Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 17,888 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Nottingham Forest and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Nottingham Forest and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the match underway!
6.25
0-0Younès Bourakba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.35
1-0Tom Jurion knocks the ball forward to José Anaya. José Anaya knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks 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!!
12.59
Carl Kirkland sees a break and surges forward. Carl Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.46
Thanassis Stefanopoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.47
1-0José Anaya kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson shoots from distance. Sven Helmer easily smothers it.
24.41
Thanassis Stefanopoulos makes a probing pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Mohammed Dugbatey manages to gather it comfortably.
26.40
1-0Eoin Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Rogers.
27.58
José Anaya flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sven Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
28.48
1-0José Anaya hacks Younès Bourakba from behind! The referee calls over José Anaya and warns him to calm down! Younès Bourakba stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.26
Younès Bourakba chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory flicks the ball with his head but somehow Mohammed Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
38.41
Mark Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Sven Helmer.
40.27
Fouzi Abdellaoui threads the ball through to Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Carl Kirkland hacks Eoin Redknapp from behind! Carl Kirkland is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Redknapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
57.25
Younès Bourakba makes a simple pass to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
65.14
Tom Jurion knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Kirkland. Carl Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sven Helmer manages to gather it comfortably.
66.57
Younès Bourakba advances with the ball. Younès Bourakba knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eben Amoah!
69.59
Younès Bourakba knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Caniggia.
73.07
José Anaya kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.20
Thanassis Stefanopoulos knocks the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
81.44
Eoin Redknapp surges forward with the ball. Eoin Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.50
José Anaya makes a simple pass to Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.36
Camille Malm sees a break and surges forward. Camille Malm threads the ball through to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
30%
50%
20%
Scorers