Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play Perugia in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 8,486 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
0.00
0-0Perugia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.21
0-0Gianni Corrado passes the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza flicks a high pass forward to Manuele Bonfanti who brings the ball under control. Manuele Bonfanti shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Guastalvino effortlessly smothers it!
6.27
0-0Philipp Littbarski flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Ortiz who brings the ball under control. Hugo Ortiz shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.59
Daniele Di Bari threads a neat ball through to Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee hits a low pass to Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta chips the ball to his team mate, Achille Ferrari. Achille Ferrari shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Nigel Kitson. Excellent save.
15.24
0-0Danilo Poli clumsily knocks into Sergio Averdijk. Danilo Poli is shown the yellow card! Sergio Averdijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.08
0-0Donato Rossini flicks a high ball forward to Danilo Poli who takes it down. Danilo Poli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christof Radet.
20.46
Tonino Ballotta plays the ball forward to Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Magoni. Alejandro Magoni finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
22.51
Ricardo Gainza flicks a high pass forward to Roel Van Basten who brings the ball under control. Roel Van Basten plays a one-two with Philipp Littbarski and advances towards the goal... Roel Van Basten takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.49
1-0Stuart Greig flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Gainza who takes it down. Ricardo Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.14
1-0Philipp Littbarski threads the ball through to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza but the linesman indicates offside!
32.45
Danilo Poli flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Magoni controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Magoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wladimiro Ripa but he's offside!
40.50
Daniele Di Bari flicks a high ball forward to Danilo Poli who takes it down. Danilo Poli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee plays a scrappy one-two with Tonino Ballotta and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francis Wimbee strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
42.25
Gianni Corrado passes the ball forward to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Greig shoots from outside the area. Paolo Guastalvino effortlessly gets down and covers it.
44.54
Christof Radet knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk sees Hugo Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Ortiz shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paolo Guastalvino manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
60.20
Carlton Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danilo Poli. Danilo Poli hits a low pass to Achille Ferrari. Achille Ferrari chips the ball to his team mate, Danilo Poli. Danilo Poli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.51
Roel Van Basten plays the ball forward to Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk plays a quick one-two with Hugo Ortiz and rushes in on goal... Sergio Averdijk comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
69.54
Achille Ferrari sees a break and surges forward. Achille Ferrari plays a scrappy one-two with Francis Wimbee and advances towards the goal... Achille Ferrari looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Achille Ferrari scores for Perugia!!
75.37
Gianni Corrado passes the ball forward to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski passes the ball forward to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.01
Stuart Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Bonfanti controls it well on his chest. Manuele Bonfanti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Paolo Guastalvino gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
78.20
Roel Van Basten receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart Greig. Roel Van Basten threads the ball through to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.20
Sergio Averdijk knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.14
Daniele Di Bari kicks a strong pass forward to Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Ballotta controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tonino Ballotta tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.18
2-2Francis Wimbee hacks Philipp Littbarski from behind! The referee brings Francis Wimbee to one side and gives him a warning! Philipp Littbarski stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Ricardo Gainza takes a stuttering run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the left post. Goal!
Alejandro Magoni slowly runs up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Hugo Ortiz takes a slow run up but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
Tonino Ballotta steps up. Tonino Ballotta slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Manuele Bonfanti takes a short run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Wladimiro Ripa takes a stuttering run up. The ball flies inside the left post - goal!!
Sergio Averdijk takes a short run up. Sergio Averdijk slots the ball inside the right post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Jose E. Lombardo takes a long run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Stuart Greig takes a cautious run up. It's in!! Paolo Guastalvino had no chance!!
Paolo Guastalvino takes a long run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hugo Ortiz 24, 78 | Achille Ferrari 70 Tonino Ballotta 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nigel Kitson (GK)
6
2. Christof Radet (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Will (DEF)
6
4. Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
5. Sergio Averdijk (MID)
6
6. Roel Van Basten (MID)
7
7. Philipp Littbarski (MID)
6
8. Stuart Greig (MID)
7
9. Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
9
10. Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
7
11. Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6
12. Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
0
13. Wayne George (MID)
0
14. Mervin Greening (MID)
0
1. Paolo Guastalvino (GK)
7
2. Carlton Ball (DEF)
6
3. Daniele Di Bari (DEF)
7
4. Jose E. Lombardo (DEF)
6
5. Donato Rossini (DEF)
6
6. Francis Wimbee (MID)
6
7. Achille Ferrari (MID)
9
8. Danilo Poli (MID)
6
9. Tonino Ballotta (ATT)
8
10. Wladimiro Ripa (ATT)
7
11. Alejandro Magoni (ATT)
6
12. Giovanni M. Scarpi (MID)
0
13. Tommaso Atzeni (GK)
0
14. Girolamo Banchelli (MID)
0