Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 8,346 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Huddersfield Town kicking off!
3.53
0-0Lucas Calderon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lucas Calderon flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Sol Peckham's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.52
0-0It's a corner kick. Paul Young loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Daniel Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.23
0-0Alfredo Barone takes it forward alone. Alfredo Barone plays a one-two with Oscar Ferrante and advances towards the goal... Alfredo Barone rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.38
0-0Bert Van Galen sees Tim Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Tim Mason picks a pass forward to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.49
1-0Tim Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Richards. Kieron Richards plays a quick one-two with Duncan Simonsen and rushes in on goal... Kieron Richards side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kieron Richards!
30.44
Paul Young chips the ball to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.08
With vision, Albert Molowny picks a pass forward to Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Ferrante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Ferrante advances inside the box! Oscar Ferrante tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Ben Izzet had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
36.30
Lucas Calderon darts forward. Lucas Calderon lofts in a cross ball towards David Shearer. David Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.22
1-1Stephan Gyan comes in with a late challenge on Simon Lofthouse. The referee warns Stephan Gyan to calm down! Simon Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.08
Alfred Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Bert Van Galen. Bert Van Galen knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Richards. Kieron Richards jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
53.26
Tim Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
59.30
Pascal Gleisenstein flicks a high ball forward to Bert Van Galen who takes it down. Bert Van Galen threads the ball through to Duncan Simonsen. Duncan Simonsen shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
61.32
Albert Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Stephan Gyan who brings the ball under control. Stephan Gyan chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Ferrante. Oscar Ferrante plays a one-two with David Shearer and advances towards the goal... Oscar Ferrante shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Ben Izzet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.31
Pascal Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to Duncan Simonsen. Duncan Simonsen hits a low pass to Kieron Richards. Kieron Richards shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
71.04
Tim Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Simonsen. Duncan Simonsen shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
78.39
85.55
Albert Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Shearer. David Shearer edges inside the box! Some good footwork from David Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal. David Shearer scores for Nottingham Forest!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
27.9%
49.2%
23%
Scorers
| Kieron Richards 22, 40, 65 | Oscar Ferrante 32, 61 David Shearer 86 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kieron Richards of Huddersfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ben Izzet (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lomano Dryden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pascal Gleisenstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sol Peckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfred Benjamin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tim Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bert Van Galen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kieron Richards (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Simon Lofthouse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lee Power (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Beck (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Smith (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Albert Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albert Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ismael Bulent (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lucas Calderon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Barone (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephan Gyan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oscar Ferrante (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Shearer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ian Cooper (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Gelb (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paulo Jesus (ATT) | 0 | |