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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 18,871 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the match underway!
6.20
1-0Ferry de Jong knocks the ball forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Oscar Pastor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.16
1-0Michael Jensen kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Pastor who gathers it comfortably.
14.20
Eduardo Rosario makes a simple pass to Martim Cavalcante. Martim Cavalcante knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
18.10
1-0Quavas Mapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca passes the ball forward but Malte Behrens is offside!
20.27
1-0Sebastian Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Quavas Mapp. Quavas Mapp makes a simple pass to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Oscar Pastor manages to keep it out.
26.54
Eduardo Rosario brings the ball forward. Eduardo Rosario shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Phil Carrick easily smothers it!
27.31
1-0Morris Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martim Cavalcante. Martim Cavalcante controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.57
Ferry de Jong knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Döring.
36.27
1-0Paolo Stroeve hacks Michael Jensen from behind! Paolo Stroeve is warned by the referee! Michael Jensen runs off the knock.
38.35
Sebastian Hitzlsperger makes a simple pass to Quavas Mapp. Quavas Mapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Stone.
42.07
1-0Nottingham Forest are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Norwich City's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
59.31
Sebastian Hitzlsperger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferry de Jong. Ferry de Jong kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Pastor who gathers it comfortably.
63.56
Quavas Mapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand plays a perfect one-two with Malte Behrens and rushes in on goal... Marcus Ferdinand tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Oscar Pastor had no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
73.09
Tim Kasper kicks a strong pass forward to Quavas Mapp. Quavas Mapp kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.51
Michael Jensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.10
Alexander Döring sees space and advances. Alexander Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martim Cavalcante. Martim Cavalcante shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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