Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 20,250 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the match underway!
6.18
0-0Craig Thomson threads the ball through to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago shoots from distance but somehow Isaiah Mendez manages to keep it out.
9.50
Emilio Jiménez sees a break and surges forward. Emilio Jiménez kicks a strong pass forward to Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Isaiah Mendez manages to keep it out.
10.43
Emilio Jiménez passes the ball forward to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Isaiah Mendez!
14.33
Pierre Mbami passes the ball forward to Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kieron Le Tissier easily smothers it.
15.32
0-0Patrick Mbamba barges into Martin Shearer. The referee calls over Patrick Mbamba and warns him to calm down! Martin Shearer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.35
0-0Graham Taylor passes the ball forward to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Mbamba but he's offside!
22.16
0-0Pierre Mbami makes a beautiful solo run. Pierre Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastien Kehrli.
27.22
0-0Bojan Farnerud brings the ball forward. Bojan Farnerud sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
30.35
Pierre Mbami chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastien Kehrli.
36.32
Aladino Bellotto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.31
0-0Graham Taylor catches Craig Thomson on the ankles. The referee calls over Graham Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Craig Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
49.29
0-1Martin Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emilio Jiménez. Emilio Jiménez knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago goes all the way! Marco Santiago cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.47
Aladino Bellotto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.40
Samuel Mbami clumsily knocks into Martin Shearer. Samuel Mbami is given a warning by the referee! Martin Shearer is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
61.42
Cristián Maldonado flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Palmer. Ian Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago goes all the way! Marco Santiago takes a shot at goal. Isaiah Mendez easily smothers it.
67.17
Ian Palmer knocks the ball forward to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Isaiah Mendez!
71.06
Ian Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Martin Budan scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
77.47
Pierre Mbami brings the ball forward. Pierre Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kieron Le Tissier easily picks it out of the air!
78.16
Alexandre Soares threads the ball through to Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.50
Alexandre Soares threads the ball through to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.59
Cristián Maldonado makes a probing pass to Ian Palmer. Ian Palmer advances with the ball. Ian Palmer plays a perfect one-two with Marco Santiago and rushes in on goal... Ian Palmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
19%
46%
34.9%
Scorers