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 Everton. A crowd of 20,858 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Norwich City and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Norwich City and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.
0.00
0-0Everton kick off the first half!
3.15
0-0Richard Rizzo sees Rafik Charton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafik Charton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.19
Fernando Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Gareth Gascoigne. Gareth Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.04
0-0Jermaine Sharpe comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Hernandez. Jermaine Sharpe is warned by the referee! Leonardo Hernandez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.08
0-1Marcus Kahn makes a simple pass to Seth McManaman. Seth McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Gascoigne. Gareth Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Jeroen van der Meer has to pick the ball from the back of the net! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
12.17
0-1Adam Beckham sees Gareth Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gareth Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.32
0-1Stan Insley hacks Leonardo Hernandez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.19
0-1Stan Insley hits a low pass to Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques threads the ball through to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
21.32
Guilherme Marques flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Standing shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.31
Fernando Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry rushes past Stan Insley! Some good footwork from Carlton Perry provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Jeroen van der Meer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.58
David Howells flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Fernando Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Perry shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jeroen van der Meer. Excellent save.
27.42
Seth McManaman makes a simple pass to Gareth Gascoigne. Gareth Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards. Jeroen van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
28.51
Seth McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Perry who brings the ball under control. Carlton Perry chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.08
Djibrill Heurlié surges forward with the ball. Djibrill Heurlié threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.29
Seth McManaman plays the ball forward to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry rushes past Stan Insley! Carlton Perry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.14
Jermaine Sharpe comes in with a late challenge on Gareth Gascoigne. Jermaine Sharpe is warned by the referee again! Gareth Gascoigne grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.08
Showing composure, Seth McManaman plays the ball forward to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry threads a neat, attacking ball through to Leonardo Hernandez. Some silky footwork from Leonardo Hernandez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Jeroen van der Meer is on top of it.
38.09
0-2Richard Rizzo surges forward with the ball. Richard Rizzo passes the ball forward but Geoffrey Gautier is offside!
44.22
Guilherme Marques hits a low pass to Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
David Howells plays the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez rushes past Edmundo Verges! Some silky footwork from Leonardo Hernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Everton appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The Norwich City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Norwich City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.30
0-2Jermaine Sharpe clumsily knocks into Carlton Perry. Jermaine Sharpe is warned by the referee yet again! Carlton Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.41
With imagination, Guilherme Marques laces a through ball forward to Rafik Charton. Rafik Charton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.39
Edmundo Verges knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques flicks a high pass forward to Rafik Charton who brings the ball under control. Rafik Charton makes a defence splitting pass to Geoffrey Gautier. Some silky footwork from Geoffrey Gautier provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Antonio Farinos effortlessly gets down and covers it.
53.36
Leonardo Hernandez clumsily knocks into Edmundo Verges. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edmundo Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.58
Djibrill Heurlié lofts the ball long. Leonardo Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.06
0-2Everton have made a substitution with James Kitson replacing Gareth Gascoigne .
65.05
Jermaine Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Dichio. With a delightful solo run, Omer Dichio stretches the opposition's defence. Omer Dichio knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stuart Standing is offside!
66.44
Leonardo Hernandez comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Sharpe. The referee warns Leonardo Hernandez to calm down! Jermaine Sharpe stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.00
Djibrill Heurlié passes the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi threads the ball through to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.53
Adam Beckham runs forward with the ball. Adam Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry puts a great ball through. Leonardo Hernandez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.17
Guilherme Marques comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Pichichi. The referee calls over Guilherme Marques and warns him to calm down! Fernando Pichichi runs off the knock.
81.03
Edmundo Verges knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques threads a neat ball through to Rafik Charton. Rafik Charton runs straight at the defence! Rafik Charton rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.40
1-2Everton are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
Guilherme Marques hits a low pass to Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows 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. Jeroen van der Meer (GK)
7
2. Jermaine Sharpe (DEF)
6
3. Edmundo Verges (DEF)
6
4. Stan Insley (DEF)
5
5. Ross Holloway (MID)
6
6. Richard Rizzo (MID)
6
7. Guilherme Marques (MID)
8
8. Omer Dichio (MID)
6
9. Rafik Charton (ATT)
8
10. Stuart Standing (ATT)
6
11. Geoffrey Gautier (ATT)
6
12. Andres Helguera (GK)
0
13. Bernard Berthelin (DEF)
0
14. Matthew Wiltord (MID)
0
1. Antonio Farinos (GK)
6
2. Marcus Kahn (DEF)
6
3. David Howells (DEF)
7
4. Djibrill Heurlié (DEF)
8
5. Adam Beckham (MID)
7
6. Seth McManaman (MID)
7
7. Fernando Pichichi (MID)
8
8. Marcello Grégorini (MID)
6
9. Gareth Gascoigne (ATT)
7
10. Carlton Perry (ATT)
9
11. Leonardo Hernandez (ATT)
7
12. Rui Fonseca (DEF)
0
13. Damiano Turci (DEF)
0
14. James Kitson (MID)
6