Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 17,584 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.


0.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the first half underway!
2.04
Hugo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Rene Klein. Rene Klein flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.10
With fabulous imagination, Erik Ásgeirsson plays the ball forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.31
Hugo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rene Klein. Rene Klein rushes past Edoardo Cerbone! Rene Klein looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rene Klein!
10.03
Alberto Lowe flicks a high pass forward to Billy James who brings the ball under control. Billy James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ade Garba.
12.20
Alvaro Mendoza knocks the ball forward to Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Rene Klein. Rene Klein whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro beats his man to it with a header. Angelo Fischer steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
15.45
Steve Howey flicks a high ball forward to Billy James who takes it down. Billy James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Dean but the linesman indicates offside!
16.03
Hugo Guerrero Lopez passes the ball forward to Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.49
With great vision, Hugo Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Levrat. With a superhuman jump, Emmanuel Levrat connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Frank Young comfortably punches it away to safety.
22.49
Ade Garba threads a neat ball through to Erik Ásgeirsson. Seeing a gap ahead, Erik Ásgeirsson plays the ball forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Monteiro. With a superhuman jump, Paulo Monteiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
30.03
Ade Garba takes it forward alone. Ade Garba hits a low pass to Rene Klein. Rene Klein knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnny Scharrenburg.
34.56
Tomek Wilimowski kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro sees Rene Klein just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rene Klein rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Frank Young.
36.46
Hugo Guerrero Lopez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Alberto Lowe reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
39.09
Alvaro Mendoza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Rene Klein controls it well on his chest. Rene Klein knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Alberto Lowe surges forward with the ball. Alberto Lowe knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Joel Litmanen. What a save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Carlisle United start the second half!
51.00
Armando Maldini takes a short throw-in bringing Helder Costa into play. Helder Costa sees Erik Ásgeirsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erik Ásgeirsson makes a probing pass to Emmanuel Levrat. Emmanuel Levrat knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rene Klein is offside!
54.42
Edoardo Cerbone catches Rene Klein on the ankles. Edoardo Cerbone is shown the yellow card! Rene Klein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.44
Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Matt Barrett replacing Alberto Lowe .
61.51
Armando Maldini makes a simple pass to Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Monteiro who takes it down. Paulo Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.56
Ade Garba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomek Wilimowski. Tomek Wilimowski knocks the ball forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein plays a quick one-two with Emmanuel Levrat and rushes in on goal... Rene Klein side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.11
Armando Maldini makes a probing pass to Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Rene Klein. Rene Klein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edoardo Cerbone.
77.41
Carlisle United have made 3 substitutions with Ignacio Pabón replacing Alvaro Mendoza, Drazen Tudor replacing Tomek Wilimowski and Nacer Ramdani replacing Rene Klein .Nottingham Forest have made 2 substitutions with Matthew Prior replacing Johnny Scharrenburg and Simon Bischoff replacing Dean Lawton and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
79.33
Ignacio Pabón knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Emmanuel Levrat. With some swift thinking, Emmanuel Levrat plays the ball forward to Nacer Ramdani who has made a great run into the box. Nacer Ramdani looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Nacer Ramdani scores for Carlisle United!!
85.46
Ade Garba kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson hits a low pass to Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.18
Steve Howey hacks Drazen Tudor from behind! The referee calls over Steve Howey and shows him a yellow card! Drazen Tudor carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.29
Ignacio Pabón advances with the ball. Ignacio Pabón knocks the ball to his team mate, Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
78%
22%
Play Area
25.6%
42.7%
31.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rene Klein of Carlisle United

Match Ratings
1.Joel Litmanen (GK)
6
2.Alvaro Mendoza (DEF)
6
3.Ade Garba (DEF)
6
4.Armando Maldini (DEF)
6
5.Helder Costa (DEF)
6
6.Tomek Wilimowski (MID)
6
7.Erik Ásgeirsson (MID)
6
8.Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID)
8
9.Paulo Monteiro (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Emmanuel Levrat (ATT)
7
11.Rene Klein (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ignacio Pabón (DEF)
6
13.Drazen Tudor (MID)
6
14.Nacer Ramdani (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Frank Young (GK)
6
2.Angelo Fischer (DEF)
6
3.Samuele Pinzi (DEF)
6
4.Edoardo Cerbone (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Johnny Scharrenburg (DEF)
6
6.Dean Lawton (MID)
6
7.Alberto Lowe (MID)
6
8.Steve Howey (MID)yellow card
5
9.Joe Lockley (MID)
6
10.Marcus Dean (ATT)
6
11.Billy James (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthew Prior (DEF)
6
13.Simon Bischoff (MID)
6
14.Matt Barrett (ATT)
6