Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Barnet. A crowd of 8,364 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Barnet appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Riza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Barnet appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Riza.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.30
0-0Arturo Pascual runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arturo Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Marr.
6.39
Peter Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Thomas Mahouvé. Thomas Mahouvé makes a probing pass to Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.34
0-0Gary Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale shoots from outside the area. Kieron Kasper effortlessly gets down and covers it.
12.49
0-0Arturo Pascual hacks Eddie Carlton from behind! The referee calls over Arturo Pascual and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.55
Nelson Van Gobbel breaks forward. With imagination, Nelson Van Gobbel plays the ball forward to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.09
Gary Fortune threads a neat ball through to Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Galli.
22.06
0-0Eddie Carlton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Carlton shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
24.56
Noel Ripley barges into Gary Fortune. The referee calls over Noel Ripley and shows him a yellow card! Gary Fortune hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.53
0-0Nelson Van Gobbel hacks Gavin Cutler from behind! Nelson Van Gobbel is warned by the referee! Gavin Cutler stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.52
Noel Ripley breaks forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Noel Ripley plays the ball forward to Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.57
Thomas Mahouvé hits a low pass to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Cutler.
36.02
Miguel Barbosa threads the ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Ehiogu.
39.01
Arturo Pascual threads a neat ball through to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. Barnet also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnet players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Barnet start the second half!
48.18
Nelson Van Gobbel clumsily knocks into Eddie Carlton. The referee brings Nelson Van Gobbel to one side and gives him another warning! Eddie Carlton runs off the knock.
51.49
Richard Kanu pushes mid-way up the pitch. Richard Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. David Myers didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.09
Ashley Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott cuts inside the box! Alec Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.16
Arturo Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Sheringham collects the pass. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli heads the ball goalwards but somehow David Myers manages to keep it out.
65.07
1-0Thomas Mahouvé threads a neat ball through to Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne plays a one-two with Marvin Sheringham and rushes in on goal... Alberto Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.45
Thomas Mahouvé hits a low pass to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. David Myers manages to gather it easily.
72.07
Arturo Pascual sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Pascual controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.15
Miguel Barbosa surges forward with the ball. Miguel Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Kieron Kasper. Excellent save.
75.54
With imagination, Miguel Barbosa plays the ball forward to Ole de Boer. Ole de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Galli.
77.35
1-0Barnet appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.35
Showing composure, Fredrik Marr plays the ball forward to Eddie Carlton. Eddie Carlton flicks a high ball forward to Ole de Boer who takes it down. Ole de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.44
Gary Fortune threads a neat ball through to Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.27
Thomas Mahouvé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from David Myers keeps it out!
84.47
Patrick Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Carlton. Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Carlton plays the ball forward to Ole de Boer. Ole de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. With a superhuman jump, Alec Elliott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Richard Kanu makes a strong solo run forward. Richard Kanu plays the ball forward to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Marr.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
27.4%
46.4%
26.2%
Scorers
| Alberto Gascoigne 65 | Alec Elliott 79, 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Elliott of Barnet |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kieron Kasper (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Kanu (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Noel Ripley (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Thomas Mahouvé (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arturo Pascual (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Natale Banchelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marvin Sheringham (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alberto Gascoigne (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Ugo Armstrong (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Hulme (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Patterson (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Myers (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patrick Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fredrik Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Cutler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ashley Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eddie Carlton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Miguel Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Stockdale (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ole de Boer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Richard Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lomano Burbage (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Makin (DEF) | 0 | |