Match Report
| Walsall | Walsall |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Matty Stringer | Matty Stringer | manager | Matthew Rees | Matthew Rees | |||||||||||||||||
| Isaiah Bellamy | I. Bellamy |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Pim Hesp | P. Hesp | |||||||||
| Scott Fletcher | S. Fletcher | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Darius Neville | D. Neville | |||||||||
| Marcel Hässler | M. Hässler |  | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Natale Castellazzi | N. Castellazzi | |||||||||
| Cosimo Ferrante | C. Ferrante | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Marvin Black | M. Black | |||||||||
| Steve Goldberg | S. Goldberg | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 68 |  | Johnny Chaussidiere | J. Chaussidiere | |||||||||
| Alex Mcallister | A. Mcallister |  | 77 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 64 | | Jason Bolton | J. Bolton | ||||||||
| Thierry Guppy | T. Guppy | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Joost Bakboord | J. Bakboord | |||||||||
| Marc Kerr | M. Kerr | | 53 | M | | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Hannes Weigel | H. Weigel | ||||||||
| Teddy Scowcroft | T. Scowcroft | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Stefan Brückner | S. Brückner | |||||||||
| Gary Davis | G. Davis | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Daniel Jacobs | D. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Christian Arendt | C. Arendt | | 58 | D | | 11 | | A | 63 |  | Marcos Zubizarreta | M. Zubizarreta | |||||||||
| Tommy Flintlock | T. Flintlock | | 52 | D | | 12 | | M | 66 | | Edward Shaw | E. Shaw | |||||||||
| Jacob Beresford | J. Beresford |  | 20 | R | | 13 | | D | 65 | | Jimmy Kooiman | J. Kooiman | |||||||||
| Daniele Beattie | D. Beattie | | 20 | R | | 14 | | A | 63 | | Lamberto Di Bari | L. Di Bari | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Norwich City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Walsall 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 Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Walsall 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 Noel Mccann.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off and get the first half underway!
2.35
0-0Jason Bolton knocks the ball forward to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner plays a quick one-two with Marcos Zubizarreta and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stefan Brückner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
3.35
1-0Thierry Guppy sees Gary Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Davis whips in a cross ball towards Christian Arendt. With a superhuman jump, Christian Arendt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.05
1-0Hannes Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Jason Bolton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Bolton plays the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Isaiah Bellamy. Excellent save.
9.05
Jason Bolton threads a neat ball through to Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
14.25
Gary Davis flicks a high pass forward. Christian Arendt collects the pass. Christian Arendt shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.22
Johnny Chaussidiere makes a simple pass to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner threads a neat ball through to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
22.36
Alex Mcallister plays the ball forward to Christian Arendt. Christian Arendt skips past Johnny Chaussidiere! Some silky footwork from Christian Arendt provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.15
Steve Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Christian Arendt. Christian Arendt shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.31
Jason Bolton hits a low pass to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.26
1-0Hannes Weigel threads the ball through to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta plays a one-two with Daniel Jacobs and advances towards the goal... Marcel Hässler barges into Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
34.02
Joost Bakboord hits it upfield. Stefan Brückner lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.02
1-1Jason Bolton barges into Thierry Guppy. Jason Bolton is shown the yellow card! Thierry Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Edward Shaw replacing Hannes Weigel.
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
49.24
1-1Johnny Chaussidiere knocks the ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta makes a simple pass to Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw knocks the ball forward to Stefan Brückner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.02
1-1Edward Shaw threads a neat ball through to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.12
Scott Fletcher makes a strong solo run forward. Scott Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
63.30
Marc Kerr plays the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pim Hesp!
66.51
Cosimo Ferrante takes a long throw-in. Marcel Hässler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister hits a low pass to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davis. Gary Davis connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
67.12
Scott Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Alex Mcallister who takes it down. Alex Mcallister makes a simple pass to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
71.34
Edward Shaw makes a strong solo run forward. Edward Shaw threads a neat ball through to Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord edges inside the box! Joost Bakboord comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Isaiah Bellamy comfortably smothers it!
72.15
Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.36
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Christian Arendt collects the pass. Christian Arendt whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
75.44
Edward Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Darius Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Neville flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.18
1-1Norwich City have made a substitution with Lamberto Di Bari replacing Stefan Brückner .
78.20
Edward Shaw threads a neat ball through to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta advances inside the box! Marcos Zubizarreta takes a shot at goal but somehow Isaiah Bellamy manages to keep it out.
81.14
Scott Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Arendt. Christian Arendt passes the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
83.03
Steve Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Christian Arendt. Christian Arendt whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
8
2. Scott Fletcher (DEF)
7
3. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
6
4. Cosimo Ferrante (DEF)
6
5. Steve Goldberg (MID)
6
6. Alex Mcallister (MID)
7
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
7
8. Marc Kerr (MID)
6
9. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
7
10. Gary Davis (ATT)
7
11. Christian Arendt (DEF)
9
12. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0
13. Jacob Beresford (RES)
0
14. Daniele Beattie (RES)
0
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
8
2. Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3. Natale Castellazzi (DEF)
6
4. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Jason Bolton (MID)
6
7. Joost Bakboord (MID)
7
8. Hannes Weigel (MID)
6
9. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
7
10. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
9
11. Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
7
12. Edward Shaw (MID)
7
13. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
0
14. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6