Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Danny PattersonD. Patterson45
G
captain1
G
48Edward ClarkeE. Clarke
Spencer BoatengS. Boateng42
D
2
D
45Malcolm FentonM. Fenton
Harvey BattyH. Batty41
D
3
D
43Tony KirklandT. Kirkland
Les MortensenL. Mortensen39
D
4
D
39Jermaine KoncheskyJ. Konchesky
Peter UpsonP. Upson37
D
5
D
38Graeme CarterG. Carter
Ronnie FletcherR. Fletcher46
M
6
M
51David BarryD. Barry
Chris MossC. Moss45
M
7
M
43Harvey MiddletonH. Middleton
Del MilburnD. Milburn47
A
8captain
M
43Damien MannD. Mann
Carlton MercerC. Mercer42
A
9
A
58Trevor FlintlockT. Flintlock
Eddie GrondinE. Grondin41
A
10
A
53Jason BrittonJ. Britton
Marcus SalakoM. Salako38
A
11
A
42Shaun WetherallS. Wetherall
 
Terry WainwrightT. Wainwright43
M
12
M
41Trevor Le SauxT. Le Saux
Robert MacleanR. Maclean42
M
13
G
40Neil MontagueN. Montague
Tim BastinT. Bastin41
M
14
G
39Simon HuntS. Hunt

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 2,649 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Hackworth.


0.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
2.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Damien Mann plays the ball forward to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
3.23
Ronnie Fletcher makes an attacking run forward. Ronnie Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.02
David Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall makes a probing pass between the defence to Jason Britton. Jason Britton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Spencer Boateng steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
6.38
Harvey Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Britton. Jason Britton advances inside the box! Jason Britton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.54
Chris Moss clumsily knocks into Harvey Middleton. The referee calls over Chris Moss and warns him to calm down! Harvey Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.19
Chris Moss clumsily knocks into Harvey Middleton. Chris Moss is shown the yellow card! Harvey Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.18
Jermaine Konchesky makes a simple pass to Harvey Middleton. Harvey Middleton makes a simple pass to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
16.43
Ronnie Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.46
David Barry surges forward with the ball. David Barry shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Danny Patterson manages to gather it comfortably.
21.54
Les Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Moss. Chris Moss makes a probing pass to Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
24.09
Graeme Carter hacks Marcus Salako from behind! The referee warns Graeme Carter to calm down! Marcus Salako hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.09
Free kick to Blackpool just outside the area...
25.56
Del Milburn slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
27.51
Chris Moss sees Marcus Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Salako shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.59
Chris Moss threads the ball through to Del Milburn. Del Milburn shoots from long range but it flies wide!
36.30
David Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Britton. Jason Britton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Danny Patterson gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Blackpool kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Without breaking stride, Damien Mann plays the ball forward to Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
49.16
Jermaine Konchesky catches Marcus Salako on the ankles. The referee calls over Jermaine Konchesky and warns him to calm down! Marcus Salako hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.39
Spencer Boateng plays a long ball forward. Eddie Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
60.21
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Terry Wainwright replacing Harvey Batty, Robert Maclean replacing Chris Moss and Tim Bastin replacing Carlton Mercer .Nottingham Forest have made 3 substitutions with Trevor Le Saux replacing Trevor Flintlock, Neil Montague replacing Jason Britton and Simon Hunt replacing Shaun Wetherall .
63.57
Nottingham Forest are dictating the run of play here today.
65.39
Robert Maclean takes a quick throw-in, which Ronnie Fletcher takes on the chest. Ronnie Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Tim Bastin. Tim Bastin tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
66.36
David Barry threads a neat ball through to Trevor Le Saux. Trevor Le Saux edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Trevor Le Saux provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Terry Wainwright's leg.
78.41
Harvey Middleton surges forward with the ball. Harvey Middleton plays a one-two with Neil Montague and advances towards the goal... Harvey Middleton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
84.08
Malcolm Fenton barges into Eddie Grondin. Malcolm Fenton is shown the yellow card! Eddie Grondin runs off the knock.
87.49
Les Mortensen comes in with a late challenge on Simon Hunt. The referee calls over Les Mortensen and warns him to calm down! Simon Hunt runs off the knock.
89.59
Jermaine Konchesky pushes up the pitch. Jermaine Konchesky hits a low pass to Simon Hunt. Simon Hunt shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Nottingham Forest
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.1%
62.9%
Play Area
30%
44.3%
25.7%

Scorers
Jason Britton 6

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

Match Ratings
1.Danny Patterson (GK)
7
2.Spencer Boateng (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Batty (DEF)
6
4.Les Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Peter Upson (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Fletcher (MID)
7
7.Chris Moss (MID)yellow card
6
8.Del Milburn (ATT)
6
9.Carlton Mercer (ATT)
6
10.Eddie Grondin (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Salako (ATT)
6
 
12.Terry Wainwright (MID)
6
13.Robert Maclean (MID)
6
14.Tim Bastin (MID)
6

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