Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 12,962 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Port Vale start the match!
2.54
0-0Nicolas De Souza sees Scott Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Black.
4.43
0-0Hannes Weigel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of JŸrgen Arts. JŸrgen Arts knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.48
Sandro Inzaghi passes the ball forward to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Lopez.
10.31
0-0Patrick Brown threads a neat ball through to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza knocks the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
12.53
0-0Giovanni Zonneveld catches Jimmy Kooiman on the ankles. The referee calls over Giovanni Zonneveld and shows him a yellow card! Jimmy Kooiman runs off the knock.
18.27
Hannes Weigel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hannes Weigel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fernando Loureiro gets down and covers it.
21.02
0-0Nicolas De Souza flicks a high pass forward. David Morrison collects the pass. David Morrison threads the ball through to Scott Meiklejohn but he's offside!
22.52
David Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. David Morrison shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.32
Pasquale Oshadogan chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Herzog who gathers it comfortably.
27.24
Sandro Inzaghi threads the ball through to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza threads the ball through to David Morrison. David Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Bolton.
28.39
Nicolas De Souza darts forward. Nicolas De Souza shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.25
Scott Meiklejohn hacks Hannes Weigel from behind! The referee calls over Scott Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Hannes Weigel stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.29
With vision, Hannes Weigel plays the ball forward to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton makes a probing pass to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.10
1-0Jason Bolton 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. The keeper, Fernando Loureiro, sees it late!! Goal for Norwich City!
39.00
Marvin Black flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Weigel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Weigel flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.38
Nicolas De Souza sees space and advances. Nicolas De Souza lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.20
Jimmy Kooiman takes it forward alone. Jimmy Kooiman flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Daniel Jacobs hits a low pass to JŸrgen Arts. Some good footwork from JŸrgen Arts provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Adrian Guzzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pasquale Oshadogan. What teamwork. Pasquale Oshadogan flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas De Souza who takes it down. Nicolas De Souza lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Bakary Herzog manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
49.24
2-0Hannes Weigel barges into Pasquale Oshadogan. The referee brings Hannes Weigel to one side and gives him a warning! Pasquale Oshadogan stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.46
Jimmy Kooiman threads a neat ball through to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs picks a pass forward to Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
54.08
2-0Jason Bolton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Bolton makes a defence splitting pass to Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Patrick Brown!
55.17
Nicolas De Souza flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Zonneveld collects the pass. Giovanni Zonneveld shoots from outside the area but Bakary Herzog is on top of it.
59.40
Patrick Brown runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patrick Brown whips in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
61.15
Hannes Weigel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.33
Sandro Inzaghi flicks a high ball forward to David Morrison who takes it down. David Morrison plays a one-two with Scott Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... David Morrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Bakary Herzog has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.50
With some swift thinking, Nicolas De Souza plays the ball forward to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza makes a deft header. Bakary Herzog easily punches it away to safety.
73.27
Sandro Inzaghi threads a neat ball through to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Lopez.
77.20
David Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld shoots from 20 yards but Bakary Herzog reads it well. Superb keeping!
83.50
Hannes Weigel decides to run forward with the ball. Hannes Weigel sees JŸrgen Arts just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Arts shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.23
David Morrison darts forward. David Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bakary Herzog (GK)
8
2. Albert Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Jason Bolton (MID)
7
7. Hannes Weigel (MID)
8
8. JŸrgen Arts (ATT)
8
9. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
7
10. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
8
11. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
7
12. Noah Ritzinger (DEF)
0
13. Scott James (ATT)
0
14. Edward Shaw (MID)
0
1. Fernando Loureiro (GK)
6
2. Patrick Brown (DEF)
7
3. Adrian Guzzo (DEF)
6
4. Sandro Inzaghi (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
6
6. Pasquale Oshadogan (MID)
6
7. David Morrison (MID)
9
8. Nicolas De Souza (MID)
8
9. Giovanni Zonneveld (ATT)
6
10. Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11. Jaime Santos (ATT)
6
12. Yuri Cauet (DEF)
0
13. Dayo Zanetti (MID)
0
14. Ross Kirkland (GK)
0