Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 20,420 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town kick off and get the first half underway!
3.51
0-0Andre Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Bojan Farnerud. Bojan Farnerud kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Dominguez. Ivan Dominguez passes the ball forward but Patrick Mbamba is offside!
4.43
0-0Mark Appiah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bojan Farnerud. Bojan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emmanuel Devitsakis.
8.16
0-0Gonçalo Juarez makes a simple pass to Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Konaté. Noel Konaté makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Isaiah Mendez manages to gather it comfortably.
16.32
Fredrik Barck makes a simple pass to Mauro Aurelio. Mauro Aurelio makes a simple pass to Noel Konaté. Noel Konaté lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Isaiah Mendez easily smothers it.
18.20
Pierre Mbami kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Cesar Pinheiro.
21.45
0-0Mauro Aurelio clumsily knocks into Alexandre Soares. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Soares runs off the knock.
22.29
Pierre Mbami chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Cesar Pinheiro manages to gather it comfortably.
24.22
Muzzy Ayaz makes a probing pass to Noel Konaté. Noel Konaté knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.33
Mauro Aurelio flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Ihor Shevchenko. Ihor Shevchenko directs the ball goalwards with his head. Isaiah Mendez easily picks it out of the air!
27.01
0-0Francis Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre Mbami. Pierre Mbami makes a simple pass to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
28.29
0-0Nottingham Forest are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Swindon Town's defence.
30.14
Graham Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Dominguez. Ivan Dominguez threads the ball through to Samuel Mbami but he's offside!
34.07
0-0Samuel Mbami comes in with a late challenge on Fredrik Barck. The referee calls over Samuel Mbami and warns him to calm down! Fredrik Barck stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.49
1-0Francis Middleton makes a simple pass to Pierre Mbami. Pierre Mbami decides to run forward with the ball. Pierre Mbami goes all the way! Pierre Mbami makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Cesar Pinheiro had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
47.28
Bojan Farnerud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Dominguez. Ivan Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Barck.
51.52
Francis Middleton knocks the ball forward to Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor takes it forward alone. Graham Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Dominguez. Ivan Dominguez heads the ball goalwards. Cesar Pinheiro manages to gather it comfortably.
53.20
Nottingham Forest are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.13
Pierre Mbami surges forward with the ball. Pierre Mbami controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.03
Pierre Mbami flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Dominguez. Ivan Dominguez plays a perfect one-two with Patrick Mbamba and rushes in on goal... Ivan Dominguez takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Cesar Pinheiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.49
Fredrik Barck kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz makes a simple pass to Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis goes all the way! Colin Inglis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Isaiah Mendez.
66.57
Gonçalo Juarez knocks the ball forward to Noel Konaté. Noel Konaté whips in a cross ball towards Ihor Shevchenko. Ihor Shevchenko powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
67.17
Graham Taylor passes the ball forward to Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.10
Mauro Aurelio threads the ball through to Ihor Shevchenko. Ihor Shevchenko shoots from long range but it flies wide!
73.57
Bojan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Cesar Pinheiro easily smothers it!
77.46
Francis Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares makes a simple pass to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami goes all the way! Samuel Mbami makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.08
Bojan Farnerud makes a simple pass to Ivan Dominguez. Ivan Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Mbamba. Patrick Mbamba powers a header at goal. Cesar Pinheiro easily picks it out of the air!
85.11
Mauro Aurelio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ihor Shevchenko. Ihor Shevchenko knocks the ball forward to Colin Inglis but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.06
Eric Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Ihor Shevchenko. Ihor Shevchenko lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Konaté. Noel Konaté heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Isaiah Mendez!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%
Scorers