Match Report


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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 West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,092 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion start the match!
2.49
Roel Van Basten flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
6.10
Roel Van Basten knocks the ball forward to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
16.43
Christof Radet flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Averdijk comfortably collects the pass. Sergio Averdijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski makes a simple pass, allowing Hugo Ortiz to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Hugo Ortiz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
18.31
With wonderful imagination, Colin Hendry laces a through ball forward to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Alexander Will. That should have been a goal!
20.18
Gianni Corrado flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Littbarski who takes it down. Philipp Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortiz collects the pass. Hugo Ortiz plays a scrappy one-two with Roel Van Basten and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hugo Ortiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Norwich City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.19
Philipp Littbarski sees Hugo Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper, Adolfo Gonzalez, sees it late!! Goal for Norwich City!
24.09
Ledley Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
30.26
Trevor Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Dave Southgate controls it well on his chest. Dave Southgate sees Uwe Eilts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Eilts shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.11
Roel Van Basten flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Averdijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Averdijk shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.23
Alfredo Molowny hits a low pass to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Don Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Don Mckinlay plays a scrappy one-two with Uwe Eilts and stumbles forward towards the goal... Don Mckinlay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.04
Paul Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
38.32
Philipp Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten finds some space and shoots from distance but Adolfo Gonzalez is on top of it.
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
47.01
Roel Van Basten barges into Colin Hendry. Roel Van Basten is shown the yellow card! Colin Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.06
Dave Southgate flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Mcgovern who takes it down. Ledley Mcgovern makes a great pass forward. Colin Hendry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.03
Paul Stewart makes a probing pass to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts runs straight at the defence! Uwe Eilts takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.19
Colin Hendry hacks Gianni Corrado from behind! Colin Hendry is warned by the referee! Gianni Corrado runs off the knock.
57.38
Paul Stewart makes a simple pass to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.44
Without breaking stride, Dave Southgate plays the ball forward to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.30
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Ian Campbell replacing Uwe Eilts and Harry Power replacing Ledley Mcgovern .
61.40
Christof Radet decides to run forward with the ball. Christof Radet makes a probing pass to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
63.20
Paul Stewart sees Don Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Nigel Kitson easily smothers it!
65.20
Alexander Will makes a strong solo run forward. Alexander Will flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
69.44
Showing composure, Alfredo Molowny plays the ball forward to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Campbell. Seeing a gap ahead, Ian Campbell plays the ball forward to Don Mckinlay who has made a great run into the box. Don Mckinlay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.40
Paul Stewart advances with the ball. Paul Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Don Mckinlay!
77.31
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Jose Camacho replacing Francisco Soler .
79.53
Alfredo Molowny sees Harry Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Harry Power plays the ball forward to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Ian Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Nigel Kitson manages to keep it out.
84.03
Christof Radet threads a neat ball through to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten threads the ball through to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz shoots from outside the area. Adolfo Gonzalez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.44
Roel Van Basten makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Verges.
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.9438202247191 vs 55.0561797752809
Play Area
Home team third: 29.21%, Midfield: 43.82%, Away team third: 26.97%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Mckinlay of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Nigel Kitson (GK)
7
7
6
6
6
7
8. Stuart Greig (MID)
6
9. Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
9
10. Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
6

12. Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
0
13. Wayne George (MID)
0
14. Mervin Greening (MID)
0

6
3. Daniel Verges (DEF)
6
7
6
6
7
8. Paul Stewart (MID)
8
9. Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
10. Don Mckinlay (ATT)
9
11. Uwe Eilts (ATT)
7

12. Jose Camacho (DEF)
6
13. Harry Power (MID)
6
14. Ian Campbell (ATT)
6