Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,146 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the first half underway!
3.27
0-0Salvador Eriberto hacks Jose Carrasco from behind! Salvador Eriberto is warned by the referee! Jose Carrasco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.55
0-1Duarte Fernandes makes a simple pass to Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.39
0-1Andres Delgado knocks the ball forward to Paul Barmby. Without breaking stride, Paul Barmby plays the ball forward to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.37
0-1Andres Delgado flicks a high ball forward to Jose Carrasco who takes it down. Jose Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Mihai Yonescu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mihai Yonescu knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.42
Mihai Yonescu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mihai Yonescu finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.33
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Salvador Eriberto plays the ball forward to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick puts a great ball through. Jose Marcos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.30
Eddie Tiler passes the ball forward to Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg King. Greg King kicks a strong pass forward to Filippo Chianese but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.28
Andres Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.27
Pedro Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.03
0-2Jose Carrasco barges into Salvador Eriberto. Jose Carrasco is shown the yellow card! Salvador Eriberto runs off the knock.
33.20
0-2Darren Mike hits a low pass to Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Mauricio Kapo!
38.28
Johan Deloumeau flicks a high pass forward. Jose Marcos collects the pass. Jose Marcos darts forward. Jose Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Zick but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.29
Andres Delgado threads a neat ball through to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler surges forward with the ball. Jonas Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Jo Riise. Excellent save.
45.00
Pedro Carcedo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pedro Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jo Riise who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
47.10
Duarte Fernandes makes a probing pass to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco makes a probing pass to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
49.19
0-2Chelsea are dictating the run of play here today.
51.56
Salvador Eriberto flicks a high pass forward. Greg King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg King shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Mauricio Kapo.
53.18
0-2Greg King takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Mauricio Kapo drops low and scoops up the ball.
54.07
Paul Barmby advances with the ball. Paul Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Dijkstra.
55.56
Greg King flicks a high pass forward to Darren Mike who brings the ball under control. Darren Mike makes a probing pass to Filippo Chianese but he's offside!
61.41
Without breaking stride, Darl De Vet plays the ball forward to Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg King. Greg King knocks in a cross ball towards Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.37
Duarte Fernandes makes a probing pass to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler makes a beautiful solo run. Jonas Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Jo Riise. Excellent save.
65.10
Pedro Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darl De Vet.
69.58
Garry Dijkstra sees a break and surges forward. Garry Dijkstra makes a probing pass to Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto makes a great pass forward. Darren Mike runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.44
0-2Pedro Carcedo darts forward. Pedro Carcedo sees Mitchel Paauwe just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Johan Deloumeau hacks Mitchel Paauwe from behind! Penalty not given!!
72.00
Eddie Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Greg King. Greg King threads the ball through to Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Mauricio Kapo is on top of it.
77.17
Greg King flicks a high ball forward to Salvador Eriberto who takes it down. Salvador Eriberto shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
83.27
Without breaking stride, Jonas Hässler plays the ball forward to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darl De Vet.
85.11
Johan Deloumeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Eriberto. Salvador Eriberto passes the ball forward to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick edges inside the box! Kevin Zick cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
87.51
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jo Riise (GK)
7
2. Darl De Vet (DEF)
7
3. Johan Deloumeau (DEF)
6
4. Eddie Tiler (DEF)
6
5. Garry Dijkstra (DEF)
6
6. Greg King (MID)
7
7. Salvador Eriberto (MID)
7
8. Filippo Chianese (ATT)
6
9. Jose Marcos (ATT)
7
10. Darren Mike (MID)
6
11. Kevin Zick (ATT)
6
12. Alfredo Calvo (GK)
0
13. Anthony King (GK)
0
14. Gavin Carlton (GK)
0
1. Mauricio Kapo (GK)
8
2. Paul Barmby (DEF)
7
3. Andres Delgado (DEF)
7
4. Duarte Fernandes (DEF)
7
5. Lee Scholes (DEF)
6
6. Jonas Hässler (MID)
8
7. Pedro Carcedo (MID)
8
8. Jose Carrasco (MID)
9
9. Mitchel Paauwe (ATT)
6
10. Mihai Yonescu (MID)
8
11. Alberto Galadames (ATT)
8
12. Hauke Seifert (DEF)
0
13. Alfredo Delgado (MID)
0
14. Harvey Power (ATT)
0