Match Report


AFC Rushden & DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Roy MoelikerR. Moeliker68
G
captain1
G
69Frank YoungF. Young
Alec MortonA. Morton57
D
2
D
61Sol FormonS. Formon
Ledley PriestleyL. Priestley55
D
3
D
57Paulo SemedoP. Semedo
Martin RedknappM. Redknapp54
D
4captain
D
49Shaun PriorS. Prior
Chris ClemenceC. Clemence67
M
5
D
45Liam ClarkeL. Clarke
Gary DrydenG. Dryden66
M
6
M
63Mervin MasonM. Mason
Tommy PriorT. Prior57
M
7
M
61Albert WoodA. Wood
Neil GreigN. Greig55
M
8
M
56John MidgleyJ. Midgley
Martin LightfootM. Lightfoot49
M
9
A
66Nigel BeagrieN. Beagrie
Jacob PowellJ. Powell67
A
10
A
61Shaun LawrenceS. Lawrence
Ben PlowrightB. Plowright64
A
11
A
51Marcus DeanM. Dean
 
Aaron CookeA. Cooke60
A
12
M
55Del MonkD. Monk
Omer MilliganO. Milligan60
A
13
M
51Ruel BeattieR. Beattie
Billy DeanB. Dean57
A
14
A
50Brian WhiteB. White

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 8,933 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by James Scholes.


0.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.15
Tommy Prior clumsily knocks into Albert Wood. The referee calls over Tommy Prior and warns him to calm down! Albert Wood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.32
Mervin Mason makes a high pass forward. Nigel Beagrie shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Nigel Beagrie makes a great pass forward. Shaun Lawrence runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.45
Ben Plowright clumsily knocks into Sol Formon. The referee brings Ben Plowright to one side and gives him a warning! Sol Formon stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.57
Mervin Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.59
Mervin Mason makes a simple pass to Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie plays a scrappy one-two with Shaun Lawrence and advances towards the goal... Nigel Beagrie takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.02
Gary Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.38
John Midgley makes a simple pass to Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.21
Alec Morton makes a strong solo run forward. Alec Morton threads the ball through to Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell shoots from long range but Frank Young is on top of it.
27.20
Ledley Priestley runs forward with the ball. Ledley Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.46
Gary Dryden sees space and advances. Gary Dryden runs straight at the defence! Gary Dryden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
39.11
Ledley Priestley threads a neat ball through to Tommy Prior. Tommy Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Powell. Jacob Powell fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
John Midgley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Lawrence. Shaun Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Redknapp.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
47.17
Mervin Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Mervin Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. Roy Moeliker comfortably gets down and covers it.
57.12
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Ben Plowright easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.38
Sol Formon flicks a high ball forward to John Midgley who takes it down. John Midgley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean rushes past Ledley Priestley! Some silky footwork from Marcus Dean provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.25
Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Ruel Beattie replacing John Midgley and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
63.13
Gary Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Powell controls it well on his chest. Jacob Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.17
Tommy Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Plowright. Ben Plowright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.17
Ruel Beattie chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Lawrence. Shaun Lawrence shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.14
Ruel Beattie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcus Dean is offside!
77.08
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Omer Milligan replacing Gary Dryden .Nottingham Forest have made 2 substitutions with Del Monk replacing Mervin Mason and Brian White replacing Shaun Prior .
78.16
Del Monk chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Lawrence. Shaun Lawrence hits a low pass to Nigel Beagrie. Some good footwork from Nigel Beagrie provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.42
Ruel Beattie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Morton.
90.00
Ruel Beattie darts forward. Ruel Beattie shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Roy Moeliker smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Nottingham Forest
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
25.3%
47%
27.7%

Scorers
Gary Dryden 33
Jacob Powell 39
Nigel Beagrie 15, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Beagrie of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Roy Moeliker (GK)
6
2.Alec Morton (DEF)
7
3.Ledley Priestley (DEF)
7
4.Martin Redknapp (DEF)
6
5.Chris Clemence (MID)
6
6.Gary Dryden (MID)goal scored
9
7.Tommy Prior (MID)
6
8.Neil Greig (MID)
7
9.Martin Lightfoot (MID)
6
10.Jacob Powell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ben Plowright (ATT)
7
 
12.Aaron Cooke (ATT)
0
13.Omer Milligan (ATT)
6
14.Billy Dean (ATT)
0

1.Frank Young (GK)
6
2.Sol Formon (DEF)
6
3.Paulo Semedo (DEF)
6
4.Shaun Prior (DEF)
6
5.Liam Clarke (DEF)
6
6.Mervin Mason (MID)
7
7.Albert Wood (MID)
6
8.John Midgley (MID)
6
9.Nigel Beagrie (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Shaun Lawrence (ATT)
7
11.Marcus Dean (ATT)
6
 
12.Del Monk (MID)
6
13.Ruel Beattie (MID)
7
14.Brian White (ATT)
6