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 17.50%