Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Southampton. A crowd of 9,154 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the match underway!
3.56
0-0Alejandro Croce flicks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.50
Don Hendry knocks the ball forward to Frederico Ruiz. Frederico Ruiz passes the ball forward to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly plays a perfect one-two with Jacob Scholes and rushes in on goal... Djibrill Bailly makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.40
0-0Carl Watson makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
14.56
Danny Hamilton makes a simple pass to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
15.46
1-0Christian Nocerino knocks the ball forward to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Collymore. Marvin Collymore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.13
Ben Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Djibrill Bailly!
24.55
Ben Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.26
Christian Nocerino threads the ball through to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly shoots from long range but it flies wide!
33.34
2-0Gary Vernazza passes the ball forward to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stan Weaver.
39.09
Gary Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
42.41
Don Hendry knocks the ball forward to Christian Nocerino. Christian Nocerino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Collymore. Marvin Collymore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Schumacher.
45.00
Alan Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Nocerino. Christian Nocerino chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Collymore. Marvin Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the second half underway!
47.51
Ben Galli brings the ball forward. Ben Galli whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes powers a header at goal. Richard Nicholls manages to gather it comfortably.
49.41
Alejandro Croce takes it forward alone. Alejandro Croce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
57.45
2-0Robert Ferdinand catches Djibrill Bailly on the ankles. The referee calls over Robert Ferdinand and warns him to calm down! Djibrill Bailly stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.09
Ben Galli makes a simple pass to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.07
Don Hendry passes the ball forward to Alejandro Croce. Alejandro Croce threads the ball through to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.10
Darren Shearer hacks Don Hendry from behind! The referee calls over Darren Shearer and warns him to calm down! Don Hendry runs off the knock.
63.47
Don Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Nocerino. Christian Nocerino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Collymore. Marvin Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.57
2-0Graeme Christie barges into Teddy Gascoigne. The referee calls over Graeme Christie and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.04
Carl Watson passes the ball forward to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Hendry.
73.57
Alejandro Croce makes a probing pass to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly plays a perfect one-two with Jacob Scholes and rushes in on goal... Djibrill Bailly rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Nicholls easily smothers it!
83.08
Alejandro Croce advances with the ball. Alejandro Croce knocks in a cross ball towards Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
84.24
Vincenzo Schumacher passes the ball forward to Thierry Bloomer. Thierry Bloomer threads the ball through to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Hendry.
87.32
Danny Hamilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
27.7%
42.2%
30.1%
Scorers