Match Report


Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Edward ClarkeE. Clarke48
G
1
G
51Gary ButtG. Butt
Tony KirklandT. Kirkland43
D
2
D
55Syd LinekerS. Lineker
Edward WrightE. Wright41
D
3
D
53Richard MendoncaR. Mendonca
Ashley EdghillA. Edghill40
D
4
D
51Gary LampardG. Lampard
Graeme CarterG. Carter38
D
5
M
59Kieron BenaliK. Benali
Paul BrambleP. Bramble52
M
6
M
58Jamie ElliottJ. Elliott
David BarryD. Barry50
M
7
M
53Nico SchachtN. Schacht
Harvey MiddletonH. Middleton43
M
captain8
M
47Steven MarrS. Marr
Trevor FlintlockT. Flintlock57
A
9
A
55Graeme ProctorG. Proctor
Jason BrittonJ. Britton53
A
10captain
A
48Robert FerdinandR. Ferdinand
Shaun WetherallS. Wetherall41
A
11
A
48Peter FormonP. Formon
 
Damien MannD. Mann42
M
12
D
50Simone ConticchioS. Conticchio
Trevor Le SauxT. Le Saux41
M
13
D
46Trevor McManamanT. McManaman
Neil MontagueN. Montague40
G
14
G
43Steven BarmbyS. Barmby

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jermaine Gilchrist.


0.00
Nottingham Forest start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.08
David Barry flicks a high pass forward. Jason Britton controls it well on his chest. Jason Britton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.05
Syd Lineker catches Shaun Wetherall on the ankles. The referee calls over Syd Lineker and warns him to calm down! Shaun Wetherall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.43
Paul Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Wetherall controls it well on his chest. Shaun Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.55
Ashley Edghill knocks the ball forward to Harvey Middleton. Harvey Middleton plays the ball forward to Jason Britton. Jason Britton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
16.26
Edward Wright laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Bramble. Paul Bramble hits a low pass to Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall plays a quick one-two with Jason Britton and rushes in on goal... Shaun Wetherall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
18.54
Ashley Edghill makes a simple pass to Paul Bramble. Paul Bramble deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Butt who gathers it comfortably.
20.53
Kieron Benali threads a neat ball through to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Peter Formon. Peter Formon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ashley Edghill clears it off the line with his head!
22.17
Steven Marr hits a low pass to Peter Formon. Peter Formon shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.19
Nico Schacht makes a probing pass to Peter Formon. Peter Formon makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Edward Clarke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.46
Nico Schacht flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Proctor who brings the ball under control. Graeme Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand flicks the ball with his head. Edward Clarke manages to gather it.
36.06
Paul Bramble hits a low pass to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gary Butt gets down and covers it.
39.18
Syd Lineker threads the ball through to Kieron Benali. Kieron Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Proctor. Graeme Proctor powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Edward Clarke.
40.17
Corner kick to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jamie Elliott plays it out to the edge of the box. Syd Lineker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers start the second half!
47.39
David Barry makes a simple pass to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Britton. Jason Britton powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
49.35
Paul Bramble flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Wetherall who takes it down. Shaun Wetherall rushes past Gary Lampard! Shaun Wetherall tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.06
Gary Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht flicks a high ball forward to Robert Ferdinand who takes it down. Robert Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.38
Nottingham Forest have made 3 substitutions with Damien Mann replacing Trevor Flintlock, Trevor Le Saux replacing Jason Britton and Neil Montague replacing Shaun Wetherall .
65.30
With some swift thinking, Gary Lampard plays the ball forward to Steven Marr. Steven Marr kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Formon. Peter Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Edghill.
71.01
Peter Formon catches Ashley Edghill on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ashley Edghill runs off the knock.
72.03
Ashley Edghill hacks Graeme Proctor from behind! The referee brings Ashley Edghill to one side and gives him a warning! Graeme Proctor stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.16
Nottingham Forest are keeping most of the possession.
77.11
Nico Schacht barges into David Barry. The referee calls over Nico Schacht and shows him a yellow card! David Barry runs off the knock.
81.08
Richard Mendonca makes a probing pass to Nico Schacht. Nico Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Proctor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Proctor shoots from long range but is denied by Edward Clarke. Excellent save.
83.29
Jamie Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Robert Ferdinand controls it well on his chest. Robert Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.19
Kieron Benali flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Proctor collects the pass. Graeme Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Robert Ferdinand. With a superhuman jump, Robert Ferdinand connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Nottingham Forest

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
30.1%
43.8%
26%

Scorers
Peter Formon 22
Graeme Proctor 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Proctor of Wolverhampton Wanderers

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

1.Gary Butt (GK)
6
2.Syd Lineker (DEF)
6
3.Richard Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Gary Lampard (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Benali (MID)
6
6.Jamie Elliott (MID)
6
7.Nico Schacht (MID)yellow card
6
8.Steven Marr (MID)
7
9.Graeme Proctor (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Robert Ferdinand (ATT)
6
11.Peter Formon (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Simone Conticchio (DEF)
0
13.Trevor McManaman (DEF)
0
14.Steven Barmby (GK)
0