Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play St. Johnstone in this friendly game. A crowd of 11,984 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.


0.00
St. Johnstone start the match!
2.24
Alex Morton comes in with a late challenge on David Shearer. Alex Morton is shown the yellow card! David Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.46
Anthony Heskey receives the ball from a throw-in from Damien Bridges. Anthony Heskey makes a probing pass to Richard Kanoute. Richard Kanoute makes a probing pass to Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez edges inside the box! Eduardo Nunez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
8.36
With imagination, Damien Bridges picks a pass forward to Anthony Heskey. Anthony Heskey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eduardo Nunez through on goal. Some good footwork from Eduardo Nunez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.55
Richard Morrison lofts the ball long. Tommaso Poggi knocks the ball forward to Colin McGrory but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.21
Anthony Heskey hacks Richard James from behind! Anthony Heskey is warned by the referee! Richard James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.28
Richard Morrison clumsily knocks into Eduardo Nunez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.41
Richard Kanoute makes a probing pass to Anthony Heskey. Anthony Heskey plays a quick one-two with Paulo Jesus and rushes in on goal... Anthony Heskey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Don Hendry. Excellent save.
24.20
Bakary Roth makes a simple pass to Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs skips past Albert Butragueno! Daniele Jacobs shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.08
Ledley Copping passes the ball forward to Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus plays a scrappy one-two with David Shearer and advances towards the goal... Paulo Jesus tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
28.48
Richard Kanoute makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Don Hendry.
29.28
Anthony Heskey takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Damien Bridges. Some silky footwork from Damien Bridges provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.36
Drazen Boban flicks a high pass forward. David Shearer controls it well on his chest. David Shearer plays a scrappy one-two with Paulo Jesus and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Don Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
38.34
Bakary Roth surges forward with the ball. Bakary Roth knocks in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James makes a convincing header but is denied by Duncan Newby. Excellent save.
42.07
Eduardo Nunez surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Paulo Jesus scores for Nottingham Forest!!
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
54.23
Richard James threads a neat ball through to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
61.52
Richard Kanoute knocks the ball to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer passes the ball forward but Paulo Jesus is offside!
66.06
Richard Morrison knocks the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James threads a neat ball through to Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Duncan Newby.
69.15
Richard James decides to run forward with the ball. Richard James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Roth. Bakary Roth shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
71.44
Alex Morton takes it forward alone. Alex Morton hits a low pass to Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.48
Warren Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Heskey. Anthony Heskey makes a probing pass to David Shearer. David Shearer makes a great pass forward. Paulo Jesus runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.38
Drazen Boban barges into Richard Morrison. Drazen Boban is given a warning by the referee! Richard Morrison gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.57
With great vision, John Dickov plays the ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory plays a one-two with Daniele Jacobs and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Colin McGrory provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Newby smothers it!
84.11
Paulo Jesus makes a probing pass to Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez 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. Fabulous save!
87.55
Drazen Boban takes it forward alone. Drazen Boban plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Nunez and rushes in on goal... Andy Hansen clumsily knocks into Drazen Boban. Drazen Boban appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
20.9%
49.3%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Jesus of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Newby (GK)
7
2.Damien Bridges (DEF)
6
3.Albert Butragueno (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Copping (DEF)
6
5.Warren Howey (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Heskey (MID)
6
7.Richard Kanoute (MID)
6
8.Drazen Boban (MID)
6
9.Paulo Jesus (ATT)goal scored
9
10.David Shearer (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Eduardo Nunez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Isaiah Walsh (GK)
0
13.Torsten Koschmieder (MID)
0
14.Ian Cooper (ATT)
0

1.Don Hendry (GK)
7
2.Kevin Law (DEF)
6
3.Richard Morrison (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Alex Morton (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Andy Hansen (DEF)
6
6.Bakary Roth (MID)
7
7.Richard James (MID)
7
8.Colin McGrory (ATT)
6
9.Tommaso Poggi (ATT)
6
10.Daniele Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
7
11.John Dickov (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Johnstone (GK)
0
13.John McGrory (MID)
0
14.Dominic Cleland (DEF)
0