Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,219 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the first half underway!
3.22
0-0Jody Galli knocks the ball forward to Lomano Wright. Lomano Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.27
Ben Galli decides to run forward with the ball. Ben Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.22
0-0Henry Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Eder. Kai Eder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.42
Christian Nocerino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Jack.
16.36
0-0George Kahn comes in with a late challenge on Christian Nocerino. George Kahn is shown the yellow card! Christian Nocerino runs off the knock.
16.36
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.44
Wayne Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Eder. Kai Eder shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
44.18
1-0Ben Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Collymore. Marvin Collymore passes the ball forward to Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the second half underway!
49.49
1-0Christian Nocerino makes a simple pass to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Neil Galli manages to gather it comfortably.
51.12
Frederico Ruiz passes the ball forward to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.37
Lomano Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess shoots from long range but it is miles over!
57.15
Alejandro Croce sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Croce passes the ball forward to Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.41
Christian Nocerino brings the ball forward. Christian Nocerino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.57
1-0George Kahn hacks Christian Nocerino from behind! George Kahn is warned by the referee! Christian Nocerino runs off the knock.
72.29
Nottingham Forest are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.41
Graeme Christie threads the ball through to Alejandro Croce. Alejandro Croce takes it forward alone. Alejandro Croce whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Collymore. Marvin Collymore directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.20
Alan Gray makes a probing pass to Christian Nocerino. Christian Nocerino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Collymore. Marvin Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.04
Christian Nocerino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.40
Ben Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Collymore. Marvin Collymore shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Neil Galli easily smothers it!
87.41
Frederico Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer powers a header at goal but somehow Neil Galli manages to keep it out.
89.21
Alan Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Galli. Ben Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Collymore. Marvin Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Neil Galli.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
24.4%
51.3%
24.4%
Scorers
| Nick Bloomer 44 |