Match Report
| Norwich City | Norwich City |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Eddie Bowyer | E. Bowyer |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Carl Fletcher | C. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Nigel Goodwin | N. Goodwin | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Ralph Greaves | R. Greaves | |||||||||
| Thierry Perry | T. Perry | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Ivan Milburn | I. Milburn | |||||||||
| George Croft | G. Croft | | 49 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Tim Tolley | T. Tolley | ||||||||
| Peter Flintlock | P. Flintlock | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Jon Pearce | J. Pearce | |||||||||
| Morris Priestley | M. Priestley | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Steven Scowcroft | S. Scowcroft | |||||||||
| Dale Edwards | D. Edwards | | 62 | M | | 7 | | | M | 51 | | James Mcgreal | J. Mcgreal | ||||||||
| Trevor Lua-Lua | T. Lua-Lua | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Harvey Christie | H. Christie | |||||||||
| Lomano Bramble | L. Bramble | | 55 | M | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Wes Britton | W. Britton | |||||||||
| Edward Lisbie | E. Lisbie | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 |  | Steven De Jong | S. De Jong | |||||||||
| Jermaine Harley | J. Harley | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Robbie Batty | R. Batty | |||||||||
| Darren Cooper | D. Cooper | | 55 | A | | 12 | | G | 60 | | Niccolo Wright | N. Wright | |||||||||
| Matt Howells | M. Howells | | 50 | M | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Craig Vernazza | C. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Brian Bolton | B. Bolton | | 49 | A | | 14 | | G | 47 | | Syd Taylor | S. Taylor | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 3,907 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Norwich City and Gillingham are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Middleton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Norwich City and Gillingham are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Middleton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Gillingham get the match underway!
2.05
0-1James Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Steven De Jong collects the pass. Steven De Jong shoots from outside the area. Eddie Bowyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.47
0-1Thierry Perry makes a probing pass to Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Harley. Jermaine Harley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.58
0-1Jon Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty skips past Nigel Goodwin! Robbie Batty cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Eddie Bowyer manages to keep it out.
12.31
0-1Trevor Lua-Lua hacks James Mcgreal from behind! The referee warns Trevor Lua-Lua to calm down! James Mcgreal runs off the knock.
15.25
Trevor Lua-Lua advances with the ball. Trevor Lua-Lua shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.40
1-1Harvey Christie hacks Dale Edwards from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dale Edwards runs off the knock.
20.03
1-1Jermaine Harley threads a neat ball through to Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.15
Trevor Lua-Lua sees Lomano Bramble in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Bramble knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Harley. Jermaine Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.41
James Mcgreal advances with the ball. James Mcgreal edges inside the box! James Mcgreal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
45.00
1-1Thierry Perry advances with the ball. Thierry Perry runs straight at the defence! Ralph Greaves comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Perry. Thierry Perry appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
48.46
1-1Steven De Jong comes in with a late challenge on Morris Priestley. Steven De Jong is warned by the referee! Morris Priestley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.19
Tim Tolley makes a probing pass to James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal decides to run forward with the ball. James Mcgreal plays a scrappy one-two with Robbie Batty and stumbles forward towards the goal... James Mcgreal shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.31
Harvey Christie takes it forward alone. Harvey Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Bowyer who gathers it comfortably.
59.15
Steven De Jong hacks Trevor Lua-Lua from behind! The referee calls over Steven De Jong again and warns him to calm down! Trevor Lua-Lua carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.54
1-1Norwich City have made a substitution with Matt Howells replacing Trevor Lua-Lua .
65.10
Edward Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Howells. Matt Howells shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.31
Ralph Greaves clumsily knocks into Edward Lisbie. The referee brings Ralph Greaves to one side and gives him a warning! Edward Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.21
James Mcgreal comes in with a late challenge on George Croft. The referee warns James Mcgreal to calm down! George Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.27
Matt Howells threads the ball through to Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Greaves.
77.22
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Craig Vernazza replacing Steven Scowcroft and Syd Taylor replacing Jon Pearce .
78.31
James Mcgreal runs deep into the other half of the pitch. James Mcgreal knocks the ball forward, putting Craig Vernazza through on goal. Some good footwork from Craig Vernazza provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
83.58
George Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Edwards. Dale Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.39
Craig Vernazza advances with the ball. Craig Vernazza plays a one-two with James Mcgreal and advances towards the goal... Craig Vernazza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Under pressure, Peter Flintlock clears the ball far upfield. Matt Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Milburn.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eddie Bowyer (GK)
6
2. Nigel Goodwin (DEF)
6
3. Thierry Perry (DEF)
7
4. George Croft (DEF)
6
5. Peter Flintlock (DEF)
6
6. Morris Priestley (MID)
6
7. Dale Edwards (MID)
6
8. Trevor Lua-Lua (MID)
8
9. Lomano Bramble (MID)
6
10. Edward Lisbie (ATT)
6
11. Jermaine Harley (ATT)
6
12. Darren Cooper (ATT)
0
13. Matt Howells (MID)
6
14. Brian Bolton (ATT)
0
1. Carl Fletcher (GK)
6
2. Ralph Greaves (DEF)
5
3. Ivan Milburn (DEF)
6
4. Tim Tolley (DEF)
6
5. Jon Pearce (DEF)
6
6. Steven Scowcroft (MID)
6
7. James Mcgreal (MID)
9
8. Harvey Christie (MID)
6
9. Wes Britton (MID)
6
10. Steven De Jong (ATT)
7
11. Robbie Batty (ATT)
7
12. Niccolo Wright (GK)
0
13. Craig Vernazza (MID)
8
14. Syd Taylor (GK)
6