Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,246 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off the first half!
8.13
0-0Billy Bower threads the ball through to Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer cuts inside the box! Omer Shearer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.45
0-0Paulo Semedo hits it upfield. Shaun Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.40
John Midgley hits a low pass to Brian White. Brian White shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.29
0-0Paulo Semedo passes the ball forward to Mervin Mason. Mervin Mason knocks the ball forward to Shaun Lawrence. Shaun Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian White but the linesman indicates offside!
15.48
0-0Billy Bower makes a probing pass to Stefan Schönenborn. Stefan Schönenborn plays a one-two with Omer Shearer and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Stefan Schönenborn provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
22.56
0-0Julian Ziege clumsily knocks into Mervin Mason. The referee calls over Julian Ziege and warns him to calm down! Mervin Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.14
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Nottingham Forest players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
48.11
Darius Mccann knocks the ball forward to Billy Bower. Billy Bower makes an attacking run forward. Billy Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.37
0-0Mervin Mason brings the ball forward. Mervin Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Lawrence. Shaun Lawrence makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Darius Mccann!
53.04
Mervin Mason knocks the ball forward to Brian White. Brian White plays a quick one-two with Nigel Beagrie and rushes in on goal... Brian White shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Stefan Arendt.
54.14
0-0Corner kick to Nottingham Forest. Sol Formon plays it short to John Midgley. John Midgley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.12
Ledley Thompson sees Billy Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Bower threads the ball through to Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer skips past Paulo Semedo! Omer Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
60.01
0-0Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Ruel Beattie replacing John Midgley and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
66.02
Darius Mccann knocks the ball forward to Billy Bower. Billy Bower flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Schönenborn who brings the ball neatly under control. Stefan Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.29
Mervin Mason sees space and advances. Mervin Mason makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nigel Beagrie. Nigel Beagrie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.51
Billy Bower threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon edges inside the box! Fredrik Dixon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.37
Nottingham Forest have made 2 substitutions with Del Monk replacing Mervin Mason and Adam Gallagher replacing Shaun Prior .
83.38
Albert Wood flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Lawrence who takes it down. Shaun Lawrence shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.25
Ledley Thompson powers a long ball forward. Fredrik Dixon shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
89.27
1-0Adam Gallagher takes it forward alone. Adam Gallagher passes the ball forward to Shaun Lawrence. Shaun Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance. Stefan Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
31.7%
36.5%
31.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Bower of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frank Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sol Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paulo Semedo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Shaun Prior (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Liam Clarke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Mason (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Albert Wood (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Midgley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Beagrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Shaun Lawrence (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Brian White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Del Monk (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ruel Beattie (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adam Gallagher (GK) | 8 | |
| 1. | Stefan Arendt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chris Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Scowcroft (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ledley Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darius Mccann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Julian Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Bower (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Stefan Schönenborn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fredrik Dixon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adrian Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Omer Shearer (MID) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alistair Fenton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Fowler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive Gordon (MID) | 0 | |