Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 4,235 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Crystal Palace kick off the first half!
10.50
0-0Alistair Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Peters. Tim Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcello Brioschi.
14.52
0-0Titus Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Bravo. Michael Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Venus. Kieron Venus shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.32
Michael Bravo threads the ball through to John Neville. John Neville shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.43
Muzzy Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.49
0-0Tim Peters comes in with a late challenge on Titus Riggott. The referee calls over Tim Peters and shows him a yellow card! Titus Riggott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.58
J-David Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz knocks the ball forward to Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
30.57
0-0Crystal Palace are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Nottingham Forest's defence.
32.49
Morris Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Nygaard. Jan Nygaard chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Peters. Tim Peters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.06
0-0John Arne Soltvedt catches John Neville on the ankles. John Arne Soltvedt is warned by the referee! John Neville runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off!
53.11
0-0Jan Nygaard sees a break and surges forward. Jan Nygaard tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Vinicio E. Statuto manages to keep it out.
59.27
Marcello Brioschi makes a probing pass to Michael Bravo. Michael Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Venus. Kieron Venus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.25
Albert James knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Gascoigne. Alistair Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Alistair Gascoigne shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Vinicio E. Statuto manages to gather it comfortably.
66.26
Michael Bravo threads the ball through to Kieron Venus. Kieron Venus finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.24
Alistair Gascoigne threads the ball through to Tim Peters. Tim Peters shoots from 25 yards. Vinicio E. Statuto easily smothers it.
73.32
0-0Muzzy Ayaz comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Gascoigne. The referee calls over Muzzy Ayaz and warns him to calm down! Alistair Gascoigne gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.05
Alistair Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Peters. Tim Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Riggott.
90.00
Jan Nygaard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Peters. Tim Peters shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vinicio E. Statuto easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
The man of the match was awarded to Vinicio E. Statuto of Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
26.1%
47.8%
26.1%