Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 19,247 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off the first half!
6.33
0-0Bruno Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Semedo. Guilherme Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Moutinho.
8.26
0-0Muzzy Özalan passes the ball forward to Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers plays a perfect one-two with Lucian Olteanu and rushes in on goal... Wesley Rogers shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Mohammed Dugbatey manages to gather it comfortably.
14.53
Mark Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Marek Pol is on top of it.
15.54
Mark Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza knocks in a cross ball towards Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.17
0-0Mathias Dahlin barges into Tom Jurion. The referee calls over Mathias Dahlin and warns him to calm down! Tom Jurion hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.54
Mark Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Schöll.
24.20
0-0Trevor Mccann sees a break and surges forward. Trevor Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucian Olteanu but he's offside!
26.17
0-0Trevor Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Semedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guilherme Semedo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.17
0-0Ralph Rogers flicks the ball to his team mate, José Anaya. José Anaya takes it forward alone. José Anaya lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.17
David Riegler sweeps the ball long. Mathias Dahlin shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.08
Pedro Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Trevor Mccann. Trevor Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucian Olteanu. Lucian Olteanu knocks in a cross ball towards Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.57
José Anaya knocks the ball forward to Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.40
Florian Hermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
47.31
0-1Pedro Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zbigniew Boniek. Zbigniew Boniek makes a beautiful solo run. Zbigniew Boniek chips the ball to his team mate, Lucian Olteanu. Lucian Olteanu takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Mohammed Dugbatey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.21
Muzzy Özalan flicks the ball to his team mate, Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers whips in a cross ball towards Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.56
Bruno Caniggia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Anaya. José Anaya threads the ball through to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marek Pol who gathers it comfortably.
55.04
Pedro Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zbigniew Boniek. Zbigniew Boniek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers finds some space and shoots from distance. Mohammed Dugbatey easily smothers it.
60.05
Bruno Caniggia knocks the ball forward to Florian Hermann. Florian Hermann kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.04
Trevor Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers kicks a strong pass forward to Lucian Olteanu but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.01
Mark Newby surges forward with the ball. Mark Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza powers a header at goal. Gianni Mendoza scores for Nottingham Forest!!
77.08
José Anaya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Moutinho.
78.54
2-1Trevor Mccann barges into Guilherme Semedo. The referee calls over Trevor Mccann and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Guilherme Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.35
Ralph Rogers passes the ball forward to Mark Newby. Mark Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren shoots from outside the area. Niklas Rosengren scores for Nottingham Forest!!
89.36
Mathias Dahlin comes in with a late challenge on José Anaya. Mathias Dahlin is given another warning by the referee! José Anaya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%
Scorers
| Gianni Mendoza 60, 72 Niklas Rosengren 81 | Lucian Olteanu 47 |