Match Report


Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
John MillerJohn Miller Computer Player Computer Player
Teddy EtheringtonT. Etherington51
G
1
G
56Richard Lua-LuaR. Lua-Lua
Morris WilsonM. Wilson50
D
2
D
58Albrecht ScholzA. Scholz
Stuart CoppingerS. Coppinger52
D
3
D
51Ross GrayR. Gray
Alberto RichardsA. Richards50
D
4captain
D
45Andy GrayA. Gray
Ledley VassellL. Vassell39
M
5
D
44Del DeaneD. Deane
Andy RobertsA. Roberts38
M
captain6
M
49Mick JeffersM. Jeffers
Ighli CappelliniI. Cappellini48
M
7
M
46Albrecht WilkeA. Wilke
Callum SounessC. Souness56
M
8
M
44Simon SinclairS. Sinclair
Alun MowbrayA. Mowbray42
A
9
M
44Paolo LisbieP. Lisbie
Matthew BrownM. Brown47
A
10
A
44Andy SummerbeeA. Summerbee
Said GoossenS. Goossen53
A
11
A
43Eddie MonkE. Monk
 
Wes MorrisW. Morris43
D
12
G
50Ian InsleyI. Insley
Tony KirklandT. Kirkland39
M
13
G
45Marcus StockdaleM. Stockdale
Paul BattyP. Batty42
A
14
M
43Julian KeaneJ. Keane

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,065 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Cole.


0.00
Charlton Athletic get the match underway!
4.47
Morris Wilson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Morris Wilson passes the ball forward to Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Roberts but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.31
With vision, Simon Sinclair plays the ball forward to Andy Summerbee. Andy Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Etherington who gathers it comfortably.
12.02
Stuart Coppinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Brown. Matthew Brown shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
20.02
Morris Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Vassell collects the pass. Ledley Vassell makes a beautiful solo run. Ledley Vassell threads the ball through to Matthew Brown but he's offside!
21.28
Ighli Cappellini sees Callum Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Souness shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
26.09
Mick Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Eddie Monk. Eddie Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Etherington who gathers it comfortably.
27.08
Ross Gray flicks a high pass forward to Andy Summerbee who brings the ball under control. Andy Summerbee whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Monk. Eddie Monk is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.40
Andy Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Brown. Matthew Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.36
Andy Roberts sees Said Goossen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Said Goossen edges inside the box! Said Goossen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Said Goossen!
33.41
Albrecht Wilke hits a low pass to Eddie Monk. Eddie Monk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
49.32
Morris Wilson makes a probing pass to Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Brown. Matthew Brown flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
55.27
Ighli Cappellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray plays a one-two with Matthew Brown and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alun Mowbray provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Lua-Lua!
59.18
Ighli Cappellini flicks a high pass forward to Andy Roberts who brings the ball under control. Andy Roberts shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.52
Andy Roberts hits a low pass to Alun Mowbray. Alun Mowbray shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.17
Alberto Richards threads a neat ball through to Andy Roberts. Andy Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Brown. Matthew Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
69.41
Ross Gray sees a break and surges forward. Ross Gray darts forward. Ross Gray whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Wilke. Albrecht Wilke knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
72.15
Morris Wilson knocks the ball forward to Ighli Cappellini. Ighli Cappellini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Goossen. Said Goossen runs straight at the defence! Said Goossen shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
75.18
Andy Gray barges into Matthew Brown. The referee calls over Andy Gray and warns him to calm down! Matthew Brown runs off the knock.
78.04
Andy Roberts surges forward with the ball. Andy Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.44
Eddie Monk hacks Andy Roberts from behind! The referee calls over Eddie Monk and warns him to calm down! Andy Roberts carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.39
Del Deane flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Lisbie controls it well on his chest. Paolo Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Eddie Monk. Eddie Monk makes a simple pass, allowing Andy Summerbee to run into the box. Alberto Richards catches Andy Summerbee on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
87.09
Simon Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Wilke who takes it down. Albrecht Wilke whips in a cross ball towards Andy Summerbee. Andy Summerbee outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Alberto Richards changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Richards plays a one-two with Alun Mowbray and advances towards the goal... Alberto Richards comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Nottingham Forest

Charlton Athletic
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
26.2%
45.2%
28.6%

Scorers
Said Goossen 30
Matthew Brown 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Said Goossen of Nottingham Forest

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

1.Richard Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.Albrecht Scholz (DEF)
6
3.Ross Gray (DEF)
7
4.Andy Gray (DEF)
5
5.Del Deane (DEF)
6
6.Mick Jeffers (MID)
6
7.Albrecht Wilke (MID)
6
8.Simon Sinclair (MID)
6
9.Paolo Lisbie (MID)
6
10.Andy Summerbee (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Monk (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Insley (GK)
0
13.Marcus Stockdale (GK)
0
14.Julian Keane (MID)
0