Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 16,870 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Nottingham Forest and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
0.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
3.05
Nuno Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Izquierdo who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Izquierdo skips past John Godber! Some silky footwork from Eugenio Izquierdo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Yemon Kimura!
6.22
Paul Barmby threads a neat ball through to Yoann Rizzetto. With imagination, Yoann Rizzetto plays the ball forward to Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon plays a one-two with Carlos Dario García and advances towards the goal... Niccolo Dixon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.56
Gavin Brady comes in with a late challenge on John Godber. Gavin Brady is given a warning by the referee! John Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.22
Alberto Cope hits a low pass to Mike Fortune. Mike Fortune flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Dixon who takes it down. Niccolo Dixon shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
15.26
Samuel Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Rego. David Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Calderon. With a superhuman jump, Nuno Calderon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Yoann Rizzetto!
18.31
John Godber passes the ball forward to Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Alfredo Calvo!
20.54
Samuel Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Izquierdo but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.36
Mike Fortune flicks a high pass forward. John Oliver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Oliver shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.58
Nuno Alves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nuno Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yemon Kimura who gathers it comfortably.
30.17
Darl De Vet takes a quick throw-in, which Dietmar Erler takes on the chest. With some swift thinking, Dietmar Erler plays the ball forward to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Ruben Costa is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
31.58
Corner kick to Nottingham Forest. Samuel Ribeiro plays it to the far post. Nuno Alves shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
36.01
David Rego clumsily knocks into Alberto Cope. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Cope gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.53
Ruben Costa sees Anthony Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Gray shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United 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
Nottingham Forest kick off!
51.15
Gavin Brady flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Izquierdo collects the pass. Eugenio Izquierdo plays a scrappy one-two with Nuno Calderon and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Eugenio Izquierdo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Yemon Kimura!
55.36
John Godber takes it forward alone. John Godber runs straight at the defence! John Godber muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
63.22
From the throw-in, John Godber picks out Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, John Oliver. John Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Dixon. Niccolo Dixon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.51
Dietmar Erler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.40
Dietmar Erler flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Nuno Alves laces a through ball forward to Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Izquierdo but the linesman indicates offside!
69.12
Samuel Ribeiro surges forward with the ball. Samuel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.11
Paul Barmby hits a low pass to John Oliver. John Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alfredo Calvo manages to gather it.
77.37
John Oliver sees Anthony Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.09
Paul Barmby sweeps the ball up the wings. Niccolo Dixon shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.34
Mike Fortune comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Dodd. The referee calls over Mike Fortune and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Dodd stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.05
Paul Barmby flicks a high pass forward. John Oliver collects the pass. John Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Mike Fortune who brings the ball under control. Mike Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Alfredo Calvo keeps it out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
24%
45.3%
30.7%
Scorers
Niccolo Dixon 63, 81 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Dixon of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
1. | Alfredo Calvo (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Jeroen Venema (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Darl De Vet (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Dietmar Erler (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Ronnie Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Samuel Ribeiro (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Gavin Brady (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Nuno Alves (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Nuno Calderon (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | David Rego (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
12. | Mauricio Carcedo (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Alejandro Bonfanti (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Harris Taks (MID) | 0 |
1. | Yemon Kimura (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ruben Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Paul Barmby (DEF) | 8 | |
4. | Yoann Rizzetto (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Alberto Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Mike Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
7. | John Godber (MID) | 7 | |
8. | John Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Anthony Gray (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Carlos Dario García (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Niccolo Dixon (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Michael Lightfoot (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Daniel Wainwright (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Hannes Stiepermann (MID) | 0 |