Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 20,795 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
0.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the first half underway!
3.26
Rafael Hernandez hacks Edmundo Campos from behind! The referee brings Rafael Hernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.02
Rafael Hernandez threads the ball through to David Rego. David Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.46
Salvador Eriberto advances with the ball. Salvador Eriberto lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo flicks the ball with his head. Jean Behi steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
10.05
Ronnie Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Ribeiro collects the pass. Samuel Ribeiro threads the ball through to Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Fromm.
14.56
Emmanuel Llacer threads a neat ball through to Mike Cooke. Mike Cooke advances inside the box! Salvador Eriberto hacks Mike Cooke from behind! Mike Cooke appeals for a penalty! Given!!
14.56
The referee points to the spot..
16.02
Raymond Talan takes a slow run up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
18.13
Rafael Hernandez brings the ball forward. Rafael Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Victor Ruiz easily smothers it!
20.08
Marvin Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Raymond Talan. Raymond Talan lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.00
Salvador Eriberto chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
28.13
Nuno Alves clumsily knocks into Emmanuel Llacer. Nuno Alves is warned by the referee! Emmanuel Llacer stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.22
Eugenio Izquierdo laces a through ball forward to Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Victor Ruiz is on top of it.
33.32
Nuno Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Nicolas Fromm is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
34.39
Andy Gemmill hacks Rafael Hernandez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.54
Marvin Le Tissier laces a weighted ball forward to Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Lumsdon who gathers it comfortably.
39.12
Marvin Le Tissier takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Mike Cooke. Mike Cooke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marvin Lumsdon manages to gather it.
40.07
Samuel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Salvador Eriberto collects the pass. Salvador Eriberto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared 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. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Paolo Maclean replacing Nicolas Fromm and Dami‘n van der Linden replacing Andy Gemmill.
45.00
Bradford City start the second half!
47.06
Samuel Ribeiro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Samuel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. David Rego controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Rego muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.13
Rafael Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Dami‘n van der Linden and the loose ball is cleared up field.
54.35
Emmanuel Llacer makes a simple pass to Marvin Le Tissier. Marvin Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Raymond Talan controls it well on his chest. Raymond Talan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
55.28
Jean Behi flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Campos plays a one-two with Raymond Talan and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Edmundo Campos provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edmundo Campos!
60.46
Bradford City have made a substitution with Karim Rothen replacing Edmundo Campos .
65.42
Ronnie Dodd makes a strong solo run forward. With a delightful solo run, Ronnie Dodd stretches the opposition's defence. Ronnie Dodd flicks a high pass forward. David Rego controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Rego cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.29
Ronnie Dodd surges forward with the ball. Ronnie Dodd makes a simple pass to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Ribeiro but he's offside!
72.41
Ronnie Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto threads a neat ball through to Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro heads the ball goalwards. Victor Ruiz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.18
Rafael Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Calderon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Calderon tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
77.37
Johan Deloumeau takes it forward alone. Johan Deloumeau chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean Behi.
78.04
Jeroen Venema makes a probing pass to Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto makes a beautiful solo run. Salvador Eriberto lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.12
Samuel Ribeiro sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Calderon. Nuno Calderon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.36
Salvador Eriberto sees Samuel Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Izquierdo collects the pass. Eugenio Izquierdo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Johan Deloumeau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto knocks in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Victor Ruiz!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
28.2%
46.2%
25.6%
Scorers
| Nuno Calderon 4, 81 David Rego 65 | Raymond Talan 16 (p) Andy Gemmill 20 Edmundo Campos 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Calderon of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marvin Lumsdon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jeroen Venema (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ronnie Dodd (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Johan Deloumeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvador Eriberto (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nuno Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samuel Ribeiro (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | David Rego (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Nuno Calderon (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mauricio Carcedo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Greg King (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Enzo Peruzzi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Victor Ruiz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jean Behi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Franck Guyader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emmanuel Llacer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Mike Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Raymond Talan (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Romero P. Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edmundo Campos (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Paolo Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dami‘n van der Linden (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Karim Rothen (ATT) | 6 | |















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