Match report
Nottingham Forest Draw with Wolves in League Cup Clash
Nottingham Forest
1–1
PEN
Wolves
Jan 11, 2023
Nottingham Forest and Wolves played out an enthralling 1-1 draw at City Ground in the League Cup. The match was punctuated by key substitutions, with Wolves making multiple changes to try and break down a resilient Nottingham Forest defense. Both sides showcased determination, setting up an exciting penalty shootout where Nottingham Forest emerged victorious.
Key Facts
- • Nottingham Forest took the lead in the 18th minute through Wout Boly.
- • Max Kilman was shown a yellow card for Wolves in the 37th minute for a foul.
- • Wolves equalized with a goal by Raúl Jiménez in the 64th minute, assisted by Matheus Cunha.
- • Rúben Neves and Nelson Semedo received yellow cards for Wolves late in the match.
- • The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Nottingham Forest progressing through penalties.
Lineups
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Henderson (G)
- 24 S. Aurier (D)
- 4 J. Worrall (D)
- 30 W. Boly (D)
- 32 Renan Lodi (D)
- 22 R. Yates (M)
- 23 R. Freuler (M)
- 5 O. Mangala (M)
- 31 Gustavo Scarpa (M)
- 20 B. Johnson (F)
- 10 M. Gibbs-White (F)
Substitutes
- 26 S. McKenna
- 8 J. Colback
- 25 E. Dennis
- 16 S. Surridge
- 6 L. Mbe Soh
- 14 L. O'Brien
- 13 W. Hennessey
- 3 S. Cook
- 15 H. Toffolo
Wolves
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 José Sá (G)
- 19 Jonny Castro (D)
- 24 Toti (D)
- 23 M. Kilman (D)
- 22 Nélson Semedo (M)
- 28 João Moutinho (M)
- 27 Matheus Nunes (M)
- 3 R. Aït Nouri (M)
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)
- 9 R. Jiménez (F)
- 17 Gonçalo Guedes (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Rúben Neves
- 10 Daniel Podence
- 12 Matheus Cunha
- 37 Adama Traoré
- 59 J. Hodge
- 13 M. Šarkić
- 81 D. Lembikisa
- 4 N. Collins
- 64 Hugo Bueno
Timeline
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18' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal GoalW. Boly -
37' Wolves Card · Yellow CardMax KilmanFoul
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46' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Guedes · On: Rúben Neves -
59' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Ait Nouri · On: Daniel Podence -
59' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: João Moutinho · On: M. Cunha -
61' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Boly · On: S. McKenna -
64' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalR. Jiménez · Assist: M. Cunha -
65' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2Off: Orel Mangala · On: J. Colback -
68' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3Off: Gustavo Scarpa · On: Emmanuel Dennis -
68' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Johnson · On: S. Surridge -
74' Wolves Card · Yellow CardRúben NevesFoul
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75' Wolves subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Jiménez · On: Adama Traoré -
80' Wolves subst · Substitution 5Off: Hwang Hee-Chan · On: J. Hodge -
88' Wolves Card · Yellow CardM. NunesArgument
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90'+4 Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardR. YatesPersistent fouling
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120'+9 Nottingham Forest Goal · PenaltyJ. ColbackPenalty Shootout
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120'+10 Wolves Goal · Missed PenaltyJ. HodgePenalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | Nottingham Forest | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 85% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 321 | 601 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Accurate Passes | 231 | 509 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Wout Boly's early goal gave Nottingham Forest the upper hand and set the tone for their defensive resilience throughout the match.
- ▸ Raúl Jiménez's equalizer for Wolves in the second half shifted momentum, leading to a series of substitutions from both teams as they sought an advantage.