Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 7,671 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Riza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Riza.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest start the match!
2.43
1-0Noel Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Pascual collects the pass. Arturo Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Natale Banchelli scores for Nottingham Forest!!
9.02
1-0Nelson Van Gobbel clumsily knocks into Billy Hansen. Nelson Van Gobbel is warned by the referee! Billy Hansen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.10
1-0Jonathan Bellamy sees Graeme Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Varela. Daniel Varela knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.01
Sylvain Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie passes the ball forward to Matt Moss. Matt Moss shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
18.38
Arturo Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Gascoigne who gracefully takes it down. Alberto Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.01
2-0Billy Hansen passes the ball forward to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
27.09
2-0Arturo Pascual sees space and advances. Arturo Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.09
Tomas Bento sees Marvin Sheringham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Sheringham shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
30.54
2-0Sylvain Fowler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Varela who brings the ball under control. Daniel Varela threads the ball through to Matt Moss but he's offside!
32.06
Noel Ripley threads a neat ball through to Arturo Pascual. Arturo Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Sheringham who takes it down. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.55
Billy Hansen advances with the ball. Billy Hansen passes the ball forward but Graeme Beckham is offside!
40.51
Billy Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Moss. Matt Moss tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
2-0Queens Park Rangers are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss. The Queens Park Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers kick off!
47.57
2-0Arturo Pascual comes in with a late challenge on Billy Hansen. The referee calls over Arturo Pascual and shows him a yellow card! Billy Hansen runs off the knock.
54.08
Jonathan Bellamy knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Harley. Noel Harley passes the ball forward but Daniel Varela is offside!
57.08
Jonathan Bellamy threads the ball through to Noel Harley. Noel Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
60.15
2-1Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with James Summerbell replacing Sylvain Fowler .
73.57
Tomas Bento hits a low pass to Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin James.
75.38
Niccolo Hendrie sees space and advances. Niccolo Hendrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Varela. Daniel Varela tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.12
Noel Ripley threads a neat ball through to Arturo Pascual. Arturo Pascual controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.26
Richard Kanu passes the ball forward to Arturo Pascual. Arturo Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
79.30
With a delightful solo run, Billy Hansen stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Hansen plays a one-two with Graeme Beckham and rushes in on goal... Billy Hansen shoots from just inside the box but somehow Kieron Kasper manages to keep it out.
83.03
Arturo Pascual flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. Alberto Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.08
James Summerbell barges into Natale Banchelli. James Summerbell is shown the yellow card! Natale Banchelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.13
2-1Arturo Pascual barges into Niccolo Hendrie. The referee calls over Arturo Pascual and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Niccolo Hendrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Tomas Bento runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tomas Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Natale Banchelli 2, 18 | Graeme Beckham 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Natale Banchelli of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kieron Kasper (GK)
6
2. Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF)
5
3. Graham Galli (DEF)
6
4. Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Richard Kanu (DEF)
6
6. Noel Ripley (DEF)
6
7. Tomas Bento (MID)
6
8. Arturo Pascual (MID)
3
9. Natale Banchelli (ATT)
9
10. Marvin Sheringham (ATT)
7
11. Alberto Gascoigne (ATT)
6
12. Ugo Armstrong (GK)
0
13. Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
0
14. John Hulme (GK)
0
1. Benoit Pires (GK)
6
2. Gavin James (DEF)
6
3. Robert Rankin (DEF)
6
4. Sylvain Fowler (DEF)
6
5. Nicky Armstrong (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Bellamy (MID)
6
7. Niccolo Hendrie (MID)
6
8. Billy Hansen (MID)
7
9. Matt Moss (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Beckham (ATT)
7
11. Daniel Varela (ATT)
6
12. James Summerbell (GK)
5
13. Mervin Mike (GK)
0
14. Noel Harley (DEF)
6