Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Macclesfield Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
2.30
Jermaine George kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Fowler. Matthew Fowler flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Rodgers. Scott Rodgers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Peckham.
6.20
Lee Shearer barges into Simon Beattie. Lee Shearer is warned by the referee! Simon Beattie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.42
Del Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Dean. Jody Dean knocks the ball forward to James Swift. James Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Batty but he's offside!
10.34
Matthew Fowler catches Jody Dean on the ankles. Matthew Fowler is given a warning by the referee! Jody Dean stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.30
Thierry Grantt sees space and advances. Thierry Grantt makes a simple pass to Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Adam Jack. Adam Jack is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adam Jack!
18.32
Simon Beattie chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Rodgers. Scott Rodgers shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
20.09
Gavin Blake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Swift. James Swift shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.28
Simon Beattie chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Rodgers. Scott Rodgers shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.16
Fredrik Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Blake. Gavin Blake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Swift. James Swift shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.34
Alexander Harley knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson goes all the way! Adam Johnson rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.19
Adam Jack clumsily knocks into Del Oliver. Adam Jack is shown the yellow card! Del Oliver stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.34
Matthew Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Jack. Adam Jack knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town get the second half underway!
49.32
Jermaine George knocks the ball forward to Alexander Harley. Alexander Harley kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Rodgers. Scott Rodgers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Oliver.
51.10
Jody Dean takes it forward alone. Jody Dean tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
53.26
Alexander Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.28
Matthew Fowler sees space and advances. Matthew Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Chris Unsworth easily smothers it.
55.12
Gavin Blake decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Batty. Craig Batty directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
57.29
Matthew Fowler passes the ball forward to Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Rodgers. Scott Rodgers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Chris Unsworth easily smothers it.
61.45
Fredrik Keane takes it forward alone. Fredrik Keane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Batty. Craig Batty finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.14
Lee Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Batty. Craig Batty whips in a cross ball towards James Swift. James Swift is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.02
Patrick Kitson knocks the ball forward to James Swift. James Swift shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.01
Jermaine George makes a probing pass to Matthew Fowler. Matthew Fowler decides to run forward with the ball. Matthew Fowler makes a simple pass to Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.33
Alexander Harley threads the ball through to Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson plays a perfect one-two with Adam Jack and rushes in on goal... Adam Johnson shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.10
Matthew Fowler catches Patrick Kitson on the ankles. Matthew Fowler is warned by the referee again! Patrick Kitson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.31
Simon Beattie knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Rodgers. Scott Rodgers lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Jack. Adam Jack directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Adam Johnson of Macclesfield Town

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.8518518518518 vs 48.1481481481481
Play Area
Home team third: 30.86%, Midfield: 43.21%, Away team third: 25.93%

Scorers
Adam Jack 14
Adam Johnson 44, 72, 78