Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play Norwich City in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
2.27
0-1Jermaine Sharpe knocks the ball forward to Richard Rizzo. Richard Rizzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Rafik Charton. Rafik Charton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.18
0-1Thomas Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Billy McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy McCoist shoots from distance but Jeroen van der Meer is on top of it.
10.07
Guilherme Marques hits a low pass to Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier knocks in a cross ball towards Rafik Charton. Rafik Charton shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Elliott didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.46
Guilherme Marques runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Guilherme Marques advances inside the box! Guilherme Marques shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Stuart Elliott has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.30
Thomas Hitzlsperger threads the ball through to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie cuts inside the box! Matt Ritchie tries a spectacular strike. Jeroen van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.25
0-2Guilherme Marques flicks a high pass forward to Rafik Charton who brings the ball under control. Rafik Charton hits a low pass to Geoffrey Gautier. Gavin Henderson barges into Geoffrey Gautier. Penalty not given!!
32.35
0-2Jermaine Sharpe hits a low pass to Ross Holloway. Ross Holloway makes a probing pass to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.36
Richard Rizzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
42.15
0-2Matt Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Stan Insley. Matt Ritchie is warned by the referee! Stan Insley stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.52
Richard Rizzo flicks a high ball forward to Rafik Charton who takes it down. Rafik Charton rushes past Luigi Ravanelli! Rafik Charton comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Alex Thomson replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Richard Morton replacing Dominic Mason and Billy Johnstone replacing Matt Ritchie. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Norwich City kick off the second half!
55.04
Omer Dichio comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Hitzlsperger. The referee warns Omer Dichio to calm down! Thomas Hitzlsperger runs off the knock.
57.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Ross Holloway plays the ball forward to Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Stuart Elliott. Excellent save.
61.22
Edmundo Verges makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafik Charton. Rafik Charton plays a quick one-two with Geoffrey Gautier and rushes in on goal... Rafik Charton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rafik Charton scores for Norwich City!!
65.49
Ross Holloway knocks the ball forward to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Geoffrey Gautier provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.01
0-3Edmundo Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Rizzo. Richard Rizzo sees Geoffrey Gautier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Geoffrey Gautier makes a pass forward but Rafik Charton makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
71.37
0-3Stan Insley makes a beautiful solo run. Stan Insley threads a neat ball through to Rafik Charton. Rafik Charton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Sinclair.
72.20
Jermaine Sharpe advances with the ball. Jermaine Sharpe hits a low pass to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Gautier but he's offside!
73.20
Billy Johnstone barges into Jermaine Sharpe. The referee warns Billy Johnstone to calm down! Jermaine Sharpe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.12
Jermaine Sharpe pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jermaine Sharpe threads a neat ball through to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing skips past Gavin Henderson! Stuart Standing side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.02
Guilherme Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Rafik Charton. Rafik Charton makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Stuart Elliott had no chance!! Goal for Norwich City! That's his third!
81.28
Guilherme Marques runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Guilherme Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.22
0-4Norwich City are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rafik Charton 2, 61, 77 Guilherme Marques 18 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Elliott (GK)
6
2. Luigi Ravanelli (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Henderson (DEF)
6
4. Damien Sinclair (DEF)
6
5. Alec Hansen (MID)
6
6. Thomas Hitzlsperger (MID)
6
7. Dominic Mason (MID)
6
8. Gavin McNeill (MID)
6
9. John Collins (MID)
6
10. Billy McCoist (ATT)
6
11. Matt Ritchie (ATT)
6
12. Alex Thomson (DEF)
6
13. Richard Morton (MID)
6
14. Billy Johnstone (ATT)
5
1. Jeroen van der Meer (GK)
6
2. Jermaine Sharpe (DEF)
7
3. Edmundo Verges (DEF)
6
4. Stan Insley (DEF)
6
5. Ross Holloway (MID)
6
6. Richard Rizzo (MID)
6
7. Guilherme Marques (MID)
8
8. Omer Dichio (MID)
5
9. Rafik Charton (ATT)
9
10. Stuart Standing (ATT)
7
11. Geoffrey Gautier (ATT)
7
12. Andres Helguera (GK)
0
13. Bernard Berthelin (DEF)
0
14. Matthew Wiltord (MID)
0