Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 4,428 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
2.27
0-0Daniel Maddison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.49
0-0Daniel Maddison passes the ball forward to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst goes all the way! Liam Hurst shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.05
0-0Mark Andrews brings the ball forward. Mark Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl George.
14.16
0-0Gilles Myers hacks Filip Forsstrom from behind! The referee calls over Gilles Myers and warns him to calm down! Filip Forsstrom runs off the knock.
15.46
Ivan Johnson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Oliver. Adam Oliver decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Oliver goes all the way! Adam Oliver shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.22
Adam Oliver makes a simple pass to Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.40
Umberto Iaquinta flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Myers. Gilles Myers makes a probing pass to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Andrews.
24.07
0-0Nottingham Forest are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Colchester United's defence.
28.43
0-0Francis Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Hurst but the linesman indicates offside!
33.42
Carl George knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Myers. Gilles Myers threads the ball through to Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.10
Hennie Hoogstrate knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Hibbs. Francis Hibbs surges forward with the ball. Francis Hibbs shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
39.10
Nottingham Forest are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
42.17
Gilles Myers takes it forward alone. Gilles Myers knocks the ball forward to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Juan Diez easily smothers it.
45.00
Gilles Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Colchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
54.42
0-1Francis Lawrence decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Juan Diez had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
60.56
Francis Lawrence hacks Ivan Johnson from behind! The referee calls over Francis Lawrence and warns him to calm down! Ivan Johnson runs off the knock.
63.51
Hennie Hoogstrate knocks the ball forward to Filip Forsstrom. Filip Forsstrom chips the ball to his team mate, Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.31
0-1Frank Boyd barges into Hennie Hoogstrate. The referee calls over Frank Boyd and shows him a yellow card! Hennie Hoogstrate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.33
Nicky Chadwick makes a probing pass to Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.26
Hennie Hoogstrate flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Hibbs. Francis Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers whips in a cross ball towards Carl Butt. Carl Butt heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
78.02
Carl George threads the ball through to Gilles Myers. Gilles Myers sees a break and surges forward. Gilles Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Juan Diez manages to gather it comfortably.
79.28
Henry Woodgate barges into Francis Lawrence. The referee calls over Henry Woodgate and warns him to calm down! Francis Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.44
Darren Stone advances with the ball. Darren Stone threads the ball through to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.13
Francis Hibbs makes a simple pass to Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Vickers but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
33.3%
45.3%
21.3%
Scorers