Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Everton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.


0.00
Everton kick off and get the match underway!
2.52
Steve Howey comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Marquitos. Steve Howey is warned by the referee! Rafael Marquitos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.07
Alberto Lowe hacks Antonio Serrano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Serrano runs off the knock.
6.09
Jose Marin threads a neat ball through to Steve Howey. Steve Howey makes a probing pass to Matt Barrett. Matt Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Billy James. Billy James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
9.49
Antonio Serrano clumsily knocks into Alberto Lowe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Lowe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.55
Steve Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Barrett. Matt Barrett skips past Dominique Mauricio! Matt Barrett takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.00
Rafael Marquitos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek rushes past Johnny Scharrenburg! Moritz Wieczorek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.17
Antonio Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
20.13
Martin Carter threads a neat ball through to Antonio Serrano. With some swift thinking, Antonio Serrano plays the ball forward to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Frank Young is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.26
Martin Carter hits a low pass to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano plays the ball forward to Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Frank Young!
27.40
Manuel Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Marquitos plays a one-two with Frank Whelan and rushes in on goal... Rafael Marquitos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
28.27
Antonio Serrano threads a neat ball through to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.26
Albert Wood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Albert Wood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Carter.
34.21
Manuel Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Marquitos who brings the ball under control. Rafael Marquitos threads the ball through to Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei puts a great ball through. Darren Winterburn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.16
Antonio Serrano threads a neat ball through to Darren Winterburn. Darren Winterburn passes the ball forward to Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Frank Young has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.41
Billy James comes in with a late challenge on Martin Carter. Billy James is shown the yellow card! Martin Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Without breaking stride, Antonio Serrano plays the ball forward to Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Winterburn. Darren Winterburn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Frank Young didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
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. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
48.52
Antonio Serrano darts forward. Antonio Serrano advances inside the box! Antonio Serrano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.38
Antonio Serrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Winterburn. Darren Winterburn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Frank Young is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.35
Aaron Cutler flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Marquitos who brings the ball under control. Rafael Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Frank Whelan collects the pass. Frank Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the German!
59.08
Albert Wood makes a probing pass to Billy James. Billy James shoots from long range. Gavin Wainwright easily gets down and covers it.
60.46
Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Joe Lockley replacing Albert Wood and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Everton have made 2 substitutions with Edouard Grimaldi replacing Darren Winterburn and Tom van der Wal replacing Dominique Mauricio .
65.03
Rafael Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei rushes past Jose Marin! Giampiero Bonadei rockets a shot on goal. Frank Young gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
66.28
Antonio Serrano knocks the ball forward to Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan makes a great pass forward. Moritz Wieczorek runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.04
Antonio Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Wieczorek. Moritz Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johnny Scharrenburg.
72.17
Rafael Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampiero Bonadei. Giampiero Bonadei finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Frank Young has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.39
Martin Carter hits a low pass to Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Wieczorek controls it well on his chest. Moritz Wieczorek lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Whelan. Frank Whelan heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.39
Nottingham Forest have made 2 substitutions with Simon Bischoff replacing Steve Howey and Bernd Böhme replacing Jose Marin .
79.21
Alberto Lowe threads a neat ball through to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gavin Wainwright manages to keep it out.
83.35
Tom van der Wal plays a long ball forward. Moritz Wieczorek plays a one-two with Frank Whelan and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Moritz Wieczorek provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
89.17
Alberto Lowe makes a simple pass to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Barrett. Matt Barrett tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Gavin Wainwright!
90.00
Alberto Lowe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alberto Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Matt Barrett controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Matt Barrett tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
3
12
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
25%
46.1%
28.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Wieczorek of Everton

Match Ratings
1.Frank Young (GK)
6
2.Edoardo Cerbone (DEF)
6
3.Johnny Scharrenburg (DEF)
6
4.Jose Marin (DEF)
6
5.Peter Ward (DEF)
6
6.Steve Howey (MID)
6
7.Alberto Lowe (MID)yellow card
6
8.Albert Wood (MID)
6
9.Billy James (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Matt Barrett (ATT)
6
11.Gary Bremner (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Bischoff (MID)
6
13.Joe Lockley (MID)
6
14.Bernd Böhme (MID)
6