Match Report
| Norwich City | Norwich City |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Adam Wilsher | Adam Wilsher | |||||||||||||||||
| Omer Brooking | O. Brooking |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Dami‘n Mariana | D. Mariana | |||||||||
| Ian Grantt | I. Grantt | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Nick de Koning | N. de Koning | |||||||||
| Terry Tolley | T. Tolley | | 55 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 61 | | Mervin Stewart | M. Stewart | ||||||||
| Jakob Helmer | J. Helmer |  | 54 | D | | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Arno Ziegler | A. Ziegler | ||||||||
| Toni Laigle | T. Laigle |  | 61 | M | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Thierry Crooks | T. Crooks | |||||||||
| Arno Hässler | A. Hässler | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Yann Sopalski | Y. Sopalski | |||||||||
| Mariano Appoloni | M. Appoloni |  | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Brian Kirkland | B. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Julian Gento | J. Gento |  | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 |  | Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | |||||||||
| Clive Hughes | C. Hughes | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Danny Davis | D. Davis | |||||||||
| Darren Pearce | D. Pearce | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Ferdi van den Berg | F. van den Berg | |||||||||
| Steve Charlton | S. Charlton | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Phil Keegan | P. Keegan | |||||||||
| Arthur Christie | A. Christie | | 59 | G | | 12 | | G | 58 | | Azziz Facciutto | A. Facciutto | |||||||||
| Enzo Cristante | E. Cristante | | 53 | D | | 13 | | D | 55 | | Regi Vos | R. Vos | |||||||||
| Harvey Young | H. Young | | 53 | M | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Gavin Kerr | G. Kerr | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play Fulham in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thompson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thompson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
3.36
0-0Neil Thomson knocks the ball forward to Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Davis. Danny Davis makes a convincing header. Omer Brooking didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.02
0-0Neil Thomson catches Ian Grantt on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Grantt stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.41
0-0Ian Grantt pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Ian Grantt plays the ball forward to Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
15.12
Ferdi van den Berg chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Omer Brooking gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
21.21
Nick de Koning runs forward with the ball. Nick de Koning chips the ball to his team mate, Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski whips in a cross ball towards Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.01
0-0Mariano Appoloni knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.33
Darren Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Ziegler.
28.29
Arno Ziegler flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Helmer.
30.36
0-1Neil Thomson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Thomson shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.14
Neil Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski shoots from 25 yards but somehow Omer Brooking manages to keep it out.
40.59
Mariano Appoloni makes a simple pass to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Dami‘n Mariana manages to keep it out.
42.18
Neil Thomson receives the ball from a throw-in from Yann Sopalski. Neil Thomson makes a probing pass to Danny Davis. Danny Davis whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
Arno Ziegler chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg flicks a high pass forward. Danny Davis collects the pass. Danny Davis whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Fulham 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
Norwich City kick off the second half!
47.11
Brian Kirkland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brian Kirkland rushes past Mariano Appoloni! Brian Kirkland muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
48.05
Jakob Helmer makes a simple pass to Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes edges inside the box! Clive Hughes rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
49.37
0-2Arno Ziegler passes the ball forward to Brian Kirkland. Brian Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Ferdi van den Berg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.12
Brian Kirkland hits a low pass to Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.30
Ian Grantt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Toni Laigle. Toni Laigle sees Darren Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Charlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.09
Terry Tolley hits a low pass to Arno Hässler. Arno Hässler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Appoloni. Mariano Appoloni shoots from long range. Dami‘n Mariana gets down and covers it.
66.56
Julian Gento threads the ball through to Mariano Appoloni. Mariano Appoloni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.07
Mariano Appoloni chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dami‘n Mariana who gathers it comfortably.
75.04
Mervin Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Ziegler. Arno Ziegler flicks a high pass forward to Brian Kirkland who brings the ball neatly under control. Brian Kirkland plays the ball forward to Danny Davis who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Danny Davis provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.53
Arno Ziegler sees Yann Sopalski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yann Sopalski threads a neat ball through to Brian Kirkland. Brian Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Davis. Danny Davis directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Omer Brooking (GK)
7
2. Ian Grantt (DEF)
7
3. Terry Tolley (DEF)
6
4. Jakob Helmer (DEF)
7
5. Toni Laigle (MID)
6
6. Arno Hässler (MID)
6
7. Mariano Appoloni (MID)
7
8. Julian Gento (MID)
6
9. Clive Hughes (ATT)
6
10. Darren Pearce (ATT)
7
11. Steve Charlton (ATT)
6
12. Arthur Christie (GK)
0
13. Enzo Cristante (DEF)
0
14. Harvey Young (MID)
0
1. Dami‘n Mariana (GK)
7
2. Nick de Koning (DEF)
6
3. Mervin Stewart (DEF)
6
4. Arno Ziegler (DEF)
7
5. Thierry Crooks (DEF)
6
6. Yann Sopalski (MID)
7
7. Brian Kirkland (MID)
8
8. Neil Thomson (MID)
9
9. Danny Davis (ATT)
7
10. Ferdi van den Berg (ATT)
9
11. Phil Keegan (ATT)
6
12. Azziz Facciutto (GK)
0
13. Regi Vos (DEF)
0
14. Gavin Kerr (MID)
0