Match Report
| Nottingham Forest | Nottingham Forest |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Julian Pitt | Jonathan Julian Pitt | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Frank Young | F. Young |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 65 | | Michael Patterson | M. Patterson | ||||||||
| Jose Marin | J. Marin |  | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Richard Simonsen | R. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Peter Ward | P. Ward | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Jon Rufus | J. Rufus | |||||||||
| Edoardo Cerbone | E. Cerbone |  | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Des Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Johnny Scharrenburg | J. Scharrenburg |  | 56 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Kieron Lightfoot | K. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Albert Wood | A. Wood |  | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Stanley Gower | S. Gower | |||||||||
| Steve Howey | S. Howey | | 65 | M | | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Chris Mcleod | C. Mcleod | ||||||||
| Alberto Lowe | A. Lowe | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Syd Swift | S. Swift | |||||||||
| Matt Barrett | M. Barrett | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Gavin James | G. James | |||||||||
| Billy James | B. James |  | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Anthony Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
| Gary Bremner | G. Bremner | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 |  | Jonas Röhlig | J. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Marcus Dean | M. Dean | | 50 | A | | 12 | | M | 59 | | Gary Brand | G. Brand | |||||||||
| Joe Lockley | J. Lockley | | 58 | M | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Clive Thompson | C. Thompson | |||||||||
| Dean Lawton | D. Lawton | | 65 | M | | 14 | | M | 52 | | Eoin Bowyer | E. Bowyer | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 9,221 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Oxford United get the match underway!
3.37
1-0With some swift thinking, Edoardo Cerbone plays the ball forward to Alberto Lowe. With a delightful solo run, Alberto Lowe stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Lowe plays a one-two with Billy James and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alberto Lowe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
6.13
Alberto Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Billy James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy James makes a simple pass, allowing Gary Bremner to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Gary Bremner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.53
2-0Richard Simonsen makes a probing pass to Chris Mcleod. Chris Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Röhlig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Gavin James. With a superhuman jump, Gavin James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Frank Young!
15.15
2-0Peter Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Wood. Albert Wood sees a break and surges forward. Albert Wood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.10
Johnny Scharrenburg flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Howey. Steve Howey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve Howey makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Billy James. Billy James rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.34
Peter Ward passes the ball forward to Albert Wood. Albert Wood makes an attacking run forward. Albert Wood whips in a cross ball towards Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Michael Patterson with no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
30.21
Steve Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Billy James. With a superhuman jump, Billy James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Michael Patterson.
31.58
3-0It's a corner kick. Jose Marin loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jon Rufus comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
32.32
Chris Mcleod sees space and advances. Chris Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Frank Young. Excellent save.
38.10
Albert Wood flicks a high pass forward. Billy James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy James whips in a cross ball towards Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner makes a deft header. Gary Bremner scores for Nottingham Forest!! That's his third!
42.51
4-0Albert Wood flicks a high pass forward to Gary Bremner who brings the ball under control. Gary Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Murphy.
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
4-0Nottingham Forest are in full control of this game.
48.14
Stanley Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.37
Chris Mcleod takes a short throw-in bringing Stanley Gower into play. Stanley Gower sees Anthony Merson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.34
Syd Swift makes a beautiful solo run. Syd Swift knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James makes a looping header on goal but Frank Young reads it well. Good keeping!
63.06
With imagination, Richard Simonsen picks a pass forward to Stanley Gower. With great vision, Stanley Gower plays the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
67.08
Steve Howey hits a low pass to Billy James. Billy James whips in a cross ball towards Matt Barrett. Matt Barrett directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
71.05
Edoardo Cerbone kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Lowe. Alberto Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy James. Billy James shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Michael Patterson keeps it out!
77.55
4-0Nottingham Forest have made 3 substitutions with Joe Lockley replacing Albert Wood, Marcus Dean replacing Billy James and Dean Lawton replacing Gary Bremner and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Gary Brand replacing Richard Simonsen, Clive Thompson replacing Gavin James and Eoin Bowyer replacing Syd Swift .
87.08
Without breaking stride, Chris Mcleod plays the ball forward to Clive Thompson. Clive Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhlig. With a superhuman jump, Jonas Röhlig connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
89.08
4-0Edoardo Cerbone knocks the ball forward to Joe Lockley. With intelligent imagination, Joe Lockley laces a weighted ball forward to Dean Lawton. Dean Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Des Murphy steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
24.3%
45.9%
29.7%
Scorers
| Alberto Lowe 3 Gary Bremner 6, 26, 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Bremner of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frank Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edoardo Cerbone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Johnny Scharrenburg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Wood (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Steve Howey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alberto Lowe (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Matt Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy James (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Gary Bremner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Marcus Dean (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Joe Lockley (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dean Lawton (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Michael Patterson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jon Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Des Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kieron Lightfoot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stanley Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Chris Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Syd Swift (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anthony Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonas Röhlig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Brand (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Clive Thompson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eoin Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |