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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play Leicester City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Norwich City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Leicester City kick off the first half!
3.17
John Flintlock makes a probing pass to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca goes all the way! Jorge Fonseca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Malcolm Shields manages to keep it out.
4.31
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
8.45
Andy Lua-Lua brings the ball forward. Andy Lua-Lua goes all the way! Andy Lua-Lua tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.49
John Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, David Charles. David Charles knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca powers a header at goal. Malcolm Shields easily picks it out of the air!
15.27
Graeme Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruben Kok.
18.59
Graeme Fenton threads the ball through to Andy Lua-Lua. Andy Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Moore. Francis Moore shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.57
John Flintlock sees space and advances. John Flintlock goes all the way! John Flintlock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Malcolm Shields.
28.31
Marc Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Moore. Francis Moore is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Sergio Polonia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.04
Graeme Mortensen makes a simple pass to Francis Moore. Francis Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Merson.
36.58
Darren Laver threads the ball through to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.59
Fredrik Fletcher hacks Tomasz Watier from behind! The referee calls over Fredrik Fletcher and warns him to calm down! Tomasz Watier runs off the knock.
40.07
John Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
48.44
Graeme Fenton flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Mendonca. Marc Mendonca threads the ball through to Francis Moore. Francis Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.24
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
53.09
Des Hurst sees space and advances. Des Hurst shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Malcolm Shields manages to gather it comfortably.
54.55
Marc Mendonca makes a simple pass to Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
55.46
Andy Lua-Lua barges into John Flintlock. Andy Lua-Lua is given a warning by the referee! John Flintlock runs off the knock.
57.16
Mike Merson advances with the ball. Mike Merson passes the ball forward to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fonseca but the linesman indicates offside!
71.51
John Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Charles. David Charles passes the ball forward but Tomasz Watier is offside!
72.11
Ian Haynes makes a probing pass to Darren Laver. Darren Laver knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.25
Tomasz Watier catches Graeme Fenton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Fenton runs off the knock.
75.27
Graeme Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Mendonca. Marc Mendonca takes it forward alone. Marc Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.45
Ruben Kok flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Laver. Darren Laver knocks the ball forward to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca shoots from long range. Malcolm Shields is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.31
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.23
Darren Laver brings the ball forward. Darren Laver threads the ball through to David Charles but he's offside!
87.44
John Flintlock kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Malcolm Shields.
90.00
Ian Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Flintlock. John Flintlock kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier plays a perfect one-two with David Charles and rushes in on goal... Tomasz Watier takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tomasz Watier!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Fonseca of Leicester City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 37.037037037037 vs 62.962962962963
Play Area
Home team third: 28.40%, Midfield: 48.15%, Away team third: 23.46%