Match Report


Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
John MillerJohn Miller Computer Player Computer Player
Teddy EtheringtonT. Etherington51
G
1
G
44Paolo JackP. Jack
Morris WilsonM. Wilson50
D
2
D
50David LittbarskiD. Littbarski
Stuart CoppingerS. Coppinger52
D
3
D
47Alan BeresfordA. Beresford
Alberto RichardsA. Richards50
D
4
D
46Dennis BrookingD. Brooking
Ledley VassellL. Vassell39
M
5
D
45Gilles KahnG. Kahn
Darius BeresfordD. Beresford51
M
captain6
M
51Gary LawrenceG. Lawrence
Ighli CappelliniI. Cappellini48
M
7captain
M
48John LockleyJ. Lockley
Callum SounessC. Souness56
M
8
M
44Aaron CoppingA. Copping
Alun MowbrayA. Mowbray42
A
9
M
44Nicky JessN. Jess
Matthew BrownM. Brown47
A
10
A
60Jacob HendrieJ. Hendrie
Said GoossenS. Goossen53
A
11
A
48Thierry SmithT. Smith
 
Rio GordonR. Gordon47
D
12
A
44Dave LofthouseD. Lofthouse
Andy RobertsA. Roberts38
M
13
G
43Malcolm SeamanM. Seaman
Paul BattyP. Batty42
A
14
M
42Tony WestwoodT. Westwood

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,489 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Fletcher.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.51
Morris Wilson knocks the ball forward to Ledley Vassell. Ledley Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Brown. Matthew Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Jack who gathers it comfortably.
4.41
Ighli Cappellini threads the ball through to Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Beresford.
8.20
John Lockley flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Hendrie who brings the ball under control. Jacob Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.21
Dennis Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, John Lockley. John Lockley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Copping. Aaron Copping whips in a cross ball towards John Lockley. John Lockley flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Etherington with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
12.39
Morris Wilson passes the ball forward to Ledley Vassell. Ledley Vassell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ledley Vassell cuts inside the box! Ledley Vassell cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.40
Alberto Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Goossen. Said Goossen flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Brown collects the pass. Matthew Brown whips in a cross ball towards Said Goossen. Said Goossen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.23
Aaron Copping threads the ball through to Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie puts a great ball through. Thierry Smith runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.11
Stuart Coppinger surges forward with the ball. Stuart Coppinger rushes past Gary Lawrence! Stuart Coppinger muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.37
Stuart Coppinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Souness. Callum Souness runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Callum Souness plays a one-two with Matthew Brown and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Callum Souness provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Paolo Jack has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.17
Alan Beresford makes a probing pass to Nicky Jess. With some swift thinking, Nicky Jess plays the ball forward to Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.16
Matthew Brown catches Alan Beresford on the ankles. The referee calls over Matthew Brown and shows him a yellow card! Alan Beresford stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.04
Ighli Cappellini makes a probing pass to Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray hits a low pass to Ighli Cappellini. Ighli Cappellini takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
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 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
48.42
David Littbarski catches Matthew Brown on the ankles. The referee brings David Littbarski to one side and gives him a warning! Matthew Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.30
Aaron Copping catches Alberto Richards on the ankles. Aaron Copping is warned by the referee! Alberto Richards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.26
Dennis Brooking decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Brooking controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards John Lockley. John Lockley heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.48
Callum Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Said Goossen. Said Goossen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Paolo Jack manages to keep it out.
71.41
Darius Beresford hits a low pass to Matthew Brown. Matthew Brown controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Darius Beresford through on goal. Darius Beresford muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
72.13
David Littbarski chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Jess. Nicky Jess flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Hendrie controls it well on his chest. Jacob Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Coppinger.
73.30
Matthew Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Brown. Matthew Brown connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.53
Darius Beresford receives the ball from a throw-in from Ighli Cappellini. Darius Beresford makes a beautiful solo run. Darius Beresford sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Nottingham Forest

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
16.7%
45.8%
37.5%

Scorers
Stuart Coppinger 22
Callum Souness 30
Matthew Brown 73
John Lockley 9, 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Lockley of Queens Park Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Etherington (GK)
6
2.Morris Wilson (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Coppinger (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Alberto Richards (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Vassell (MID)
6
6.Darius Beresford (MID)
7
7.Ighli Cappellini (MID)
6
8.Callum Souness (MID)goal scored
8
9.Alun Mowbray (ATT)
6
10.Matthew Brown (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Said Goossen (ATT)
6
 
12.Rio Gordon (DEF)
0
13.Andy Roberts (MID)
0
14.Paul Batty (ATT)
0

1.Paolo Jack (GK)
6
2.David Littbarski (DEF)
6
3.Alan Beresford (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Brooking (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Kahn (DEF)
6
6.Gary Lawrence (MID)
6
7.John Lockley (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Aaron Copping (MID)
6
9.Nicky Jess (MID)
6
10.Jacob Hendrie (ATT)
6
11.Thierry Smith (ATT)
6
 
12.Dave Lofthouse (ATT)
0
13.Malcolm Seaman (GK)
0
14.Tony Westwood (MID)
0