Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 19,351 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.
0.00
0-0Stockport County start the match!
3.50
0-0Mark Schwarzer threads a neat ball through to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Angelo Fischer.
6.17
Marco Laurent threads a neat ball through to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller knocks the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.37
0-0Del Draper catches Torsten Haller on the ankles. The referee brings Del Draper to one side and gives him a warning! Torsten Haller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.58
0-0Graham Jacobs passes the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima edges inside the box! Rafael Lima takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Frank Young as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.49
0-0Torsten Haller takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Rafael Lima shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.25
0-0Harvey Beckham threads a neat ball through to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
24.42
0-0Mark Schwarzer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Hitchcock. Angelo Fischer clumsily knocks into Wes Hitchcock. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
24.42
0-0The referee points to the spot..
25.27
Wes Hitchcock takes a long run up. It's miles wide!
36.09
Torsten Haller flicks a high pass forward. Wes Hitchcock collects the pass. Wes Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.02
Steve Howey makes a probing pass to Billy James. Billy James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Scifo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Alberto Lowe receives the ball from a throw-in from Del Draper. Alberto Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Billy James. Billy James finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Stephane Scifo. What a save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
48.03
0-0Alberto Lowe catches Mark Schwarzer on the ankles. Alberto Lowe is given a warning by the referee! Mark Schwarzer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.22
0-0Stockport County have made a substitution with Shaun Westwood replacing Nigel Powell .Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Joe Lockley replacing Del Draper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
66.03
1-0Tomás Sandoval takes a quick throw-in. Cesar Mendes hits a low pass to Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer hits a low pass to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima edges inside the box! Rafael Lima shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Frank Young had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
69.05
1-0Marco Laurent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Jacobs. Showing composure, Graham Jacobs plays the ball forward to Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Lima but he's offside!
77.10
Nottingham Forest have made 2 substitutions with Simon Bischoff replacing Steve Howey and Marcel Kossingou replacing Edoardo Cerbone .
78.14
Mark Schwarzer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock sees Shaun Westwood just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Westwood comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Frank Young with no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
80.14
Stockport County have made a substitution with Mick Finney replacing Marco Laurent .
87.36
Torsten Haller hits a low pass to Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Frank Young effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
23.6%
47.2%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Lima of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephane Scifo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Harvey Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marco Laurent (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tomás Sandoval (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesar Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Haller (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mark Schwarzer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Graham Jacobs (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rafael Lima (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Wes Hitchcock (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nigel Powell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mick Finney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harry Higginbotham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Shaun Westwood (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Frank Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Angelo Fischer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuele Pinzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edoardo Cerbone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Johnny Scharrenburg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Lawton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Howey (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Del Draper (MID) | 5 | |
| 10. | Gary Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joe Lockley (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Simon Bischoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marcel Kossingou (DEF) | 6 | |