Match Report


Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Hexi LeeHexi Lee Duane Holl Duane Holl
Isaiah WalshI. Walsh64
G
1
G
63Felipe CruzF. Cruz
Ledley CoppingL. Copping56
D
2
D
55Gavin MercerG. Mercer
Albert MolownyA. Molowny63
D
3
D
50Moritz KaiserM. Kaiser
James BenaliJ. Benali69
D
4captain
D
59Gianni PergolizziG. Pergolizzi
Anthony HeskeyA. Heskey57
M
5
D
62Jacek RzasaJ. Rzasa
Paul HigginbothamP. Higginbotham61
M
6
M
52Ivan PottsI. Potts
Syd ClemenceS. Clemence60
M
7
M
56Alejandro KikoA. Kiko
Steve BallS. Ball57
M
8
M
57Francis RodriguesF. Rodrigues
Ian CooperI. Cooper65
A
9
A
59Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Marvin HackworthM. Hackworth69
A
captain10
A
67Scott HendersonS. Henderson
David ShearerD. Shearer62
A
11
A
67Cristiano MonteiroC. Monteiro
 
Ivan NevilleI. Neville45
G
12
D
49Barry TalanB. Talan
Jamie MillsJ. Mills46
M
13
M
50Mervin MakinM. Makin
Antonio FernandesA. Fernandes61
A
14
A
47Sol WilliamsonS. Williamson

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 13,708 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the match underway!
3.54
Albert Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Paul Higginbotham controls it well on his chest. Paul Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
4.42
Francis Rodrigues sees a break and surges forward. Francis Rodrigues knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Higginbotham.
9.39
Albert Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth knocks the ball forward, putting David Shearer through on goal. David Shearer tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.06
Moritz Kaiser chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues makes an attacking run forward. Francis Rodrigues knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Copping.
12.36
Ledley Copping makes a simple pass to James Benali. James Benali hits a low pass to Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.13
Jacek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward. Francis Rodrigues holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Francis Rodrigues plays the ball forward to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson makes a probing pass to Cristiano Monteiro but he's offside!
24.44
Ledley Copping hits a low pass to Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence makes a probing pass to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.03
Paul Higginbotham hits a low pass to Steve Ball. Steve Ball hits a low pass to David Shearer. David Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.34
Paul Higginbotham sees Marvin Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Hackworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Felipe Cruz.
29.19
It's a corner kick which Syd Clemence takes quickly, playing the ball short to Anthony Heskey. Gianni Pergolizzi steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
30.15
Anthony Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards David Shearer. David Shearer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
32.10
Syd Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mercer.
34.45
Gavin Mercer threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Molowny.
36.23
Syd Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.19
James Benali makes a beautiful solo run. James Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper shoots from long range but Felipe Cruz is on top of it.
40.27
Ledley Copping takes it forward alone. Ledley Copping knocks the ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
42.42
Francis Rodrigues flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell collects the pass. Stephen Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Isaiah Walsh had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
49.13
Alejandro Kiko makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Kiko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.00
Moritz Kaiser makes a simple pass to Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell collects the pass. Stephen Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.15
Showing composure, Moritz Kaiser plays the ball forward to Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.49
Albert Molowny catches Alejandro Kiko on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.49
Free kick to Sheffield United just outside the area...
62.55
Alejandro Kiko takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
63.37
Paul Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
67.32
Gavin Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro makes a convincing header but is denied by Isaiah Walsh. Excellent save.
73.00
Anthony Heskey takes a quick throw-in. Ledley Copping brings the ball forward. Ledley Copping threads a neat ball through to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Kaiser.
77.17
Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Antonio Fernandes replacing Ian Cooper .
81.52
Paul Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Hackworth who takes it down. Marvin Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards David Shearer. David Shearer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Gianni Pergolizzi happens to be in the right place to block it.
83.50
Anthony Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Higginbotham. Paul Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to David Shearer. David Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Kaiser.
87.47
Moritz Kaiser hits a low pass to Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson controls it well on his chest. Scott Henderson shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Nottingham Forest

Sheffield United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
28.7%
40.6%
30.7%

Scorers
Scott Henderson 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Henderson of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Isaiah Walsh (GK)
6
2.Ledley Copping (DEF)
8
3.Albert Molowny (DEF)yellow card
5
4.James Benali (DEF)
7
5.Anthony Heskey (MID)
7
6.Paul Higginbotham (MID)
7
7.Syd Clemence (MID)
7
8.Steve Ball (MID)
6
9.Ian Cooper (ATT)
6
10.Marvin Hackworth (ATT)
7
11.David Shearer (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivan Neville (GK)
0
13.Jamie Mills (MID)
0
14.Antonio Fernandes (ATT)
6

1.Felipe Cruz (GK)
8
2.Gavin Mercer (DEF)
8
3.Moritz Kaiser (DEF)
7
4.Gianni Pergolizzi (DEF)
7
5.Jacek Rzasa (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Potts (MID)
6
7.Alejandro Kiko (MID)
8
8.Francis Rodrigues (MID)
8
9.Stephen Campbell (ATT)
8
10.Scott Henderson (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Cristiano Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Barry Talan (DEF)
0
13.Mervin Makin (MID)
0
14.Sol Williamson (ATT)
0