Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 19,251 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
0.00
0-0Leicester City kick off and get the first half underway!
9.24
0-0Ralph Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
10.32
0-0Rodrigo Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Etherington. Nicholas Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Lumsdon who gathers it comfortably.
12.55
Greg King flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Izquierdo who takes it down. Eugenio Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
14.04
Dado Carisso brings the ball forward. Dado Carisso plays a one-two with Nicholas Etherington and rushes in on goal... Dado Carisso takes a shot at goal but somehow Marvin Lumsdon manages to keep it out.
15.53
Ronnie Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick flicks a high ball forward to David Rego who takes it down. David Rego shoots from distance but Pedro Carmona reads it well. Excellent keeping!
20.34
1-0Ronnie Dodd darts forward. Ronnie Dodd lofts in a cross ball towards Greg King. Greg King whips the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Carmona is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.40
1-026.30
Dado Carisso flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Etherington who takes it down. Nicholas Etherington runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicholas Etherington shoots from distance. It's there!! Marvin Lumsdon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.24
Greg King flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Ribeiro plays a one-two with Eugenio Izquierdo and rushes in on goal... Samuel Ribeiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.45
Nicholas Etherington knocks the ball forward to Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Marvin Lumsdon. Excellent save.
34.57
Rafael Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg King. Greg King chips the ball to his team mate, David Rego. David Rego shoots from 20 yards. Pedro Carmona easily gets down and covers it.
36.26
Alejandro Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Deniaud. Arnauld Deniaud shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
42.01
Darl De Vet knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Rae.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Nottingham Forest start the second half!
53.34
Greg King threads the ball through to David Rego. David Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.12
Rodrigo Pinheiro decides to run forward with the ball. With great vision, Rodrigo Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Lumsdon who gathers it comfortably.
55.15
Salvador Eriberto threads the ball through to David Rego. David Rego shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.12
2-1Darl De Vet catches Bart Alberda on the ankles. Darl De Vet is shown the yellow card! Bart Alberda stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.03
2-1Leicester City have made 2 substitutions with Stephane Sitruk replacing Arnauld Deniaud and Graeme Hendrie replacing Ralph Potts .
61.06
Rafael Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. David Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Rego whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
63.04
Dado Carisso sees Alejandro Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Fernandez threads the ball through to Nicholas Etherington. Nicholas Etherington shoots from outside the area but Marvin Lumsdon is on top of it.
71.37
Rafael Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to David Rego who brings the ball under control. David Rego plays the ball forward to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
73.49
Rafael Hernandez flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Ribeiro who takes it down. Samuel Ribeiro takes it forward alone. Samuel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pedro Carmona gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
77.03
Leicester City have made a substitution with Frank Henry replacing Bart Alberda .
87.39
Greg King knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Greg King flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Zick who brings the ball under control. Kevin Zick shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
31.1%
44.6%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg King of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marvin Lumsdon (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jeroen Venema (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Hernandez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Darl De Vet (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Ronnie Dodd (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Salvador Eriberto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samuel Ribeiro (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Greg King (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | David Rego (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin Zick (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Johan Deloumeau (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Alves (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darren Mike (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Carmona (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Wes Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dado Carisso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stuart Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alejandro Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ralph Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arnauld Deniaud (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bart Alberda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicholas Etherington (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stephane Sitruk (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graeme Hendrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frank Henry (ATT) | 6 | |