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 City. A crowd of 12,300 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off!
4.11
0-0Titus Lee flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Fernandes. Antonio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.29
Richard Kanoute controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Fernandes. Antonio Fernandes makes a probing pass between the defence to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.02
1-0Michael James kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Kanoute. Richard Kanoute kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.03
1-0Titus Lee receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Higginbotham. Titus Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Wayne Huckerby clumsily knocks into Marvin Hackworth. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
20.35
1-0Teddy Fabiano plays the ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
27.04
Mohammed Verschuere makes a probing pass to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Verschuere. Mohammed Verschuere jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
28.41
Titus Lee flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Jose Serrano as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
29.15
1-0Richard Kanoute takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jose Serrano scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
32.58
James Benali breaks forward. James Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jose Serrano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.47
1-0Richard Kanoute makes a probing pass to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Edwards.
45.00
With great imagination, Paul Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Antonio Fernandes. Antonio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
49.20
Alexandre Quaresma sees space and advances. Alexandre Quaresma makes a simple pass to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Molowny.
51.42
Rodolfo Cruz breaks forward. Rodolfo Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni Zonneveld who brings the ball under control. Giovanni Zonneveld tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Isaiah Walsh manages to keep it out.
54.47
1-0Mohammed Verschuere catches Michael James on the ankles. Mohammed Verschuere is shown the yellow card! Michael James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.01
Marvin Hackworth makes a beautiful solo run. Marvin Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Fernandes. Antonio Fernandes whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.05
2-0Manchester City have made a substitution with Sven Rösler replacing Giovanni Zonneveld .
65.52
James Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Fernandes. Antonio Fernandes cuts inside the box! Antonio Fernandes takes a shot at goal. Jose Serrano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.29
Liam Edwards sees space and advances. Liam Edwards makes a simple pass to Mohammed Verschuere. Mohammed Verschuere sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Isaiah Walsh. Excellent save.
78.35
Richard Kanoute sees Antonio Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Fernandes shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
24.3%
47.1%
28.6%
Scorers
| Marvin Hackworth 10 Antonio Fernandes 55, 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Fernandes of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Walsh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albert Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michael James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Benali (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Titus Lee (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Kanoute (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jamie Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ian Cooper (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marvin Hackworth (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Antonio Fernandes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ivan Neville (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Heskey (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Shearer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Serrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodolfo Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Liam Edwards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wayne Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Fabiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Norman Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giovanni Zonneveld (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronnie Van Der Meyde (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mohammed Verschuere (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Sven Rösler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Albert Lozano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darren Beagrie (GK) | 0 | |