Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 10,804 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
0.00
0-0Norwich City start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.27
0-0Hakan Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. John Robson collects the pass. John Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.17
0-0Hannes Weigel flicks a high pass forward to Jason Bolton who brings the ball under control. Jason Bolton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
9.33
0-0Eddie Bowyer comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Fernandes. Eddie Bowyer is warned by the referee! Sergio Fernandes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.47
Brian Clemence passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of John Robson. John Robson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Neville.
16.50
Darius Neville advances with the ball. Darius Neville makes a probing pass to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Good keeping from Thomas Martino as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
18.13
0-0Hannes Weigel takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Jimmy Kooiman shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
21.35
0-0Darius Neville flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs collects the pass. Daniel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
24.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicola Carlo Hubner plays the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Brückner. With a superhuman jump, Stefan Brückner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.12
0-0Hakan Abdullah sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Hakan Abdullah laces a through ball forward to Steve Salako. Steve Salako knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gilles Cottee is offside!
28.30
Darius Neville flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Weigel controls it well on his chest. Hannes Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.36
0-0Marcos Zubizarreta clumsily knocks into Rio Kitson. The referee calls over Marcos Zubizarreta and shows him a yellow card! Rio Kitson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.48
Nicola Carlo Hubner flicks a high ball forward to Jason Bolton who takes it down. Jason Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
39.35
0-1Sergio Fernandes plays the ball forward to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner runs straight at the defence! Stefan Brückner takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Thomas Martino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.40
Hannes Weigel plays the ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta shoots from long range. Solid save from Thomas Martino.
45.00
Brian Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee makes a deft header. Bakary Herzog effortlessly picks it out of the air!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
47.44
Marcus Charlton threads the ball through to John Robson. John Robson shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
53.14
Darius Neville flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Brückner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Brückner finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.43
0-1Marcos Zubizarreta hacks Mike Waters from behind! Marcos Zubizarreta is warned by the referee! Mike Waters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.17
Eddie Bowyer makes a strong solo run forward. Eddie Bowyer makes a probing pass to John Robson. John Robson shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.39
Darius Neville hits a low pass to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thomas Martino with no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
69.14
Nicola Carlo Hubner knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner advances inside the box! Stefan Brückner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.49
Hakan Abdullah threads a neat ball through to Eddie Bowyer. Eddie Bowyer passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mike Waters. Mike Waters shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.06
Nicola Carlo Hubner sees Daniel Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort. Thomas Martino gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.48
1-2Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Mervin Mckay replacing Stefan Brückner and Lamberto Di Bari replacing Darius Neville .
81.19
Albert Lopez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Albert Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs comfortably collects the pass. Daniel Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.06
Jason Bolton passes the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.26
Nicola Carlo Hubner flicks a high ball forward to Jason Bolton who takes it down. Jason Bolton threads a neat ball through to Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Bolton. With a superhuman jump, Jason Bolton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Hakan Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward. John Robson collects the pass. John Robson shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Shots off Target
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Thomas Martino (GK)
7
2. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
7
3. Oleg Goodwin (DEF)
6
4. Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
7
5. Brian Clemence (MID)
6
6. Mike Waters (MID)
8
7. Marcus Charlton (MID)
6
8. Rio Kitson (MID)
6
9. John Robson (ATT)
6
10. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
6
11. Steve Salako (ATT)
6
12. Jonathan Serrant (ATT)
0
13. Peter Wright (GK)
0
14. Joe Pearson (MID)
0
1. Bakary Herzog (GK)
7
2. Albert Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Darius Neville (DEF)
7
4. Nicola Carlo Hubner (DEF)
7
5. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
6. Sergio Fernandes (MID)
7
7. Jason Bolton (MID)
7
8. Hannes Weigel (MID)
9
9. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
9
10. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6
11. Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
5
12. Joost Bakboord (MID)
0
13. Mervin Mckay (MID)
6
14. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6