Match Report


Colchester UnitedColchester United     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl DichioC. Dichio71
G
1
G
64Kieron KasperK. Kasper
Kelvin BoertienK. Boertien63
D
2
D
66Max BallM. Ball
Ian ThomsonI. Thomson57
D
captain3
D
55Graham GalliG. Galli
Ronnie RobertsR. Roberts55
D
4
D
53Peter EhioguP. Ehiogu
Luke GuppyL. Guppy61
M
5
D
51Richard KanuR. Kanu
Steve LawrenceS. Lawrence60
M
6
D
49Noel RipleyN. Ripley
Brian StewartB. Stewart56
M
7
M
57Thomas MahouvéT. Mahouvé
Paul HuckerbyP. Huckerby54
M
8captain
M
54Cesar FernandesC. Fernandes
Dion ThirlwellD. Thirlwell63
A
9
A
61Edward FortuneE. Fortune
Julian GaladamesJ. Galadames61
A
10
A
51Natale BanchelliN. Banchelli
Edgar QuaresmaE. Quaresma57
A
11
A
48Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham
 
Nick KahnN. Kahn64
G
12
G
57John HulmeJ. Hulme
Wes YoudsW. Youds55
G
13
M
48Paul PhilipsP. Philips
Kemal BenaliK. Benali52
G
14
G
48Neil PattersonN. Patterson

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 7,344 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.


0.00
The first half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
2.29
Brian Stewart takes it forward alone. Brian Stewart shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
3.07
Paul Huckerby makes an attacking run forward. Paul Huckerby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kieron Kasper comfortably smothers it!
10.18
Cesar Fernandes clumsily knocks into Steve Lawrence. The referee calls over Cesar Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Steve Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.14
Luke Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Edgar Quaresma shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
14.29
Graham Galli flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Fernandes comfortably collects the pass. Cesar Fernandes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.30
Thomas Mahouvé changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Thomas Mahouvé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
18.23
Ronnie Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence makes a simple pass to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.26
Thomas Mahouvé threads a neat ball through to Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.07
Steve Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.24
Thomas Mahouvé catches Brian Stewart on the ankles. The referee calls over Thomas Mahouvé and warns him to calm down! Brian Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.34
Luke Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames makes a simple pass, allowing Edgar Quaresma to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edgar Quaresma provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.21
Graham Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes plays the ball forward to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Roberts.
39.26
Steve Lawrence sees Edgar Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Quaresma shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Colchester United kick off!
47.33
Ronnie Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart plays the ball forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
54.40
Brian Stewart passes the ball forward to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
55.02
Cesar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.26
Brian Stewart catches Cesar Fernandes on the ankles. The referee calls over Brian Stewart and shows him a yellow card! Cesar Fernandes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.29
Ian Thomson makes a strong solo run forward. Ian Thomson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ian Thomson threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Dion Thirlwell provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Peter Ehiogu.
65.29
Cesar Fernandes sees Natale Banchelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Natale Banchelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.24
Brian Stewart advances with the ball. Brian Stewart finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.15
Max Ball hacks Paul Huckerby from behind! The referee warns Max Ball to calm down! Paul Huckerby carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.20
Cesar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Sheringham collects the pass. Marvin Sheringham shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
75.25
Thomas Mahouvé flicks a high ball forward to Edward Fortune who takes it down. Edward Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance but Carl Dichio is on top of it.
77.32
Colchester United have made a substitution with Kemal Benali replacing Luke Guppy .
78.39
Richard Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Sheringham collects the pass. Marvin Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune powers a header at goal. Carl Dichio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.12
Kemal Benali comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Fernandes. The referee calls over Kemal Benali and shows him a yellow card! Cesar Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Steve Lawrence runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steve Lawrence plays a scrappy one-two with Dion Thirlwell and advances towards the goal... Steve Lawrence tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Lawrence!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Colchester United

Nottingham Forest
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
21.7%
49.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Julian Galadames 18
Steve Lawrence 90
Edward Fortune 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Lawrence of Colchester United

Match Ratings
1.Carl Dichio (GK)
6
2.Kelvin Boertien (DEF)
6
3.Ian Thomson (DEF)
7
4.Ronnie Roberts (DEF)
6
5.Luke Guppy (MID)
6
6.Steve Lawrence (MID)goal scored
9
7.Brian Stewart (MID)yellow card
6
8.Paul Huckerby (MID)
7
9.Dion Thirlwell (ATT)
6
10.Julian Galadames (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Edgar Quaresma (ATT)
6
 
12.Nick Kahn (GK)
0
13.Wes Youds (GK)
0
14.Kemal Benali (GK)yellow card
5

1.Kieron Kasper (GK)
7
2.Max Ball (DEF)
6
3.Graham Galli (DEF)
6
4.Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.Richard Kanu (DEF)
6
6.Noel Ripley (DEF)
6
7.Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
6
8.Cesar Fernandes (MID)yellow card
6
9.Edward Fortune (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Natale Banchelli (ATT)
6
11.Marvin Sheringham (ATT)
6
 
12.John Hulme (GK)
0
13.Paul Philips (MID)
0
14.Neil Patterson (GK)
0