Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 20,508 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
0-0Tom Jurion passes the ball forward to Guilherme Semedo. Guilherme Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
4.21
1-0Ralph Rogers threads the ball through to Mark Newby. Mark Newby makes a probing pass to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Warren Richardson!
8.28
1-0Guilherme Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren shoots from long range. Stuart Gemmill easily smothers it.
9.48
1-0Guilherme Semedo makes a probing pass to Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.52
Craig Hansen makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Hansen goes all the way! Craig Hansen shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.43
José Anaya flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Eadie.
21.13
Emile Ward threads the ball through to Seb Michel. Seb Michel shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.03
Guilherme Semedo threads the ball through to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.18
Florian Hermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Black.
28.17
Mark Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza plays a perfect one-two with Niklas Rosengren and rushes in on goal... Gianni Mendoza takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Stuart Gemmill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.50
Craig Hansen makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Michel. Seb Michel heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.28
Pascal Breitner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal passes the ball forward to Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.51
Tom Jurion makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Hermann. Florian Hermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson goes all the way! Warren Richardson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Stuart Gemmill is on top of it.
42.45
Billy Eadie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
44.05
2-1Emile Ward catches Guilherme Semedo on the ankles. Emile Ward is given a warning by the referee! Guilherme Semedo runs off the knock.
45.00
2-1Alonso Carvajal clumsily knocks into Guilherme Semedo. Alonso Carvajal is warned by the referee! Guilherme Semedo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off!
51.35
Emile Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.39
2-1Bruno Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Newby. Mark Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Mendoza but he's offside!
57.47
Thierry Black passes the ball forward to Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal sees space and advances. Alonso Carvajal whips in a cross ball towards Seb Michel. Seb Michel powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.10
Bruno Caniggia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Newby. Mark Newby makes a simple pass to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.01
Mark Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
63.21
José Anaya knocks the ball forward to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.53
José Anaya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson goes all the way! Warren Richardson shoots from just inside the box. Stuart Gemmill easily smothers it.
78.44
Alonso Carvajal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.25
Mark Newby flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson lofts in a cross ball towards Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren powers a header at goal. Stuart Gemmill easily picks it out of the air!
85.20
Bruno Caniggia knocks the ball to his team mate, José Anaya. José Anaya kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.45
Florian Hermann kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson whips in a cross ball towards Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
25.6%
42.2%
32.2%
Scorers