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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play Arsenal in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,205 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
3.38
Marcus Charlton threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Bianconi. Gianmarco Bianconi knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.42
Armin Schrader knocks the ball forward to Gianmarco Bianconi. Gianmarco Bianconi whips in a cross ball towards Armin Schrader. Armin Schrader knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andres Munoz with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
8.24
Jose Javier Del Sol hacks Marcus Charlton from behind! The referee warns Jose Javier Del Sol to calm down! Marcus Charlton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.30
Kieron Lockley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kieron Lockley shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.24
Luke James flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Draper collects the pass. Matthew Draper lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown connects with a diving header but is denied by Andres Munoz. Excellent save.
14.22
John Carter runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Carter plays a one-two with Scott Vickers and rushes in on goal... John Carter looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.32
Marcus Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmarco Bianconi. Gianmarco Bianconi finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
16.51
Jose Javier Del Sol plays the ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.07
Kieron Lockley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Breitner. Linus Breitner advances with the ball. Linus Breitner finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
26.36
Aaron Greaves knocks the ball forward to Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.46
Luke James boots it upfield. Harvey Brown shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Andres Munoz.
34.33
Linus Breitner receives the ball from a throw-in from Luke James. Linus Breitner flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Bianconi. Gianmarco Bianconi knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Kooiman.
39.10
Luke James catches Jose Javier Del Sol on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Del Sol stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.33
Linus Breitner plays the ball forward to Aaron Greaves. Aaron Greaves laces a weighted ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Matthew Draper and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Harvey Brown provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.24
Jose Javier Del Sol flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks the ball to his team mate, Dino Ferrarese. Dino Ferrarese shoots from long range. Thomas Martino easily gets down and covers it.
45.00
Jimmy Kooiman knocks the ball forward to Alan Royce. Alan Royce flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
54.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.48
John Carter flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Schrader who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Schrader kicks a strong pass forward to Dino Ferrarese. Dino Ferrarese lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.48
Norwich City have made a substitution with Julian Luzhny replacing Pedro Vieira .
63.11
Gianmarco Bianconi decides to run forward with the ball. Gianmarco Bianconi shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
65.09
Mervin Mckay passes the ball forward to Dino Ferrarese. Dino Ferrarese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Lockley.
72.56
Albrecht Schrader knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Luzhny. Julian Luzhny whips in a cross ball towards Dino Ferrarese. With a superhuman jump, Dino Ferrarese connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Thomas Martino effortlessly punches it away to safety.
73.01
Jimmy Kooiman knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Del Sol. Jose Javier Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Mckay controls it well on his chest. Mervin Mckay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Martino who gathers it comfortably.
75.30
Albrecht Schrader catches Duarte Quaresma on the ankles. Albrecht Schrader is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.16
Linus Breitner makes a simple pass to Aaron Greaves. Aaron Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Schrader. Armin Schrader knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Carter.
78.25
Linus Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Lockley controls it well on his chest. Kieron Lockley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Schrader. Armin Schrader plays a one-two with Marcus Charlton and advances towards the goal... Armin Schrader muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
79.39
Marcos Zubizarreta takes it forward alone. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Breitner.
81.22
Kieron Lockley makes a probing pass to Luke James. Luke James runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luke James whips in a cross ball towards Armin Schrader. Armin Schrader powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.55
Kieron Lockley hacks Julian Luzhny from behind! The referee calls over Kieron Lockley and shows him a yellow card! Julian Luzhny carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.04
Mervin Mckay comes in with a late challenge on Aaron Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Greaves carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.01
Mervin Mckay barges into Aaron Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Mervin Mckay!! Aaron Greaves runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 37.2093023255814 vs 62.7906976744186
Play Area
Home team third: 27.91%, Midfield: 45.35%, Away team third: 26.74%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armin Schrader of Arsenal

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Andres Munoz (GK)
7
2. Alan Royce (DEF)
6
3. John Carter (DEF)
6
5. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
6. Mervin Mckay (MID)
3
8. Pedro Vieira (MID)
6
6
10. Scott Vickers (ATT)
6

12. Linus Herzog (DEF)
0
13. David Mcinnes (ATT)
0
14. Julian Luzhny (MID)
6

6
3. Luke James (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Aaron Greaves (MID)
6
8
9. Harvey Brown (ATT)
7
10. Matthew Draper (ATT)
6
11. Duarte Quaresma (ATT)
6

0
13. Peter Wright (GK)
0
0