Match Report


Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kieron KasperK. Kasper64
G
1
G
60Luke HollowayL. Holloway
Nelson Van GobbelN. Van Gobbel63
D
2
D
60Richard BarryR. Barry
Graham GalliG. Galli55
D
3
D
50Robert CoppingR. Copping
Peter EhioguP. Ehiogu53
D
4
D
48Graham StampG. Stamp
Richard KanuR. Kanu51
D
5
M
74Steve RoyceS. Royce
Noel RipleyN. Ripley49
D
6
M
58Philipp SchraderP. Schrader
Tomas BentoT. Bento60
M
7
M
53Danny MoffatD. Moffat
Arturo PascualA. Pascual57
M
captain8
M
50Duncan McleodD. Mcleod
Natale BanchelliN. Banchelli51
A
9
A
77Adrian DixonA. Dixon
Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham48
A
10captain
A
74Ian MyersI. Myers
Alberto GascoigneA. Gascoigne42
A
11
A
69Fernando MendesF. Mendes
 
Ugo ArmstrongU. Armstrong62
G
12
G
57Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello
Thomas MahouvéT. Mahouvé57
M
13
G
55Steve HapgoodS. Hapgood
John HulmeJ. Hulme57
G
14
A
52Tim CutlerT. Cutler

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 8,854 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Riza.


0.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
2.14
Arturo Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Gascoigne who takes it down. Alberto Gascoigne shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
3.40
Robert Copping flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon hits a low pass to Ian Myers. Richard Kanu hacks Ian Myers from behind! Ian Myers appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
6.24
Philipp Schrader brings the ball forward. Philipp Schrader knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
8.43
Richard Barry launches a long ball forward into the other half. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Ripley.
10.39
Richard Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Pascual. Arturo Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
16.21
Tomas Bento threads the ball through to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham shoots from long range but it is miles over!
21.15
Duncan Mcleod runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Mcleod controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.39
Noel Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Bento. Tomas Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Copping.
24.26
Graham Stamp barges into Marvin Sheringham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Sheringham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.52
Ian Myers catches Richard Kanu on the ankles. The referee brings Ian Myers to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Kanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.18
Richard Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Royce. Steve Royce flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Mendes who brings the ball under control. Fernando Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Tranmere Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.42
Philipp Schrader makes a probing pass to Ian Myers. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.18
Steve Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
38.52
Graham Stamp kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat surges forward with the ball. Danny Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Graham Stamp chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Moffat lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
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. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
47.57
Peter Ehiogu launches a long ball forward into the other half. Alberto Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
48.09
Danny Moffat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
51.49
Philipp Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.19
Danny Moffat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Kieron Kasper punches it away to safety.
55.32
Arturo Pascual advances with the ball. Arturo Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
60.54
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .
61.58
Arturo Pascual sees space and advances. Arturo Pascual tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.17
Peter Ehiogu boots it upfield. Marvin Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.00
Graham Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Royce. Steve Royce knocks the ball forward to Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.35
Robert Copping chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader passes the ball forward to Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Ehiogu.
72.15
Danny Moffat knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Martusciello. Alfonso Martusciello knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Van Gobbel.
77.51
Arturo Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Marvin Sheringham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.00
Marvin Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Graham Stamp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.10
Danny Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers plays a one-two with Alfonso Martusciello and advances towards the goal... Ian Myers comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.07
Tranmere Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
84.02
Arturo Pascual sees Alberto Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.38
Tomas Bento makes a beautiful solo run. Tomas Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.55
Tomas Bento barges into Danny Moffat. The referee calls over Tomas Bento and shows him a yellow card! Danny Moffat runs off the knock.
90.00
Peter Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Bento. Tomas Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Nottingham Forest

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
29.7%
41.8%
28.6%

Scorers
Fernando Mendes 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Moffat of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Kieron Kasper (GK)
7
2.Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
3.Graham Galli (DEF)
6
4.Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
7
5.Richard Kanu (DEF)
6
6.Noel Ripley (DEF)
6
7.Tomas Bento (MID)yellow card
6
8.Arturo Pascual (MID)
8
9.Natale Banchelli (ATT)
6
10.Marvin Sheringham (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Alberto Gascoigne (ATT)
6
 
12.Ugo Armstrong (GK)
0
13.Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
0
14.John Hulme (GK)
0

1.Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2.Richard Barry (DEF)
6
3.Robert Copping (DEF)
6
4.Graham Stamp (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Steve Royce (MID)
7
6.Philipp Schrader (MID)
7
7.Danny Moffat (MID)
9
8.Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Adrian Dixon (ATT)
6
10.Ian Myers (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Mendes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
7
13.Steve Hapgood (GK)
0
14.Tim Cutler (ATT)
0