Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Southampton. A crowd of 11,900 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
0.00
0-0Norwich City get the match underway!
2.02
0-0Marvin Black comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Dörner. Marvin Black is warned by the referee! Steffen Dörner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.34
0-0Msaddeck Carriére threads the ball through to Steffen Dörner. Steffen Dörner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pim Hesp who gathers it comfortably.
10.12
0-0Malte Ziegler threads a neat ball through to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas rushes past Marvin Black! Arnold Douglas comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Pim Hesp manages to keep it out.
14.01
0-1Philipp Hamann takes it forward alone. Philipp Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas makes a deft header. Arnold Douglas scores for Southampton!!
21.17
0-1Bert Chivu picks a pass forward to Steffen Dörner. Steffen Dörner shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
24.10
Paulo Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Bert Chivu. Bert Chivu knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
28.43
Duncan Rae sees Steffen Dörner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Dörner finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.34
Bert Chivu hits a low pass to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.21
Leonardo Cabrera hits a low pass to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Rae.
36.19
Malte Ziegler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pim Hesp manages to gather it comfortably.
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players seem much more motivated whilst the Southampton players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Southampton kick off!
51.46
Daniel Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Lee Smith collects the pass. Lee Smith finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jannes Heije!
53.20
With a delightful solo run, Bert Chivu stretches the opposition's defence. Bert Chivu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pim Hesp who gathers it comfortably.
60.40
0-2Norwich City have made a substitution with Albert Lopez replacing Jimmy Kooiman .Southampton have made a substitution with Arnauld Albertini replacing Stuart Barrett .
65.11
0-2Albert Lopez knocks the ball forward to Joost Bakboord. Without breaking stride, Joost Bakboord plays the ball forward to Lee Smith. Lee Smith makes a probing pass to Leonardo Cabrera but he's offside!
66.28
Arnauld Albertini sees Paulo Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pim Hesp who gathers it comfortably.
67.42
Msaddeck Carriére kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Dörner. Steffen Dörner shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pim Hesp!
69.11
Lee Smith threads a neat ball through to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Jannes Heije. What a great pair of hands!
71.28
Leonardo Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs edges inside the box! Daniel Jacobs looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
73.03
0-2Phil Mcgovern barges into Daniel Jacobs. Phil Mcgovern is shown the yellow card! Daniel Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.03
0-2Free kick to Norwich City just outside the area...
74.08
Daniel Jacobs takes a slow run up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
77.03
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Graham Joachim replacing Bert Chivu and Nick Pfennings replacing Arnold Douglas .
85.33
0-2Southampton are dictating the run of play here today.
89.15
Arnauld Albertini knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Hamann. Philipp Hamann threads a neat ball through to Steffen Dörner. Steffen Dörner knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Arnold Douglas 14, 30 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
7
2. Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3. Marvin Black (DEF)
5
4. Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Joost Bakboord (MID)
6
7. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
6
8. Jason Bolton (MID)
6
9. Lee Smith (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6
11. Stefan Brückner (ATT)
6
12. Albert Lopez (DEF)
6
13. Hannes Weigel (MID)
0
14. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
0
1. Jannes Heije (GK)
7
2. Paulo Carvalho (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Barrett (DEF)
6
4. Phil Mcgovern (DEF)
5
5. Duncan Rae (DEF)
6
6. Msaddeck Carriére (MID)
6
7. Bert Chivu (MID)
7
8. Malte Ziegler (MID)
6
9. Philipp Hamann (MID)
7
10. Steffen Dörner (ATT)
6
11. Arnold Douglas (ATT)
9
12. Arnauld Albertini (DEF)
6
13. Graham Joachim (MID)
6
14. Nick Pfennings (ATT)
6