Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 4,418 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Nottingham Forest kick off!
2.08
Brian Clarke makes a probing pass to Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.43
Francis Lawrence makes a probing pass to Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Armstrong.
16.04
Umberto Iaquinta knocks the ball forward to Francis Lawrence. Francis Lawrence sees space and advances. Francis Lawrence threads the ball through to Frank Boyd but he's offside!
21.35
Neil Bowyer threads the ball through to Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr shoots from long range but it is miles over!
22.18
Darren Stone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
26.40
Nicky Chadwick makes a probing pass to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.26
Daniel Maddison knocks the ball forward to Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
32.44
Malcolm Scowcroft barges into Daniel Maddison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Maddison runs off the knock.
33.45
Malcolm Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr lofts in a cross ball towards James Goldberg. James Goldberg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
34.52
Malcolm Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, James Goldberg. James Goldberg shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.57
Neil Bowyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.25
Nicky Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd goes all the way! Frank Boyd shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the second half underway!
48.25
Francis Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Hurst. Liam Hurst knocks the ball forward to Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.59
Luke Robson passes the ball forward to Neil Bowyer. Neil Bowyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr kicks a strong pass forward to James Goldberg but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.23
Luke Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Clarke. Brian Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
65.48
Neil Bowyer makes a simple pass to Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr goes all the way! Gareth Marr cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Wes Craddock easily smothers it!
66.39
Malcolm Scowcroft catches Daniel Maddison on the ankles. The referee calls over Malcolm Scowcroft and warns him to calm down! Daniel Maddison runs off the knock.
72.02
Brian Clarke comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Myers. Brian Clarke is given a warning by the referee! Gilles Myers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.57
Luke Robson makes a beautiful solo run. Luke Robson threads the ball through to Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, James Goldberg. James Goldberg rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
78.39
Luke Robson knocks the ball forward to Neil Bowyer. Neil Bowyer makes a probing pass to James Goldberg. James Goldberg tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.11
Gilles Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Boyd. Frank Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Hurst but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Luke Robson of Plymouth Argyle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
27.1%
48.6%
24.3%