Match Report
| Nottingham Forest | Nottingham Forest |  |  | Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wes Craddock | W. Craddock |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Mervin Weaver | M. Weaver | |||||||||
| Umberto Iaquinta | U. Iaquinta |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Dennis Banks | D. Banks | |||||||||
| Mike Carter | M. Carter | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Nicky Atherton | N. Atherton | |||||||||
| Carl George | C. George | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Edward Thirlwell | E. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Daniel Maddison | D. Maddison | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Greg Kasper | G. Kasper | |||||||||
| Francis Lawrence | F. Lawrence | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Jason Jobson | J. Jobson | |||||||||
| Darren Stone | D. Stone | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Lomano Watson | L. Watson | |||||||||
| Gilles Myers | G. Myers | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Wayne Serrant | W. Serrant | |||||||||
| Nicky Chadwick | N. Chadwick | | 46 | M | | 9 | | M | 48 | | Alberto Carrick | A. Carrick | |||||||||
| Liam Hurst | L. Hurst | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Scott Craddock | S. Craddock | |||||||||
| Frank Boyd | F. Boyd | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Chris Butt | C. Butt | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 4,549 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
3.00
0-0Nicky Atherton comes in with a late challenge on Frank Boyd. The referee calls over Nicky Atherton and warns him to calm down! Frank Boyd grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.16
0-0Greg Kasper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Serrant. Wayne Serrant threads the ball through to Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.40
Wayne Serrant kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Butt. Chris Butt tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
16.01
0-0Francis Lawrence makes a probing pass to Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd makes a probing pass to Liam Hurst but he's offside!
18.39
Lomano Watson makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Watson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
21.52
Francis Lawrence passes the ball forward to Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
24.24
0-0Umberto Iaquinta flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Chadwick. Nicky Chadwick passes the ball forward to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Kasper.
26.53
0-0Mike Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Maddison. Daniel Maddison advances with the ball. Daniel Maddison shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
28.31
0-0Liam Hurst clumsily knocks into Edward Thirlwell. Liam Hurst is shown the yellow card! Edward Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.15
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.20
0-1Lomano Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock whips in a cross ball towards Chris Butt. Chris Butt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Butt!
42.35
Umberto Iaquinta chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Stone. Darren Stone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd shoots from long range. Mervin Weaver easily smothers it.
44.16
Daniel Maddison knocks the ball forward to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Mervin Weaver had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Queens Park Rangers start the second half!
48.20
Greg Kasper knocks the ball forward to Lomano Watson. Lomano Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Butt. Chris Butt shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.54
Francis Lawrence makes a simple pass to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst shoots from long range. Mervin Weaver easily smothers it.
51.26
Wayne Serrant threads the ball through to Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.31
Daniel Maddison knocks the ball forward to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.52
Jason Jobson threads the ball through to Chris Butt. Chris Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.17
Umberto Iaquinta surges forward with the ball. Umberto Iaquinta knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.17
Gilles Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
67.00
Daniel Maddison brings the ball forward. Daniel Maddison plays a perfect one-two with Frank Boyd and rushes in on goal... Daniel Maddison takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Maddison!
72.55
Jason Jobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Craddock. Scott Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl George.
78.37
Queens Park Rangers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Nottingham Forest's defence.
81.24
Mike Carter passes the ball forward to Darren Stone. Darren Stone knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
24.1%
50.6%
25.3%
Scorers
| Liam Hurst 44 Daniel Maddison 67 | Chris Butt 38 |