Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play Sampdoria in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
4.38
0-1Without breaking stride, Ronnie Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.06
0-1Michelangelo Pineda threads the ball through to Shaun Proctor. Shaun Proctor surges forward with the ball. Shaun Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. De Gasperi.
12.04
0-1James Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierluigi Alessi. Pierluigi Alessi threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves runs straight at the defence! Alexandre Alves rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
21.08
0-1Wayne George hits a low pass to Shaun Proctor. Shaun Proctor edges inside the box! Shaun Proctor tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Achille Zampagna. Excellent save.
26.40
Alfredo Nista flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Mcgovern holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese shoots from outside the area but somehow Nigel Kitson manages to keep it out.
32.48
Ronnie Mcgovern darts forward. Ronnie Mcgovern plays a quick one-two with Bart Witschge and rushes in on goal... Ronnie Mcgovern tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.37
0-1Wayne George comes in with a late challenge on Pierluigi Alessi. Wayne George is shown the yellow card! Pierluigi Alessi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.35
0-1Wayne George chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Dodd. Stanley Dodd makes a great pass forward. Titus Brighton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Titus Brighton threads the ball through to Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti beats his man to it with a header. Achille Zampagna effortlessly punches it away to safety.
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. Sampdoria also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria kick off!
53.41
James Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Nigel Kitson.
54.12
0-1Ronnie Mcgovern takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Tiziano Rocco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.35
With a delightful solo run, Alexandre Alves stretches the opposition's defence. Alexandre Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexandre Alves!
60.03
0-2Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Christof Radet replacing Walter Triuzzi and James Rodgers replacing Stanley Dodd .
71.46
Alfredo Nista makes a strong solo run forward. Alfredo Nista knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Nigel Kitson.
73.31
Ronnie Mcgovern sees Oscar Veronese in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Veronese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michelangelo Pineda.
77.21
Norwich City have made a substitution with Ricardo Gainza replacing Manuele Bonfanti .
79.02
Francesco G. De Gasperi makes a strong solo run forward. Francesco G. De Gasperi chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
83.20
0-2Showing great composure, Alfredo Nista plays the ball forward to Ronnie Mcgovern. Ronnie Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Yacine Boucher and the loose ball is cleared up field.
85.35
Wayne George kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Proctor. Shaun Proctor cuts inside the box! Shaun Proctor tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nigel Kitson (GK)
7
2. Yacine Boucher (DEF)
6
3. Michelangelo Pineda (DEF)
6
4. Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
6
5. Marco Marino (DEF)
6
6. Stanley Dodd (MID)
6
7. Wayne George (MID)
6
8. Shaun Proctor (MID)
7
9. Titus Brighton (ATT)
6
10. Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Lopes (ATT)
6
12. Christof Radet (DEF)
6
13. James Rodgers (MID)
6
14. Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
1. Achille Zampagna (GK)
7
2. Francesco G. De Gasperi (DEF)
7
3. Alfredo Nista (DEF)
7
4. James Mortensen (DEF)
7
5. Tiziano Rocco (MID)
6
6. Pierluigi Alessi (MID)
6
7. Ronnie Mcgovern (MID)
7
8. Alexandre Alves (MID)
9
9. Guillermo Cortes (ATT)
7
10. Bart Witschge (ATT)
8
11. Oscar Veronese (ATT)
7
12. Giordano Lamacchi (GK)
0
13. Henry Mercer (MID)
0
14. Julian Lorenzo (MID)
0