Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 12,493 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Norwich City get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Jason Bolton knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw threads a neat, attacking ball through to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Andy Campbell gets down and covers it.
6.57
0-0Harvey Beckham knocks the ball forward to Albert Ibanez. With a delightful solo run, Albert Ibanez stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.02
0-0Johnny Chaussidiere sees Daniel Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory makes a pass forward but Daniel Jacobs makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
9.14
0-0Ernesto Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.23
Isaiah Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Sol Thomson collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Sol Thomson plays the ball forward to Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.17
Harvey Beckham threads the ball through to Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Cortes controls it well on his chest. Daniel Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Natale Castellazzi.
27.22
1-0Juan Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Magnus Moukoko collects the pass. Magnus Moukoko makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ernesto Ortiz. Ernesto Ortiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.29
Sol Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Albieri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pim Hesp who gathers it comfortably.
32.14
Magnus Moukoko flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Jacobs knocks the ball forward, putting Magnus Moukoko through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Magnus Moukoko provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.15
2-0Kelvin Oliver hacks Jason Bolton from behind! The referee calls over Kelvin Oliver and shows him a yellow card! Jason Bolton stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.06
Ernesto Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Ortiz. Ernesto Ortiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Arthur Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Thomson. Sol Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
Albert Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Thomson. Sol Thomson darts forward. Sol Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Brown and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Sol Thomson provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
53.55
Harvey Beckham knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
59.30
Edward Shaw makes a probing pass to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.30
3-0Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Kwame de Vos replacing Harvey Beckham, Gavin Swift replacing Arthur Ferdinand and Ashley Seaman replacing Stuart Brown .
63.06
Darius Neville threads the ball through to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw plays a one-two with Ernesto Ortiz and rushes in on goal... Edward Shaw rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Andy Campbell keeps it out!
66.33
Gavin Swift makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.19
3-0Kwame de Vos comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Ortiz. Kwame de Vos is warned by the referee! Ernesto Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.07
Edward Shaw flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Jacobs who takes it down. Daniel Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Ortiz. Ernesto Ortiz powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.49
Mark Salmon takes a short throw-in bringing Kelvin Oliver into play. Kelvin Oliver runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kelvin Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pim Hesp who gathers it comfortably.
72.02
Jason Bolton sees Daniel Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
75.02
Isaiah Tolley decides to run forward with the ball. Isaiah Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Albieri controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Neville.
78.59
Jason Bolton makes a probing pass to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko makes a defence splitting pass to Richard McGrory. Some silky footwork from Richard McGrory provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Andy Campbell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.06
Ashley Seaman clumsily knocks into Jason Bolton. Ashley Seaman is shown the yellow card! Jason Bolton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.06
Juan Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Edward Shaw who brings the ball under control. Edward Shaw deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Ortiz. Ernesto Ortiz plays a perfect one-two with Magnus Moukoko and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Ortiz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.30
Johnny Chaussidiere comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy Albieri. Johnny Chaussidiere is warned by the referee! Jimmy Albieri stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.45
Jason Bolton sees space and advances. Jason Bolton plays a perfect one-two with Magnus Moukoko and rushes in on goal... Jason Bolton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ernesto Ortiz 27 Magnus Moukoko 32 Richard McGrory 59, 79 Jason Bolton 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
6
2. Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3. Natale Castellazzi (DEF)
6
4. Juan Guardiola (DEF)
6
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Edward Shaw (MID)
7
7. Magnus Moukoko (MID)
9
8. Jason Bolton (MID)
8
9. Ernesto Ortiz (ATT)
7
10. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
7
11. Richard McGrory (ATT)
9
12. Marvin Black (DEF)
0
13. Joost Bakboord (MID)
0
14. Hannes Weigel (MID)
0
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
6
2. Isaiah Tolley (DEF)
6
3. Albert Ibanez (DEF)
6
4. Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
5. Kelvin Oliver (MID)
6
6. Mark Salmon (MID)
6
7. Sol Thomson (MID)
6
8. Arthur Ferdinand (MID)
6
9. Stuart Brown (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Cortes (ATT)
6
11. Jimmy Albieri (ATT)
6
12. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
5
13. Gavin Swift (MID)
6
14. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
5