Match Report


Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest     BurnleyBurnley
Jonathan Julian PittJonathan Julian Pitt Nick Day Nick Day
Jose Fortes CarcedoJ. Carcedo56
G
1
G
79Claus FredgaardC. Fredgaard
Angelo FischerA. Fischer68
D
2
D
79Andrei BelodediciA. Belodedici
Samuele PinziS. Pinzi66
D
3
D
77Samuel IpouaS. Ipoua
Edoardo CerboneE. Cerbone57
D
4
D
75Dominic CollinsD. Collins
Johnny ScharrenburgJ. Scharrenburg54
D
5
M
82Emmanuel AkinbiyiE. Akinbiyi
Dean LawtonD. Lawton65
M
6
M
84Jason MooreJ. Moore
Steve HoweyS. Howey65
M
captain7
M
78Dominic LawD. Law
Alberto LoweA. Lowe61
M
8captain
M
85Nordin StruparN. Strupar
Joe LockleyJ. Lockley58
M
9
A
85Frederico RomanF. Roman
Gary BremnerG. Bremner59
A
10
A
82Noah HerzogN. Herzog
Billy JamesB. James66
A
11
A
80Rafael MoyaR. Moya
 
Norman IzzetN. Izzet60
M
12
M
75Marc InceM. Ince
Frank YoungF. Young68
G
13
M
75Roberto RamosR. Ramos
Matt BarrettM. Barrett64
A
14
D
74Denys DemyanchukD. Demyanchuk

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.


0.00
Burnley kick off!
2.20
With a delightful solo run, Alberto Lowe stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Lowe makes a defence splitting pass to Billy James. Billy James takes a shot at goal but Claus Fredgaard is on top of it.
6.12
Dominic Law flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Roman collects the pass. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.04
Johnny Scharrenburg flicks a high ball forward to Steve Howey who takes it down. Steve Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy James. Billy James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Fredgaard who gathers it comfortably.
10.13
Nordin Strupar makes a beautiful solo run. Nordin Strupar knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
16.55
Steve Howey knocks the ball forward to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Billy James. Billy James heads the ball goalwards. Claus Fredgaard punches it away to safety.
20.29
Angelo Fischer sees Alberto Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Lowe knocks the ball forward to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.30
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.16
Dominic Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Law. Dominic Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.19
Steve Howey makes a probing pass to Billy James. Billy James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.07
Steve Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy James. Billy James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andrei Belodedici.
45.00
Jason Moore flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Moya who takes it down. Rafael Moya shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
47.45
Dean Lawton comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Law. The referee calls over Dean Lawton and warns him to calm down! Dominic Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.19
Burnley are dictating the run of play here today.
54.48
Dominic Law clumsily knocks into Alberto Lowe. Dominic Law is warned by the referee! Alberto Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.48
Dominic Collins breaks forward. Dominic Collins hits a low pass to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog shoots from outside the area but Jose Fortes Carcedo reads it well. Nice save!
60.41
Nottingham Forest have made 2 substitutions with Frank Young replacing Jose Fortes Carcedo and Matt Barrett replacing Dean Lawton .
61.48
Nordin Strupar threads the ball through to Rafael Moya. Rafael Moya shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Frank Young.
63.21
Emmanuel Akinbiyi sees a break and surges forward. Emmanuel Akinbiyi tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
69.51
Johnny Scharrenburg sees Alberto Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Lowe makes a probing pass to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Billy James. Billy James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.22
Samuel Ipoua hacks Alberto Lowe from behind! Samuel Ipoua is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.28
Nottingham Forest appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.58
Edoardo Cerbone threads a neat ball through to Steve Howey. Steve Howey flicks a high pass forward. Gary Bremner controls it well on his chest. Gary Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Billy James. Billy James makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
85.38
Dominic Collins threads a neat ball through to Jason Moore. With a delightful solo run, Jason Moore stretches the opposition's defence. Jason Moore shoots from outside the area. Frank Young gets down and covers it.
87.01
Samuele Pinzi hits a low pass to Steve Howey. Steve Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.23
Alberto Lowe passes the ball forward to Joe Lockley. Joe Lockley whips in a cross ball towards Billy James. Billy James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Claus Fredgaard is on top of it.
90.00
Samuel Ipoua receives the ball from a throw-in from Dominic Collins. Samuel Ipoua flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Law controls it well on his chest. Dominic Law knocks the ball forward to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Moya. Rafael Moya knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Frank Young is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Nottingham Forest

Burnley
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
28.2%
42.4%
29.4%

Scorers
Billy James 79
Rafael Moya 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy James of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Jose Fortes Carcedo (GK)
7
2.Angelo Fischer (DEF)
6
3.Samuele Pinzi (DEF)
6
4.Edoardo Cerbone (DEF)
6
5.Johnny Scharrenburg (DEF)
6
6.Dean Lawton (MID)
6
7.Steve Howey (MID)
8
8.Alberto Lowe (MID)
8
9.Joe Lockley (MID)
6
10.Gary Bremner (ATT)
8
11.Billy James (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Norman Izzet (MID)
0
13.Frank Young (GK)
7
14.Matt Barrett (ATT)
6

1.Claus Fredgaard (GK)
8
2.Andrei Belodedici (DEF)
6
3.Samuel Ipoua (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Collins (DEF)
8
5.Emmanuel Akinbiyi (MID)
6
6.Jason Moore (MID)
7
7.Dominic Law (MID)
6
8.Nordin Strupar (MID)
7
9.Frederico Roman (ATT)
6
10.Noah Herzog (ATT)
7
11.Rafael Moya (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marc Ince (MID)
0
13.Roberto Ramos (MID)
0
14.Denys Demyanchuk (DEF)
0