Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play Bolton Wanderers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
6.37
1-0Jimmy Kooiman kicks a strong pass forward to Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord makes a simple pass to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.06
Stefan Brückner makes a simple pass to Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw rushes past Scott Milburn! Edward Shaw cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City!
14.04
2-0Natale Castellazzi threads the ball through to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner plays a one-two with Lee Smith and advances towards the goal... Stefan Brückner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Yassine Sinouh as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
15.13
2-0It's a corner kick. Joost Bakboord kicks a low ball out wide. Patrick Green gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
18.49
2-0Natale Castellazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari makes a probing pass to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner puts a great ball through. Lamberto Di Bari runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.09
2-0Edward Shaw catches Ledley Lofthouse on the ankles. The referee warns Edward Shaw to calm down! Ledley Lofthouse runs off the knock.
22.24
Tony van Dam makes a probing pass to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.18
2-1Scott Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord hits a low pass to Fernando Saez. Fernando Saez shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.36
2-1Patrick Green threads a neat ball through to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.54
Ledley Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Saez. Fernando Saez makes a probing pass to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Natale Castellazzi.
36.25
Jimmy Kooiman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner knocks the ball forward to Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Cabrera but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Fernando Saez flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pim Hesp.
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.59
Natale Castellazzi flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Cabrera who takes it down. Leonardo Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord rushes past Ledley Lofthouse! Joost Bakboord rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Christian Eberle plays the ball forward to Fernando Saez. Fernando Saez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.57
2-1Ledley Lofthouse hacks Edward Shaw from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edward Shaw stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.02
Fernando Saez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fernando Saez shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
54.01
Lee Smith sees Lamberto Di Bari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamberto Di Bari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Milburn.
60.01
2-1Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Jason Bolton replacing Edward Shaw and Marcos Zubizarreta replacing Lamberto Di Bari .Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Patrick Cutler replacing Fernando Saez .
61.11
Joost Bakboord makes a probing pass to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Yassine Sinouh. Excellent save.
69.40
With a delightful solo run, Ugo Wiltord stretches the opposition's defence. Ugo Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pim Hesp gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
71.06
Jimmy Kooiman makes a probing pass to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Lee Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lee Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
75.17
2-1Marcos Zubizarreta comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Lofthouse. The referee calls over Marcos Zubizarreta and warns him to calm down! Ledley Lofthouse carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.57
Norwich City have made a substitution with Marvin Black replacing Albert Lopez .
78.58
Christian Eberle threads a neat ball through to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Natale Castellazzi.
84.04
Marvin Black flicks a high pass forward to Joost Bakboord who brings the ball under control. Joost Bakboord plays the ball forward to Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Milburn.
87.02
Ledley Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry sees space and advances. Nicky Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.28
Johnny Chaussidiere threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera threads the ball through to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Brückner of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
6
2. Albert Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Natale Castellazzi (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
9
7. Edward Shaw (MID)
7
8. Joost Bakboord (MID)
6
9. Lee Smith (ATT)
6
10. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
9
11. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6
12. Jason Bolton (MID)
6
13. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
14. Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
5
1. Yassine Sinouh (GK)
6
2. Patrick Green (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Lofthouse (DEF)
6
4. Scott Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Faria (MID)
6
6. Fernando Saez (MID)
6
7. Christian Eberle (MID)
6
8. Ugo Wiltord (MID)
6
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
6
10. Tony van Dam (ATT)
6
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
8
12. Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13. Graham Watson (DEF)
0
14. Patrick Cutler (MID)
6