Match Report


Aston VillaAston Villa     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Del CharltonD. Charlton67
G
captain1
G
48Mike SharpeM. Sharpe
Marcos DominguezM. Dominguez50
D
2
D
83Emile BanksE. Banks
Gavin HapgoodG. Hapgood48
D
3
D
65Jorge CamposJ. Campos
Alun ToddA. Todd46
D
4
D
62Stuart HutchisonS. Hutchison
Niccolo DeanN. Dean40
D
5
M
67Lomano MortensenL. Mortensen
Marcus MoffatM. Moffat59
M
6
M
66Wayne MiddletonW. Middleton
Scott HibbsS. Hibbs53
M
7
M
66Gilles DuberryG. Duberry
Glynn CampbellG. Campbell50
M
8
M
64Sylvain GascoigneS. Gascoigne
Glynn GilchristG. Gilchrist60
A
9
A
68Jason MarsdenJ. Marsden
Paul CutlerP. Cutler55
A
10
A
65Ronan DomiR. Domi
Syd BurgessS. Burgess50
A
11captain
A
51Robert ThomsonR. Thomson
 
Syd WilsonS. Wilson54
G
12
D
60Damien GalliD. Galli
Paul CopeP. Cope49
G
13
D
56John MannJ. Mann
Teddy NevilleT. Neville49
G
14
D
53Fredrik BrambleF. Bramble

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Nottingham Forest. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.


0.00
Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
4.43
Stuart Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Marsden and stumbles forward towards the goal... Robert Thomson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Del Charlton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.40
Wayne Middleton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wayne Middleton plays a quick one-two with Ronan Domi and rushes in on goal... Wayne Middleton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
24.03
Wayne Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
26.17
Lomano Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Ronan Domi collects the pass. Ronan Domi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Del Charlton who gathers it comfortably.
27.28
Marcus Moffat advances with the ball. Marcus Moffat shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.46
Gilles Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Robert Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Thomson shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Del Charlton effortlessly smothers it!
30.44
Gilles Duberry takes it forward alone. Gilles Duberry shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
32.13
Scott Hibbs threads a neat ball through to Syd Burgess. Syd Burgess tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
36.04
Gavin Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Scott Hibbs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Hibbs makes an attacking run forward. Scott Hibbs deftly passes the ball to Paul Cutler, releasing him through on goal. Paul Cutler tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest have changed their lineup with John Mann replacing Wayne Middleton. The Nottingham Forest players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
51.05
Gilles Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
53.57
Glynn Campbell makes a simple pass to Glynn Gilchrist. Glynn Gilchrist tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Mike Sharpe.
55.35
It's a corner kick. Glynn Campbell loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alun Todd side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.38
Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Fredrik Bramble replacing Ronan Domi .
63.24
Jorge Campos kicks a strong pass forward to John Mann. John Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Del Charlton is on top of it.
65.14
Gavin Hapgood decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Burgess. Syd Burgess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Hutchison.
71.41
Marcus Moffat decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Moffat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.13
Emile Banks knocks the ball forward to Gilles Duberry. Gilles Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Jason Marsden who takes it down. Jason Marsden makes a great pass forward. Fredrik Bramble runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.34
John Mann hacks Glynn Campbell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Glynn Campbell runs off the knock.
79.31
Fredrik Bramble comes in with a late challenge on Alun Todd. Fredrik Bramble is warned by the referee! Alun Todd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.05
Glynn Campbell hits a low pass to Syd Burgess. Syd Burgess runs straight at the defence! Syd Burgess tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
John Mann knocks the ball forward to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden advances inside the box! Jason Marsden shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%

Scorers
Paul Cutler 36
Robert Thomson 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Thomson of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Del Charlton (GK)
7
2.Marcos Dominguez (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Hapgood (DEF)
7
4.Alun Todd (DEF)
6
5.Niccolo Dean (DEF)
6
6.Marcus Moffat (MID)
7
7.Scott Hibbs (MID)
8
8.Glynn Campbell (MID)
7
9.Glynn Gilchrist (ATT)
6
10.Paul Cutler (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Syd Burgess (ATT)
6
 
12.Syd Wilson (GK)
0
13.Paul Cope (GK)
0
14.Teddy Neville (GK)
0

1.Mike Sharpe (GK)
6
2.Emile Banks (DEF)
6
3.Jorge Campos (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Mortensen (MID)
6
6.Wayne Middleton (MID)
8
7.Gilles Duberry (MID)
7
8.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
9.Jason Marsden (ATT)
7
10.Ronan Domi (ATT)
6
11.Robert Thomson (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Damien Galli (DEF)
0
13.John Mann (DEF)yellow card
6
14.Fredrik Bramble (DEF)
5