Match Report


Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Edward ClarkeE. Clarke48
G
1captain
G
50Henry BouldH. Bould
Tony KirklandT. Kirkland42
D
2
D
45Nigel MortensenN. Mortensen
Edward WrightE. Wright41
D
3
D
41Vinicio E. ScarponiV. Scarponi
Ashley EdghillA. Edghill40
D
4
D
40Niccolo MontagueN. Montague
Graeme CarterG. Carter38
D
5
M
42Ben DrydenB. Dryden
Paul BrambleP. Bramble52
M
6
M
39Adam JeffersA. Jeffers
David BarryD. Barry50
M
7
M
39Del DeaneD. Deane
Harvey MiddletonH. Middleton43
M
captain8
M
36Joao AndradeJ. Andrade
Trevor FlintlockT. Flintlock57
A
9
A
47Colin KeeganC. Keegan
Jason BrittonJ. Britton53
A
10
A
47Del BlackD. Black
Shaun WetherallS. Wetherall41
A
11
A
46Tommy WallworkT. Wallwork
 
Damien MannD. Mann42
M
12
A
45Aaron BrandA. Brand
Trevor Le SauxT. Le Saux41
M
13
G
45Les BurgessL. Burgess
Neil MontagueN. Montague40
G
14
D
38Trevor KingT. King

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 2,667 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jermaine Gilchrist.


0.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
2.44
Edward Wright catches Colin Keegan on the ankles. The referee brings Edward Wright to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Keegan runs off the knock.
3.22
Ben Dryden threads the ball through to Del Black. Del Black controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.43
Jason Britton clumsily knocks into Niccolo Montague. The referee warns Jason Britton to calm down! Niccolo Montague stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.58
Harvey Middleton knocks the ball forward to Jason Britton. Jason Britton tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Henry Bould.
16.36
David Barry sees Shaun Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Wetherall tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.15
Graeme Carter flicks a high pass forward. Paul Bramble collects the pass. Paul Bramble knocks the ball forward to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall makes a deft header. Henry Bould didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.02
Paul Bramble makes a probing pass to Jason Britton. With some swift thinking, Jason Britton plays the ball forward to Shaun Wetherall who has made a great run into the box. Shaun Wetherall rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.45
Nigel Mortensen sees Adam Jeffers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Del Black. Del Black controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.36
Harvey Middleton receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Bramble. Harvey Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Jason Britton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.23
Graeme Carter flicks a high pass forward. David Barry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Barry knocks the ball forward to Jason Britton. Jason Britton runs straight at the defence! Jason Britton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
36.45
Ben Dryden catches Harvey Middleton on the ankles. Ben Dryden is warned by the referee! Harvey Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.35
Nigel Mortensen takes it forward alone. Nigel Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Wallwork collects the pass. Tommy Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Del Black. Del Black knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Edward Clarke picks it out of the air!
42.02
Nigel Mortensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Jeffers. Adam Jeffers makes a simple pass to Colin Keegan. Colin Keegan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
44.56
Ben Dryden flicks a high ball forward to Colin Keegan who takes it down. Colin Keegan plays a quick one-two with Tommy Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Colin Keegan takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oldham Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic kick off!
48.02
Edward Wright passes the ball forward to David Barry. David Barry flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Wetherall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Wetherall makes a defence splitting pass to Jason Britton. Jason Britton shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.43
Joao Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Black. Del Black shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
55.44
Ben Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Black. Del Black passes the ball forward but Colin Keegan is offside!
60.23
Nottingham Forest have made 3 substitutions with Damien Mann replacing Trevor Flintlock, Trevor Le Saux replacing Jason Britton and Neil Montague replacing Shaun Wetherall .Oldham Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Les Burgess replacing Nigel Mortensen and Trevor King replacing Tommy Wallwork .
63.21
David Barry passes the ball forward to Trevor Le Saux. Trevor Le Saux edges inside the box! Trevor Le Saux tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
66.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Joao Andrade plays the ball forward to Colin Keegan. Colin Keegan shoots from outside the area. Edward Clarke comfortably gets down and covers it.
72.58
Adam Jeffers plays the ball forward to Del Black. Del Black shoots from 20 yards. Del Black scores for Oldham Athletic!!
78.36
Paul Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Montague. Neil Montague shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
87.50
Paul Bramble barges into Del Deane. Paul Bramble is shown the yellow card! Del Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Trevor King comes in with a late challenge on Edward Wright. Trevor King is warned by the referee! Edward Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Nottingham Forest

Oldham Athletic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
25%
45.8%
29.2%

Scorers
Jason Britton 28
Del Black 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Britton of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Edward Clarke (GK)
7
2.Tony Kirkland (DEF)
6
3.Edward Wright (DEF)
6
4.Ashley Edghill (DEF)
6
5.Graeme Carter (DEF)
6
6.Paul Bramble (MID)yellow card
6
7.David Barry (MID)
8
8.Harvey Middleton (MID)
6
9.Trevor Flintlock (ATT)
6
10.Jason Britton (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Shaun Wetherall (ATT)
7
 
12.Damien Mann (MID)
6
13.Trevor Le Saux (MID)
6
14.Neil Montague (GK)
6

1.Henry Bould (GK)
7
2.Nigel Mortensen (DEF)
7
3.Vinicio E. Scarponi (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Montague (DEF)
6
5.Ben Dryden (MID)
6
6.Adam Jeffers (MID)
7
7.Del Deane (MID)
6
8.Joao Andrade (MID)
6
9.Colin Keegan (ATT)
6
10.Del Black (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Tommy Wallwork (ATT)
6
 
12.Aaron Brand (ATT)
0
13.Les Burgess (GK)
6
14.Trevor King (DEF)
5