Match Report


Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Edward ClarkeE. Clarke48
G
1
G
49Julian StockdaleJ. Stockdale
Malcolm FentonM. Fenton45
D
2
D
46Malcolm VassellM. Vassell
Tony KirklandT. Kirkland43
D
3
D
45Harry BrownH. Brown
Graeme CarterG. Carter38
D
4captain
D
42Francis ForbesF. Forbes
Jermaine KoncheskyJ. Konchesky38
D
5
D
41Richard ShiltonR. Shilton
David BarryD. Barry51
M
6
M
48John CopeJ. Cope
Harvey MiddletonH. Middleton43
M
7
M
43Daniele RankinD. Rankin
Damien MannD. Mann43
M
captain8
M
41Daniele KeaneD. Keane
Trevor FlintlockT. Flintlock57
A
9
M
40Anthony RipleyA. Ripley
Jason BrittonJ. Britton53
A
10
A
55Kelvin EdwardsK. Edwards
Shaun WetherallS. Wetherall42
A
11
A
47Joe SinclairJ. Sinclair
 
Trevor Le SauxT. Le Saux41
M
12
A
43Jon SharpeJ. Sharpe
Neil MontagueN. Montague40
G
13
A
42Eoin YoungE. Young
Simon HuntS. Hunt39
G
14
G
41Paul GleisensteinP. Gleisenstein

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 2,767 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Hackworth.


0.00
Barnsley kick off the first half!
4.38
Harvey Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Britton. Jason Britton shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
9.21
Jermaine Konchesky takes it forward alone. Seeing a gap ahead, Jermaine Konchesky plays the ball forward to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock threads the ball through to Jason Britton but he's offside!
14.07
David Barry makes a simple pass to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Britton. Jason Britton rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Malcolm Vassell. Excellent block.
15.56
Jermaine Konchesky catches Kelvin Edwards on the ankles. Jermaine Konchesky is shown the yellow card! Kelvin Edwards stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.56
Free kick to Barnsley just outside the area...
19.01
Daniele Keane takes a long run up and powers a low shot through the wall. The ball takes a slight deflection leaving the keeper helpless. Goal!!
20.31
Harry Brown makes a beautiful solo run. Harry Brown flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Edwards holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kelvin Edwards plays the ball forward to Joe Sinclair who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joe Sinclair provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
22.46
Graeme Carter hits a low pass to David Barry. Showing composure, David Barry laces a through ball forward to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock runs straight at the defence! Trevor Flintlock tries a spectacular strike. The ball cannons off Francis Forbes, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
23.49
Damien Mann takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Harvey Middleton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.53
Daniele Rankin flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Edwards who brings the ball under control. Kelvin Edwards cuts inside the box! Kelvin Edwards tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but Tony Kirkland blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
27.28
David Barry decides to run forward with the ball. David Barry knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Britton. Jason Britton heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
32.50
Daniele Keane knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Edwards. Kelvin Edwards knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Sinclair. Joe Sinclair makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.18
Tony Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to David Barry who brings the ball under control. David Barry knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.46
Anthony Ripley hacks David Barry from behind! Anthony Ripley is shown the yellow card! David Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.32
David Barry threads a neat ball through to Jason Britton. Jason Britton shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
51.04
Harvey Middleton threads the ball through to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Stockdale who gathers it comfortably.
54.10
Daniele Keane clumsily knocks into David Barry. Daniele Keane is warned by the referee! David Barry runs off the knock.
59.38
Harry Brown breaks forward. Harry Brown brings the ball forward. Harry Brown puts a great ball through. Joe Sinclair runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.35
Nottingham Forest have made 3 substitutions with Trevor Le Saux replacing Trevor Flintlock, Neil Montague replacing Jason Britton and Simon Hunt replacing Shaun Wetherall .
61.39
David Barry darts forward. David Barry shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
65.02
John Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Sinclair. Joe Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.54
With fabulous vision, Damien Mann plays the ball forward to Simon Hunt. Simon Hunt plays a scrappy one-two with Trevor Le Saux and advances towards the goal... Simon Hunt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.13
Francis Forbes sees space and advances. Francis Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Edwards. Kelvin Edwards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edward Clarke who gathers it comfortably.
71.08
Daniele Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Edwards collects the pass. Kelvin Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.11
Harvey Middleton knocks the ball forward to Simon Hunt. Simon Hunt whips in a cross ball towards Neil Montague. Neil Montague directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Julian Stockdale.
80.43
It's a corner kick. Damien Mann loops the ball in to towards the near post. Joe Sinclair jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
81.43
Malcolm Fenton takes a long throw-in. Graeme Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Middleton. Harvey Middleton threads a neat ball through to Simon Hunt. Simon Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Montague. Neil Montague flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.35
Daniele Rankin darts forward. Daniele Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Sinclair. Joe Sinclair shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barnsley!
87.25
Graeme Carter makes a probing pass to Harvey Middleton. Harvey Middleton makes a probing pass to Trevor Le Saux. Trevor Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Shilton.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Nottingham Forest

Barnsley
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
30.6%
47.1%
22.4%

Scorers
David Barry 61
Daniele Keane 17
Joe Sinclair 32, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Sinclair of Barnsley

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

1.Julian Stockdale (GK)
6
2.Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
3.Harry Brown (DEF)
7
4.Francis Forbes (DEF)
6
5.Richard Shilton (DEF)
6
6.John Cope (MID)
6
7.Daniele Rankin (MID)
8
8.Daniele Keane (MID)goal scored
6
9.Anthony Ripley (MID)yellow card
5
10.Kelvin Edwards (ATT)
7
11.Joe Sinclair (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Jon Sharpe (ATT)
0
13.Eoin Young (ATT)
0
14.Paul Gleisenstein (GK)
0