Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,158 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Nottingham Forest and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Nottingham Forest and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off!
6.17
0-0Alan Carter makes a simple pass to Robert Fletcher. Robert Fletcher makes a simple pass to Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux plays a perfect one-two with Wes Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Terry Le Saux tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Oscar Pastor!
10.28
0-0Nottingham Forest are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Crewe Alexandra's defence.
12.28
1-0Diego Di Michele makes a simple pass to Ian Blake. Ian Blake goes all the way! Ian Blake tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.53
1-0Robert Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Wes Wright-Phillips shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.55
Crewe Alexandra are easily keeping Nottingham Forest at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.43
Ian Stone flicks the ball to his team mate, Pim Corstanje. Pim Corstanje passes the ball forward to Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti threads the ball through to Ian Blake. Ian Blake takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.01
Les Milligan sees space and advances. Les Milligan goes all the way! Les Milligan tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.54
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.27
Crewe Alexandra are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Nottingham Forest's defence.
36.20
1-1Mamadou Lebrun knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips but the linesman indicates offside!
38.23
Daniel Pina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Blake. Ian Blake tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
39.07
Kiyoshi Ono knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson knocks the ball forward to Ian Blake but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.03
Diego Di Michele passes the ball forward to Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Blake. Ian Blake connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
59.33
Richard Milburn passes the ball forward to Robert Fletcher. Robert Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.48
Kiyoshi Ono controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.16
1-1Stefan Littbarski clumsily knocks into Mamadou Lebrun. Stefan Littbarski is warned by the referee! Mamadou Lebrun hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.56
Kevin Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pim Corstanje. Pim Corstanje passes the ball forward to Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Blake. Ian Blake shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.49
Pim Corstanje flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Blake. Ian Blake shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.31
2-1Kieron Etherington comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Dickov. The referee calls over Kieron Etherington and warns him to calm down! Kevin Dickov carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.47
Alan Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Milligan. Les Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Oscar Pastor manages to gather it comfortably.
78.19
Kiyoshi Ono controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Blake. Ian Blake whips in a cross ball towards Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Matt Stuart had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
84.27
3-1Mamadou Lebrun hacks Kiyoshi Ono from behind! Mamadou Lebrun is shown the yellow card! Kiyoshi Ono hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.24
Mamadou Lebrun knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Oscar Pastor is on top of it.
87.25
Alistair Stewart sweeps the ball long. Wes Wright-Phillips plays a perfect one-two with Terry Le Saux and rushes in on goal... Wes Wright-Phillips shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Oscar Pastor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
30.1%
45.2%
24.7%
Scorers
| Ian Blake 12, 67 Marco Cesaretti 78 | Les Milligan 26 Wes Wright-Phillips 87 |