Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 19,201 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
6.24
0-0Ronnie Hall passes the ball forward to Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roland Aulanier who gathers it comfortably.
10.33
0-0Jermaine Salmon hacks Francis Middleton from behind! The referee calls over Jermaine Salmon and warns him to calm down! Francis Middleton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.00
Gregorio Caballero makes a simple pass to Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.57
Andre Jardim passes the ball forward to Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brendan Hurst.
16.23
0-0Rafael Andrade makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.45
Clive Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Christie. Adam Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd plays a perfect one-two with Alfredo Moya and rushes in on goal... Oleg Lloyd shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.29
Brendan Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Caballero. Gregorio Caballero advances with the ball. Gregorio Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.23
Brendan Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Hibbs. Richard Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon shoots from distance but it is miles over!
26.42
0-0Francis Middleton hacks Adam Christie from behind! The referee calls over Francis Middleton and warns him to calm down! Adam Christie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.24
Gregorio Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.27
Ronnie Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.20
Rafael Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
48.43
0-0Ronnie Hall brings the ball forward. Ronnie Hall passes the ball forward but Daniel Blanco is offside!
49.07
0-0Stephen Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Caballero. Gregorio Caballero makes a probing pass to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Isaiah Mendez is on top of it.
54.47
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
59.26
Rafael Andrade makes a probing pass to Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Roland Aulanier manages to gather it comfortably.
63.00
0-1Damien Watson passes the ball forward to Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.21
Adam Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.38
Rafael Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roland Aulanier who gathers it comfortably.
72.48
Thomas Sbaccanti passes the ball forward to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Roland Aulanier!
75.54
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.04
Thomas Sbaccanti flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Hurst.
78.56
Stephen Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Watson. Damien Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Isaiah Mendez.
85.49
Damien Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Isaiah Mendez!
87.49
Damien Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Isaiah Mendez manages to gather it comfortably.
89.22
Adam Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
25.9%
45.9%
28.2%
Scorers
| Alfredo Moya 63 |