Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 13,024 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
0.00
0-0Norwich City start the match!
6.48
0-0Ben Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade whips in a cross ball towards David Olivas. David Olivas makes a deft header. Pim Hesp didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.12
0-0Damien Jackson hits a long diagonal ball forward. David Olivas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.44
0-0Cedric Ponsard comes in with a late challenge on Joost Bakboord. The referee warns Cedric Ponsard to calm down! Joost Bakboord carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.45
0-1Ben Lee threads a neat ball through to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade rushes past Joost Bakboord! Rafael Andrade comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.12
Jimmy Kooiman kicks a strong pass forward to Johnny Chaussidiere. Johnny Chaussidiere laces a weighted ball forward to Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Marques.
27.07
0-1Marc Dittrich clumsily knocks into Cedric Ponsard. Marc Dittrich is given a warning by the referee! Cedric Ponsard stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.49
0-1Steve Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Ben Lee who brings the ball neatly under control. Ben Lee flicks the ball to his team mate, David Olivas. David Olivas tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.03
Cedric Ponsard flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Andrade controls it well on his chest. Rafael Andrade plays a scrappy one-two with David Olivas and advances towards the goal... Rafael Andrade looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
44.37
Gary Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Scales. Francis Scales makes a probing pass to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
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. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the second half underway!
49.19
0-1Marc Dittrich makes a strong solo run forward. Marc Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Arts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. JŸrgen Arts makes a probing pass to Stefan Brückner but he's offside!
51.19
With great vision, Johnny Chaussidiere plays the ball forward to Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw passes the ball forward to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.23
Edward Shaw threads a neat ball through to Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord plays a perfect one-two with Lamberto Di Bari and rushes in on goal... Joost Bakboord rockets a shot on goal but somehow Giampiero Di Natale manages to keep it out.
57.03
Marc Dittrich clumsily knocks into Ben Lee. The referee calls over Marc Dittrich again and warns him to calm down! Ben Lee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.36
0-1Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Nicola C. Turrini replacing Daniel Jacobs and Marvin Black replacing Marc Dittrich .Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Jocelyn Allibert replacing Rafael Andrade and Tim Anderton replacing David Olivas .
61.46
Steve Charlton decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Charlton threads the ball through to Isaiah Campbell but he's offside!
65.34
Ricardo Marques makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell knocks the ball forward to Francis Scales but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.07
Gary Gallacher makes a simple pass to Francis Scales. Without breaking stride, Francis Scales plays the ball forward to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Pim Hesp manages to gather it.
67.39
Damien Jackson takes it forward alone. Damien Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Scales. Francis Scales makes a simple pass, allowing Cedric Ponsard to run into the box. Cedric Ponsard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.47
Marvin Black runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marvin Black rushes past Ricardo Marques! Some good footwork from Marvin Black provides some space. He shoots at goal but Giampiero Di Natale is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
77.24
Norwich City have made a substitution with Hannes Weigel replacing Joost Bakboord .Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Tim Clapham replacing Ben Lee .
78.25
Francis Scales threads a neat ball through to Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.32
Edward Shaw deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.45
0-1Francis Scales passes the ball forward to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell edges inside the box! Jimmy Kooiman catches Isaiah Campbell on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
83.37
Hannes Weigel flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
87.51
Steve Charlton threads a neat ball through to Cedric Ponsard. Cedric Ponsard makes a simple pass to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Shaw.
89.10
Showing composure, Jimmy Kooiman plays the ball forward to Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari knocks the ball forward to Hannes Weigel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Rafael Andrade of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
7
2. Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3. Marc Dittrich (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
8
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Edward Shaw (MID)
7
7. Joost Bakboord (MID)
6
8. JŸrgen Arts (ATT)
6
9. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
6
10. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6
12. Hannes Weigel (MID)
6
13. Nicola C. Turrini (ATT)
6
14. Marvin Black (DEF)
7
1. Giampiero Di Natale (GK)
7
2. Gary Gallacher (DEF)
6
3. Steve Charlton (DEF)
7
4. Ricardo Marques (DEF)
7
5. Damien Jackson (DEF)
7
6. Francis Scales (MID)
8
7. Cedric Ponsard (MID)
7
8. Ben Lee (MID)
8
9. Isaiah Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Rafael Andrade (ATT)
9
11. David Olivas (ATT)
6
12. Tim Anderton (ATT)
6
13. Jocelyn Allibert (ATT)
6
14. Tim Clapham (MID)
6