Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at City Ground where Nottingham Forest play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 8,662 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Nottingham Forest are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Frederico Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Eugenio Rubio!
4.41
0-0Alejandro Croce flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.45
Gerard Van Rijswijk makes a beautiful solo run. Gerard Van Rijswijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos goes all the way! Samuel Campos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
9.30
1-0Alan Gray passes the ball forward to Frederico Ruiz. Frederico Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly whips in a cross ball towards Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.55
1-0Graeme Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Galli. Ben Galli makes a beautiful solo run. Ben Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerard Van Rijswijk.
16.03
1-0Don Hendry barges into Samuel Campos. The referee calls over Don Hendry and warns him to calm down! Samuel Campos runs off the knock.
18.02
Alejandro Croce makes a probing pass to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.08
Frederico Ruiz passes the ball forward to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Flintlock.
21.36
Alejandro Croce kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.03
Frederico Ruiz makes a simple pass to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.50
Alejandro Croce flicks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.35
Peter Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Jack. Mark Jack chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Stan Weaver is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.41
Peter Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.34
Christian Nocerino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Eugenio Rubio.
39.04
Christian Nocerino chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.21
Alejandro Croce makes a simple pass to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.47
Don Hendry knocks the ball forward to Christian Nocerino. Christian Nocerino knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerard Van Rijswijk.
45.00
Ashley Rodgers brings the ball forward. Ashley Rodgers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Christie.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
47.15
Don Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Nocerino. Christian Nocerino kicks a strong pass forward to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Rubio who gathers it comfortably.
49.59
Ben Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Eugenio Rubio!
51.34
Frederico Ruiz advances with the ball. Frederico Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.34
Jose Fortes Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.24
1-1Nick Bloomer comes in with a late challenge on Syd Higginbotham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Syd Higginbotham stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.08
Frederico Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.47
67.15
Christian Nocerino knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.26
Ashley Rodgers passes the ball forward to Mark Jack. Mark Jack passes the ball forward to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.05
Jose Fortes Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Jack. Mark Jack lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
77.47
Ashley Rodgers passes the ball forward to Mark Jack. Mark Jack knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.16
Graeme Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Nocerino. Christian Nocerino makes a simple pass to Nick Bloomer. Nick Bloomer shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.44
1-1Swindon Town are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Nottingham Forest's defence.
90.00
Jacob Scholes barges into Syd Higginbotham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Syd Higginbotham stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
24.5%
43.6%
31.9%
Scorers