Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
2.56
1-0Mast H. Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza goes all the way! Gianni Mendoza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.52
1-0Arsenal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Nottingham Forest's defence.
15.09
1-0Mast H. Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Rio Potts is on top of it.
24.30
Ralph Rogers takes it forward alone. Ralph Rogers threads the ball through to Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Rio Potts manages to keep it out.
26.57
Tom Jurion makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mast H. Kanu. Mast H. Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Chadwick. Tim Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson tries a spectacular strike but Rio Potts is on top of it.
30.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
32.14
1-0José Anaya barges into René Blanc. The referee calls over José Anaya and warns him to calm down! René Blanc runs off the knock.
33.29
Arsenal are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.33
1-0Carl Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
René Blanc threads the ball through to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mohammed Dugbatey easily smothers it.
48.52
Piotr Kozminski passes the ball forward to Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.11
Ralph Rogers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Kirkland. Carl Kirkland decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.14
1-0René Blanc makes a probing pass to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.33
René Blanc knocks the ball forward to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden goes all the way! Arthur Dryden shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arthur Dryden!
57.15
Eddie Walker threads the ball through to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Mohammed Dugbatey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.11
Kubilay Ayaz sees a break and surges forward. Kubilay Ayaz makes a simple pass to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arthur Dryden!
63.57
José Anaya knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza plays a perfect one-two with Tim Chadwick and rushes in on goal... Gianni Mendoza rockets a shot on goal but somehow Rio Potts manages to keep it out.
66.23
Mark Newby makes a beautiful solo run. Mark Newby whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Rio Potts!
69.36
Eddie Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
72.41
Nottingham Forest are easily keeping Arsenal at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
77.37
1-3Tim Chadwick barges into Jakob Prantl. Tim Chadwick is warned by the referee! Jakob Prantl gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.37
Arsenal are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
78.07
Ralph Rogers makes a simple pass to José Anaya. José Anaya makes a simple pass to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza plays a perfect one-two with Warren Richardson and rushes in on goal... Gianni Mendoza shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Rio Potts had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
81.19
Bruno Caniggia makes a simple pass to José Anaya. José Anaya passes the ball forward to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson shoots from just inside the box. Rio Potts is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.21
Benoit Ficini threads the ball through to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker threads the ball through to Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.55
Eddie Walker makes a probing pass to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Caniggia.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
30.4%
43.5%
26.1%
Scorers
| Gianni Mendoza 3, 78 Warren Richardson 81 | Arthur Dryden 54, 60 Nigel Peckham 57 |