Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lee HibbsL. Hibbs44
G
captain1
G
48Edward ClarkeE. Clarke
Simon KingS. King53
D
2
D
42Tony KirklandT. Kirkland
Simon VenusS. Venus47
D
3
D
41Edward WrightE. Wright
Del SmitheD. Smithe46
D
4
D
40Ashley EdghillA. Edghill
Paolo CleggP. Clegg38
D
5
D
38Graeme CarterG. Carter
Steve CarrickS. Carrick64
M
6
M
52Paul BrambleP. Bramble
Tim GreeningT. Greening55
M
7
M
50David BarryD. Barry
Dean RizaD. Riza50
M
8captain
M
43Harvey MiddletonH. Middleton
Wes SimonsenW. Simonsen39
M
9
A
57Trevor FlintlockT. Flintlock
Robert ChristieR. Christie41
A
10
A
53Jason BrittonJ. Britton
Chris GriffinC. Griffin39
A
11
A
41Shaun WetherallS. Wetherall
 
Bill ChadwickB. Chadwick39
G
12
M
42Damien MannD. Mann
Jermaine ForbesJ. Forbes39
A
13
M
41Trevor Le SauxT. Le Saux
Peter SummerbellP. Summerbell38
M
14
G
40Neil MontagueN. Montague

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 2,669 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town kick off!
6.08
Tim Greening controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.43
Paul Bramble sees Jason Britton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Britton whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Flintlock. With a superhuman jump, Trevor Flintlock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Del Smithe steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
20.46
Dean Riza flicks a high pass forward. Robert Christie collects the pass. Robert Christie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.32
Paul Bramble passes the ball forward to Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.44
Del Smithe clumsily knocks into Trevor Flintlock. Del Smithe is given a warning by the referee! Trevor Flintlock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.36
Harvey Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Jason Britton controls it well on his chest. Jason Britton whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Simon King.
34.19
Chris Griffin clumsily knocks into Edward Wright. Chris Griffin is warned by the referee! Edward Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.08
Steve Carrick flicks a high pass forward. Robert Christie controls it well on his chest. Robert Christie shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
47.45
Del Smithe hits a low pass to Wes Simonsen. Wes Simonsen plays the ball forward to Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Edward Clarke smothers it!
49.10
Dean Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Christie and advances towards the goal... Chris Griffin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.42
Steve Carrick flicks a high pass forward to Chris Griffin who brings the ball under control. Chris Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.44
Huddersfield Town have made a substitution with Peter Summerbell replacing Dean Riza .Nottingham Forest have made 3 substitutions with Damien Mann replacing Trevor Flintlock, Trevor Le Saux replacing Jason Britton and Neil Montague replacing Shaun Wetherall .
65.14
Peter Summerbell makes a probing pass to Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Robert Christie is offside!
72.27
Del Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Summerbell. Peter Summerbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Christie. Robert Christie whips in a cross ball towards Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.03
Tim Greening controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Griffin. Chris Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edward Clarke who gathers it comfortably.
77.31
Steve Carrick makes a high pass forward. Chris Griffin shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Chris Griffin plays a one-two with Robert Christie and rushes in on goal... Chris Griffin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
78.25
Tim Greening clumsily knocks into David Barry. The referee calls over Tim Greening and shows him a yellow card! David Barry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.55
Peter Summerbell takes it forward alone. Peter Summerbell plays a quick one-two with Robert Christie and rushes in on goal... Peter Summerbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Edward Clarke comfortably smothers it!
89.01
Harvey Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Le Saux. Trevor Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Venus.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Nottingham Forest
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
16.9%
50.8%
32.3%

Scorers
Chris Griffin 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Griffin of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Lee Hibbs (GK)
6
2.Simon King (DEF)
7
3.Simon Venus (DEF)
6
4.Del Smithe (DEF)
7
5.Paolo Clegg (DEF)
6
6.Steve Carrick (MID)
7
7.Tim Greening (MID)yellow card
6
8.Dean Riza (MID)
6
9.Wes Simonsen (MID)
7
10.Robert Christie (ATT)
8
11.Chris Griffin (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Bill Chadwick (GK)
0
13.Jermaine Forbes (ATT)
0
14.Peter Summerbell (MID)
8

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)
6
7.David Barry (MID)
6
8.Harvey Middleton (MID)
7
9.Trevor Flintlock (ATT)
6
10.Jason Britton (ATT)
6
11.Shaun Wetherall (ATT)
6
 
12.Damien Mann (MID)
6
13.Trevor Le Saux (MID)
6
14.Neil Montague (GK)
6