Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 13,692 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Davis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Davis.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
3.48
0-0Marcus Charlton brings the ball forward. Marcus Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Clemence but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.09
0-0Eddie Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Mike Waters. Mike Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Salako. Steve Salako shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
9.33
With vision, Jose Javier Gimenez plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Arts. JŸrgen Arts shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.23
0-0Steve Salako catches Jose Javier Del Sol on the ankles. Steve Salako is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Del Sol carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.25
Jose Javier Del Sol breaks forward. Jose Javier Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes makes a probing pass to Jason Bolton but he's offside!
18.34
Sergio Fernandes advances with the ball. Sergio Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Arts. JŸrgen Arts knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
20.10
Jose Javier Gimenez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Gimenez advances inside the box! Jose Javier Gimenez shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
22.11
0-0Jason Bolton makes a simple pass to JŸrgen Arts. JŸrgen Arts deftly passes the ball to Daniel Jacobs, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Daniel Jacobs provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Kieron Lockley!
27.21
0-0Marcus Charlton catches Darius Neville on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcus Charlton and warns him to calm down! Darius Neville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.23
0-0Mike Waters makes a probing pass to Steve Salako. Steve Salako whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir flicks the ball with his head. Bakary Herzog punches it away to safety.
44.48
Jose Javier Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Sergio Fernandes advances inside the box! Sergio Fernandes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Thomas Martino gets down and covers it.
45.00
With some swift thinking, Mike Waters plays the ball forward to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Bakary Herzog!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
49.52
0-0Norwich City are in full control of this game.
54.46
0-0Sergio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Drake.
55.03
Sergio Fernandes passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Gimenez. Jose Javier Gimenez advances inside the box! Jose Javier Gimenez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Magnificent save by Thomas Martino!
57.01
Sergio Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Bolton but he's offside!
61.46
Jose Javier Del Sol chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes advances with the ball. Sergio Fernandes shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.42
Jose Javier Del Sol chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Thomas Martino gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
67.57
Jason Bolton threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Arts. JŸrgen Arts plays a perfect one-two with Marcos Zubizarreta and rushes in on goal... JŸrgen Arts strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
69.10
Steve Salako runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steve Salako tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.56
Mike Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Bakary Herzog as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.03
0-0It's a corner kick. Brian Clemence loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jimmy Kooiman reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.12
0-0Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Albert Lopez replacing Marcos Zubizarreta and Lamberto Di Bari replacing Linus Herzog .
78.15
Rio Kitson flicks a high ball forward to Brendan Matthews who takes it down. Brendan Matthews shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Bakary Herzog.
79.07
0-0Brian Clemence takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Sergio Fernandes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
83.36
Jose Javier Gimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Arts. JŸrgen Arts cuts inside the box! JŸrgen Arts shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Thomas Martino gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.55
Jose Javier Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Kooiman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Kooiman sees space and advances. Jimmy Kooiman makes a simple pass, allowing Jason Bolton to run into the box. Jason Bolton takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
James Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Bowyer. Eddie Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Bakary Herzog!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Fernandes of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bakary Herzog (GK)
8
2. Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3. Linus Herzog (DEF)
6
4. Jose Javier Del Sol (DEF)
7
5. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
7
6. Jose Javier Gimenez (MID)
8
7. Jason Bolton (MID)
7
8. Sergio Fernandes (MID)
9
9. Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6
11. JŸrgen Arts (ATT)
7
12. Joost Bakboord (MID)
0
13. Albert Lopez (DEF)
6
14. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6
1. Thomas Martino (GK)
8
2. James Drake (DEF)
6
3. Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
7
4. Kieron Lockley (DEF)
6
5. Brian Clemence (MID)
6
6. Mike Waters (MID)
7
7. Marcus Charlton (MID)
6
8. Rio Kitson (MID)
6
9. Peter Weir (ATT)
6
10. Brendan Matthews (ATT)
6
11. Steve Salako (ATT)
6
12. Peter Wright (GK)
0
13. Joe Pearson (MID)
0
14. Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
0