Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 12,276 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
0.00
0-0Norwich City get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Julian Clegg hits a low pass to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.19
0-0Edward Shaw brings the ball forward. Edward Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta collects the pass. Marcos Zubizarreta plays a one-two with Daniel Jacobs and advances towards the goal... Felice Iannuzzi barges into Marcos Zubizarreta. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
18.39
1-0Edward Shaw hits a low pass to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence plays a one-two with Edward Shaw and rushes in on goal... Brian Lawrence makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.41
Hugo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Julian Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Clegg controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Miguel Ramos through on goal. Miguel Ramos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.01
J-David Rubil threads the ball through to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.11
1-1Zbigniew Deyna flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Molina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Molina cuts inside the box! Gabriel Molina cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Darius Neville's outstretched leg.
32.48
Jimmy Kooiman hits a low pass to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs threads the ball through to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner makes a simple pass, allowing Daniel Jacobs to run into the box. Daniel Jacobs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.50
With some swift thinking, J-David Rubil plays the ball forward to Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Sandro Inzaghi. Excellent block.
38.27
Edward Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Bolton. With a superhuman jump, Jason Bolton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
3-1Zbigniew Deyna threads a neat ball through to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Bakary Herzog!
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off!
47.26
J-David Rubil pushes up the pitch. J-David Rubil flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Jacobs and rushes in on goal... Stefan Brückner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Samuel Milla. Excellent save.
55.32
3-1Hugo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Molina controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.09
3-1Norwich City have made a substitution with Linus Herzog replacing Stan Clemence .Bristol Rovers have made a substitution with Eddy Blasi replacing Miguel Ramos .
66.30
Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Brückner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Brückner knocks the ball forward, putting Marcos Zubizarreta through on goal. Marcos Zubizarreta takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.01
4-1Norwich City are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
77.06
Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Joost Bakboord replacing Edward Shaw and Lamberto Di Bari replacing Marcos Zubizarreta .
78.08
Jason Bolton makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Bolton sees Lamberto Di Bari just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Lamberto Di Bari shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Samuel Milla.
79.31
4-1It's a corner kick. Jason Bolton loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Carlos Nascimento chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
81.51
4-1J-David Rubil barges into Hugo Caminero. The referee calls over J-David Rubil and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.15
Hugo Caminero barges into Joost Bakboord. The referee calls over Hugo Caminero and shows him a yellow card! Joost Bakboord stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.55
Linus Herzog makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner hits a low pass to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Hugo Caminero flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Zimmerman who takes it down. Rafael Zimmerman flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Jimmy Kooiman.
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 Marcos Zubizarreta of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bakary Herzog (GK)
6
2. Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
7
4. J-David Rubil (DEF)
6
5. Stan Clemence (DEF)
6
6. Brian Lawrence (MID)
8
7. Edward Shaw (MID)
7
8. Jason Bolton (MID)
8
9. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
8
10. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
8
11. Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
9
12. Linus Herzog (DEF)
6
13. Joost Bakboord (MID)
6
14. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6
1. Samuel Milla (GK)
7
2. Carlos Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. Felice Iannuzzi (DEF)
6
4. Sandro Inzaghi (DEF)
6
5. Richard Cope (MID)
6
6. Hugo Caminero (MID)
6
7. Zbigniew Deyna (MID)
6
8. Julian Clegg (MID)
7
9. Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
6
10. Gabriel Molina (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Ramos (ATT)
7
12. Danny Wiltord (DEF)
0
13. Guilherme Nieto (MID)
0
14. Eddy Blasi (ATT)
6