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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Everton. A crowd of 12,814 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Davis.


0.00
Norwich City start the match!
4.09
Luis Aguilar comes in with a late challenge on Darius Neville. Luis Aguilar is shown the yellow card! Darius Neville gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.12
Magnus Moukoko passes the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Santos but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.44
Christian Hanke takes it forward alone. Christian Hanke deftly passes the ball to Richard McGrory, releasing him through on goal. Richard McGrory makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.20
Henry Mowbray runs up as Magnus Hreidarsson takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Henry Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Steven Delaney who brings the ball under control. Steven Delaney knocks in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Pim Hesp had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
18.01
Max Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Mowbray. Henry Mowbray passes the ball forward to Ronnie Watson. Ronnie Watson tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
21.18
Magnus Hreidarsson hacks Paul Heering from behind! Magnus Hreidarsson is shown the yellow card! Paul Heering runs off the knock.
27.55
Luis Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Elliott runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from David Elliott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Elliott!
30.44
Christian Hanke sees space and advances. Christian Hanke hits a low pass to Paul Heering. Paul Heering deftly passes the ball to Christian Hanke, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Christian Hanke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.15
Daniel Jacobs threads the ball through to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.17
Darius Neville flicks a high pass forward to Magnus Moukoko who brings the ball under control. Magnus Moukoko makes a probing pass to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Johnny Chaussidiere runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Johnny Chaussidiere tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
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. Everton have changed their lineup with Simon Blake replacing Jason Gordon, Paul Impey replacing Magnus Hreidarsson and Anthony Salmon replacing Ronnie Watson.

45.00
Everton kick off!
48.06
Magnus Moukoko knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Hanke. Christian Hanke passes the ball forward to Paul Heering. Paul Heering rushes past Fredrik Goldberg! Paul Heering cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
51.21
Christian Hanke catches Paul Impey on the ankles. The referee brings Christian Hanke to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Impey runs off the knock.
54.48
Christian Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Roberto Santos through on goal. Roberto Santos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.41
Magnus Moukoko flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Santos controls it well on his chest. Roberto Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. With a superhuman jump, Richard McGrory connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eric Dijkhuizen picks it out of the air!
61.18
Max Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Impey. Paul Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Salmon but the linesman indicates offside!
63.06
Henry Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to Steven Delaney who takes it down. Steven Delaney knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.57
Christian Hanke flicks a high ball forward to Paul Heering who takes it down. Paul Heering knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Blake.
69.43
Robbie Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Paul Impey who brings the ball under control. Paul Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Mowbray. Henry Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.39
Paul Impey makes a simple pass to David Elliott. David Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.02
Christian Hanke plays the ball forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
75.05
Christian Hanke plays the ball forward to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.47
Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Jason Bolton replacing Magnus Moukoko and Jimmy Kooiman replacing Marvin Black .
78.54
Fredrik Goldberg advances with the ball. Fredrik Goldberg sees Luis Aguilar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards David Elliott. David Elliott makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Everton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
79.40
Anthony Salmon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anthony Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnny Chaussidiere.
87.13
Max Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Mowbray. Henry Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon shoots from outside the area but somehow Pim Hesp manages to keep it out.
90.00
Simon Blake flicks a high pass forward. Luis Aguilar controls it well on his chest. Luis Aguilar threads a neat ball through to David Elliott. David Elliott shoots from distance. Pim Hesp gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55 vs 45
Play Area
Home team third: 28.75%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 27.50%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Santos of Norwich City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
7
6
3. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
7
9
9
9. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6
10. Paul Heering (ATT)
7
11. Richard McGrory (ATT)
6

12. Jason Bolton (MID)
6
13. Scott Brighton (ATT)
0
14. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6

4. Jason Gordon (DEF)
6
5. Max Morales (DEF)
6
6. Henry Mowbray (MID)
6
8. Luis Aguilar (MID)
6
9. Ronnie Watson (ATT)
6
10. David Elliott (ATT)
9
11. Steven Delaney (ATT)
6

12. Simon Blake (DEF)
6
13. Paul Impey (MID)
6
14. Anthony Salmon (ATT)
6