Match Report
| Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers |  |  | Nottingham Forest | Nottingham Forest | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Albert Gimenez | A. Gimenez |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 |  | Mike Sharpe | M. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Yohann Padovani | Y. Padovani |  | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 83 | | Emile Banks | E. Banks | |||||||||
| Tim Powell | T. Powell | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Ronnie Hunt | R. Hunt | |||||||||
| Anthony Stuart | A. Stuart | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 |  | Jorge Campos | J. Campos | |||||||||
| Carl Woodgate | C. Woodgate | | 40 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Lomano Mortensen | L. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Titus Hurst | T. Hurst | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Wayne Middleton | W. Middleton | |||||||||
| James Batty | J. Batty | | 50 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Gilles Duberry | G. Duberry | ||||||||
| Dean Power | D. Power | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Wayne Potts | W. Potts | |||||||||
| Giampaolo De Palma | G. De Palma |  | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Jason Marsden | J. Marsden | |||||||||
| Steve Galli | S. Galli | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Ronan Domi | R. Domi | |||||||||
| James Newby | J. Newby | | 46 | A | | 11 | | | A | 52 | | Robert Thomson | R. Thomson | ||||||||
| Brendan Benali | B. Benali | | 51 | G | | 12 | | D | 63 |  | Stuart Hutchison | S. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Fredrik Kitson | F. Kitson | | 45 | G | | 13 | | D | 60 | | Damien Galli | D. Galli | |||||||||
| Frank Cooke | F. Cooke | | 43 | A | | 14 | | D | 57 | | John Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 4,667 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Doncaster Rovers 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 Jamie Pallister.
The pitch is in good condition.
Doncaster Rovers 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 Jamie Pallister.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Doncaster Rovers get the match underway!
4.14
0-0Jorge Campos knocks the ball forward to Wayne Potts. Wayne Potts makes a probing pass to Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Yohann Padovani. That should have been a goal!
9.19
0-1Emile Banks sees a break and surges forward. Emile Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi shoots from 25 yards. Ronan Domi scores for Nottingham Forest!!
15.05
0-1Titus Hurst threads a neat ball through to Steve Galli. Steve Galli plays a scrappy one-two with James Newby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Steve Galli provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.03
0-1Wayne Middleton hits a low pass to Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson makes a simple pass, allowing Jason Marsden to run into the box. Jason Marsden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
20.40
0-1Anthony Stuart clumsily knocks into Ronan Domi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronan Domi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.01
Wayne Middleton passes the ball forward to Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.29
0-1James Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
24.13
Showing composure, Jorge Campos plays the ball forward to Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton advances with the ball. Wayne Middleton skips past Tim Powell! Wayne Middleton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Albert Gimenez had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
27.47
Emile Banks makes a probing pass to Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton sees Ronan Domi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronan Domi shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.35
Gilles Duberry hacks Titus Hurst from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Titus Hurst hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.12
Anthony Stuart chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Power. Seeing a gap ahead, Dean Power picks a pass forward to James Newby. James Newby whips in a cross ball towards Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.13
Ronnie Hunt takes a quick throw-in, which Emile Banks takes on the chest. Emile Banks threads a neat ball through to Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton makes a beautiful solo run. Wayne Middleton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Albert Gimenez had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest have changed their lineup with Damien Galli replacing Wayne Middleton. The Doncaster Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
47.34
1-3Jorge Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Duberry. Gilles Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jason Marsden is offside!
49.55
1-3Tim Powell flicks a high pass forward. Dean Power collects the pass. Dean Power chips the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma plays a one-two with Steve Galli and advances towards the goal... Jorge Campos comes in with a late challenge on Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma appeals for a penalty! Given!!
49.55
1-3The referee points to the spot..
51.21
Steve Galli calmly steps up. It's in!! Mike Sharpe had no chance!!
59.32
Gilles Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Albert Gimenez. Excellent save.
60.32
2-3Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with John Mann replacing Ronan Domi .
61.35
Anthony Stuart hits a low pass to James Batty. Without breaking stride, James Batty plays the ball forward to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Banks.
65.59
Without breaking stride, Ronnie Hunt plays the ball forward to Damien Galli. Damien Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yohann Padovani.
66.00
Jorge Campos flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Duberry collects the pass. Gilles Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to John Mann. John Mann shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
67.18
Anthony Stuart chips the ball to his team mate, James Batty. James Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, James Newby. James Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Giampaolo De Palma. With a superhuman jump, Giampaolo De Palma connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.20
Damien Galli passes the ball forward to John Mann. John Mann shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.37
Jorge Campos flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Potts collects the pass. Wayne Potts threads the ball through to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.52
2-3Damien Galli hacks Dean Power from behind! The referee warns Damien Galli to calm down! Dean Power grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.21
With vision, Gilles Duberry plays the ball forward to Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Albert Gimenez. Excellent save.
85.26
Dean Power sees space and advances. Dean Power knocks in a cross ball towards James Newby. James Newby flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
87.49
Tim Powell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Batty. James Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Newby. James Newby shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
89.03
Jorge Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Duberry. Gilles Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, John Mann. John Mann shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
30.2%
44.2%
25.6%
Scorers
| Giampaolo De Palma 33 Steve Galli 51 (p) | Ronan Domi 9 Wayne Middleton 24, 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Middleton of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albert Gimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Yohann Padovani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tim Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Stuart (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Carl Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Titus Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | James Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dean Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giampaolo De Palma (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Steve Galli (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | James Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brendan Benali (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Kitson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Cooke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mike Sharpe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Emile Banks (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge Campos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Lomano Mortensen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wayne Middleton (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Gilles Duberry (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Wayne Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Marsden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronan Domi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Robert Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Hutchison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Mann (DEF) | 6 | |