Nott'm Forest 3-4 Newcastle (aet)

A last-minute header from Fabricio Coloccini ensured Newcastle edged a thrilling Carling Cup tie 4-3 after extra time at the City Ground.

Newcastle went in front through Peter Lovenkrands but Robbie Findley equalised just after half-time.

Lovenkrands then scored a penalty but Forest hit back via Matt Derbyshire.

Danny Simpson's 93rd-minute goal for Newcastle was cancelled out by Forest's Marcus Tudgay before Coloccini struck late on to send Newcastle through.

Magpies manager Alan Pardew retained only Coloccini and Simpson from Saturday's starting line-up at Aston Villa and handed debuts to goalkeeper Rob Elliot and French midfielder Mehdi Abeid.

Hatem Ben Arfa, the French midfielder who had managed only four competitive appearances for the club before suffering an horrific double leg fracture, also started.

The scoring began in the 39th minute when Sylvain Marveaux delivered a perfect cross into the box for Lovenkrands to net with an unstoppable close-range header.

Forest levelled when Findley was allowed to make ground towards the Newcastle penalty area before unleashing a stinging right-foot shot which flew past Elliot's despairing dive and into the bottom corner.

The Premier League outfit were back in front on the hour with Marveaux once again the man providing the ammunition.

His run into the box prompted Brendan Moloney to haul him back, and referee Lee Mason had little hesitation in pointing to the spot to allow Lovenkrands to double his tally.

Forest were back on terms for a second time within six minutes when Derbyshire got in behind the Magpies' rearguard and rounded Elliot with ease to slide the ball into an empty net.

The Ameobi brothers, Shola and Sammy, and Gabriel Obertan were all introduced but Pardew's men were taken to extra time.

Simpson's 93rd-minute cross, which floated over Camp and into the back of the net, looked to have won it for the visitors, but Tudgay struck with six minutes of extra time remaining when he tapped home substitute Ishmael Miller's cross from close range.

There were just seconds left to play when substitute Obertan fired the ball in once again from the left, and Coloccini arrived perfectly on cue to finally dash Forest's hopes.

Alan Pardew was a relieved man at the end, saying: "It's a competition where we will be looked at as one of the possible teams who can win it, and we have got to believe that. We are looking for a home draw because we have had two tough away games."

Steve McClaren was disappointed to see his side knocked out, but delighted with the response of the players after Saturday's home defeat by Derby.

He said: "The key thing tonight was restoring pride in the team. The fans wanted to see that and I think they got it, and they got it in abundance.

"It was a great response to what has been a very difficult few days, but sometimes, adversity like that is the making of a team and you have to go through it."

Lineup, Bookings (4) & Substitutions (6)

Nottingham Forest

  • 01 Camp
  • 05 Morgan Booked
  • 16 Gunter
  • 27 Moloney
  • 33 Lynch
  • 10 McGugan (Reid - 88' )
  • 14 Greening
  • 19 Moussi (Majewski - 76' )
  • 08 Derbyshire (Miller - 85' )
  • 20 Tudgay
  • 24 Findley

Substitutes

  • 21 Smith
  • 41 Freeman
  • 11 Reid
  • 28 Majewski
  • 40 Bamford
  • 09 Miller

Newcastle United

  • 35 Elliot
  • 02 Coloccini Booked
  • 05 Simpson
  • 14 Perch
  • 08 Guthrie
  • 10 Ben Arfa (Sa Ameobi - 70' )
  • 13 Abeid Booked
  • 15 Gosling (Sh Ameobi - 70' )
  • 22 Marveaux
  • 31 Ferguson Booked
  • 11 Lovenkrands (Obertan - 80' )

Substitutes

  • 26 Krul
  • 37 Dummett
  • 38 Henderson
  • 20 Best
  • 23 Sh Ameobi
  • 25 Obertan
  • 28 Sa Ameobi
Ref: Mason
Att: 10,208

Match Stats

Shots

10 12

On target

7 9

Corners

8 8

Fouls

14 13

Live Text Commentary

120:00 +3:03

The match has ended.

120:00 +2:23

Radoslaw Majewski has an effort at goal from 25 yards. Save made by Rob Elliot.

120:00 +1:06

Gabriel Obertan provided the assist for the goal.

120:00 +1:06 Goal scored

Goal - Fabricio Coloccini - Nott'm For 3 - 4 Newcastle Fabricio Coloccini finds the back of the net with a headed goal from close range. Nottm Forest 3-4 Newcastle.

120:00 +0:08

Corner taken by Danny Guthrie from the left by-line, Wes Morgan makes a clearance.

118:49

Shot from inside the area by Marcus Tudgay clears the bar.

118:32

The ball is crossed by Sammy Ameobi, save made by Lee Camp.

117:42

Sammy Ameobi crosses the ball, save made by Lee Camp.

117:10

Sammy Ameobi produces a cross, clearance made by Wes Morgan.

116:39

The ball is delivered by Shola Ameobi, Wes Morgan manages to make a clearance.

115:58

Gabriel Obertan delivers the ball.

113:55

Assist by Ishmael Miller.

113:55 Goal scored

Goal - Marcus Tudgay - Nott'm For 3 - 3 Newcastle Marcus Tudgay scores a goal from close in to the bottom right corner of the goal. Nottm Forest 3-3 Newcastle.

112:36

Unfair challenge on Shola Ameobi by Joel Lynch results in a free kick. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Sylvain Marveaux, blocked by Andy Reid.

112:19

James Perch takes a shot from 25 yards. Save by Lee Camp.

111:38

Shola Ameobi takes a shot. Wes Morgan gets a block in. Danny Guthrie decides to take a short corner.

108:02

Shot from 25 yards by Andy Reid. Save made by Rob Elliot.

107:26

Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

107:26 Booking

Booking The referee shows Shane Ferguson a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

107:20

Shane Ferguson challenges Brendan Moloney unfairly and gives away a free kick.

105:14

Foul by Danny Simpson on Robbie Findley, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Lee Camp.

105:01

The referee starts the second half of extra time.

104:13

The ball is crossed by Ishmael Miller, Fabricio Coloccini gets a block in. Inswinging corner taken by Andy Reid from the right by-line, Shola Ameobi manages to make a clearance.

102:21

Corner from the right by-line taken by Danny Guthrie, Headed effort on goal by Fabricio Coloccini from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the target.

101:11

Unfair challenge on Sammy Ameobi by Jonathan Greening results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Danny Guthrie.

99:51

Shane Ferguson fouled by Ishmael Miller, the ref awards a free kick. Rob Elliot restarts play with the free kick.

99:11

The ball is crossed by Sammy Ameobi, blocked by Brendan Moloney. Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Danny Guthrie, save made by Lee Camp.

97:39

Danny Guthrie takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, Chris Gunter manages to make a clearance.

96:48

Danny Guthrie fouled by Radoslaw Majewski, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Sylvain Marveaux from right channel, Jonathan Greening gets a block in.

96:22

The ball is swung over by Danny Simpson, clearance by Brendan Moloney.

94:47

Marcus Tudgay is caught offside. Rob Elliot restarts play with the free kick.

92:22 Goal scored

Goal - Danny Simpson - Nott'm For 2 - 3 Newcastle Danny Simpson grabs a goal from long distance to the top left corner of the goal. Nottm Forest 2-3 Newcastle.

91:17

Gabriel Obertan sends in a cross, Brendan Moloney makes a clearance.

90:37

Shola Ameobi is ruled offside. Direct free kick taken by Jonathan Greening.

90:00 +4:29

The whistle goes for the end of normal time.

90:00 +2:47

Robbie Findley has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the goal.

90:00 +1:44

Corner from the left by-line taken by Andy Reid, Radoslaw Majewski takes a shot. Blocked by Fabricio Coloccini.

90:00 +1:01

Shot from deep inside the area by Gabriel Obertan goes over the bar.

88:13

The ball is swung over by Chris Gunter.

87:40 Substitution

Substitution Lewis McGugan leaves the field to be replaced by Andy Reid.

84:52

The referee gives a free kick against Shola Ameobi for handball. Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

83:59

Rob Elliot takes the direct free kick.

83:59 Substitution

Substitution Matt Derbyshire leaves the field to be replaced by Ishmael Miller.

83:59

Foul by Radoslaw Majewski on Danny Simpson, free kick awarded.

83:42

The ball is crossed by Shane Ferguson, Shola Ameobi takes a shot. Save by Lee Camp.

82:38

Matt Derbyshire is penalised for a handball. Mehdi Abeid takes the direct free kick.

79:05

Rob Elliot takes the direct free kick.

79:05 Substitution

Substitution Gabriel Obertan is brought on as a substitute for Peter Lovenkrands.

79:05

Radoslaw Majewski concedes a free kick for a foul on Fabricio Coloccini.

78:24

Shola Ameobi challenges Joel Lynch unfairly and gives away a free kick. Lee Camp takes the free kick.

77:14

Matt Derbyshire sends in a cross, clearance by James Perch. Inswinging corner taken by Lewis McGugan.

75:32 Substitution

Substitution Radoslaw Majewski comes on in place of Guy Moussi.

73:31

Shola Ameobi is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Lee Camp takes the direct free kick.

72:20

Inswinging corner taken by Lewis McGugan, save made by Rob Elliot.

71:00

Peter Lovenkrands is ruled offside. Lee Camp takes the free kick.

69:15

Lewis McGugan takes the direct free kick.

69:15 Substitution

Substitution Hatem Ben Arfa goes off and Sammy Ameobi comes on.

69:15 Substitution

Substitution Shola Ameobi comes on in place of Dan Gosling.

69:15

Dan Gosling concedes a free kick for a foul on Guy Moussi.

65:55 Goal scored

Goal - Matt Derbyshire - Nott'm For 2 - 2 Newcastle Matt Derbyshire finds the net with a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Nottm Forest 2-2 Newcastle.

65:13

Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

65:13 Booking

Booking Booking for Mehdi Abeid.

64:52

Centre by Sylvain Marveaux, free kick awarded for a foul by Mehdi Abeid on Joel Lynch.

64:02

Dan Gosling fouled by Lewis McGugan, the ref awards a free kick. Mehdi Abeid takes the direct free kick.

63:26

The assistant referee signals for offside against Sylvain Marveaux. Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

62:10

Shot from outside the area by Lewis McGugan misses to the left of the target.

58:26

Foul by Brendan Moloney on Sylvain Marveaux, Penalty awarded.

59:32

The assist for the goal came from Sylvain Marveaux.

59:32 Goal scored

Goal - Peter Lovenkrands - Nott'm For 1 - 2 Newcastle Peter Lovenkrands scores a placed penalty. Nottm Forest 1-2 Newcastle.

58:26

Penalty awarded for a foul by Brendan Moloney on Sylvain Marveaux.

58:06

Foul by Lewis McGugan on Hatem Ben Arfa, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Mehdi Abeid.

56:31

Marcus Tudgay fouled by James Perch, the ref awards a free kick. Lewis McGugan takes the free kick.

55:17

Corner from left by-line taken by Lewis McGugan.

55:05

The ball is delivered by Chris Gunter, James Perch makes a clearance.

54:27

Shot by Lewis McGugan. Save by Rob Elliot.

53:42

Shot from just outside the box by Sylvain Marveaux goes over the crossbar.

52:53

Peter Lovenkrands takes a shot. Save by Lee Camp.

50:55

The ball is delivered by Matt Derbyshire, save by Rob Elliot.

48:30

The ball is delivered by Lewis McGugan.

47:38

Lewis McGugan sends in a cross, Shane Ferguson manages to make a clearance. Lewis McGugan takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post.

45:37

The assist for the goal came from Lee Camp.

45:37 Goal scored

Goal - Robbie Findley - Nott'm For 1 - 1 Newcastle Robbie Findley finds the back of the net with a goal from a long way out to the bottom right corner of the goal. Nottm Forest 1-1 Newcastle.

45:01

The referee starts the second half.

45:00 +2:08 Half time

Half Time It is the end of the first-half.

45:00 +0:42

Free kick taken by Shane Ferguson.

45:00 +0:42 Booking

Booking Wes Morgan booked for unsporting behaviour.

45:00 +0:31

Sylvain Marveaux fouled by Wes Morgan, the ref awards a free kick.

43:35

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Peter Lovenkrands by Wes Morgan. Free kick crossed right-footed by Danny Guthrie from left channel. The assistant referee flags for offside against Dan Gosling. Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

38:01

The assist for the goal came from Sylvain Marveaux.

38:01 Goal scored

Goal - Peter Lovenkrands - Nott'm For 0 - 1 Newcastle Peter Lovenkrands finds the net with a headed goal from close in. Nottm Forest 0-1 Newcastle.

37:38

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Dan Gosling by Guy Moussi. Danny Simpson takes the direct free kick.

35:51

Shane Ferguson delivers the ball, blocked by Brendan Moloney. Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Danny Guthrie, Marcus Tudgay makes a clearance.

35:32

The ball is crossed by Robbie Findley, save by Rob Elliot.

34:13

Free kick awarded for a foul by Danny Guthrie on Jonathan Greening. Direct free kick taken by Joel Lynch.

32:04

Free kick awarded for a foul by Robbie Findley on James Perch. Fabricio Coloccini takes the direct free kick.

31:35

Shane Ferguson fouled by Robbie Findley, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Shane Ferguson.

28:43

Free kick awarded for a foul by Danny Guthrie on Matt Derbyshire. Lee Camp takes the direct free kick.

28:32

The ball is crossed by Sylvain Marveaux, clearance by Matt Derbyshire.

27:50

The referee penalises Guy Moussi for handball. Dan Gosling takes the free kick.

26:34

Brendan Moloney crosses the ball.

23:03

The ball is sent over by Danny Simpson, clearance made by Brendan Moloney.

20:49

Peter Lovenkrands is caught offside. Free kick taken by Lee Camp.

19:51

The ball is delivered by Sylvain Marveaux, clearance by Chris Gunter.

18:04

A cross is delivered by Brendan Moloney.

17:46

Unfair challenge on Lewis McGugan by Mehdi Abeid results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Lewis McGugan.

16:31

A cross is delivered by Sylvain Marveaux, Wes Morgan manages to make a clearance.

15:24

The free kick is swung in right-footed by Lewis McGugan, clearance by Fabricio Coloccini.

15:24 Booking

Booking Fabricio Coloccini goes into the referee's book for unsporting behaviour.

15:11

Fabricio Coloccini gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Marcus Tudgay.

12:10

The ball is swung over by Shane Ferguson.

10:56

Mehdi Abeid takes a shot. Brendan Moloney gets a block in. Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Danny Guthrie from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Joel Lynch. Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Danny Guthrie from the right by-line, Guy Moussi makes a clearance.

10:06

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Matt Derbyshire by Danny Simpson. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Lewis McGugan from left wing, Danny Simpson makes a clearance.

9:02

Corner taken right-footed by Lewis McGugan.

8:37

Lewis McGugan takes a outswinging corner to the near post, clearance made by Fabricio Coloccini.

7:56

Foul by Danny Simpson on Robbie Findley, free kick awarded. Robbie Findley takes the free kick.

4:14

The referee blows for offside. Fabricio Coloccini takes the direct free kick.

3:26

The official flags Robbie Findley offside. Fabricio Coloccini takes the direct free kick.

1:45

Unfair challenge on Robbie Findley by James Perch results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Lewis McGugan.

0:53

Sylvain Marveaux crosses the ball, save by Lee Camp.

0:00

The referee gets the game started.

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