Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 9,223 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Howey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Howey.
0.00
0-0Port Vale start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.38
0-0Stephen Fortune barges into Rio Etherington. The referee calls over Stephen Fortune and shows him a yellow card! Rio Etherington stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.33
0-0Henry Mccann plays the ball forward to William Daury. William Daury knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Helguera who gathers it comfortably.
6.07
0-0Stuart Collymore barges into Stephen Fortune. The referee warns Stuart Collymore to calm down! Stephen Fortune hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.33
Rio Etherington catches Stephen Fortune on the ankles. Rio Etherington is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.58
0-0Malte Frieser advances with the ball. Malte Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Fortune but he's offside!
12.24
0-0Daniel Fenton hits a low pass to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing plays a quick one-two with Geoffrey Gautier and rushes in on goal... Stuart Standing tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
15.24
0-1Alberto Bailey receives the ball from a throw-in from Stephen Etherington. Alberto Bailey sees Jacob Lumsdon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Hibram Guevara who takes it down. Hibram Guevara shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.22
0-1Henry Mccann comes in with a very late challenge on Daniel Fenton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Daniel Fenton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.07
Daniel Fenton barges into Jacob Lumsdon. Daniel Fenton is shown the yellow card! Jacob Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.52
33.06
Arni Gudmundsson threads the ball through to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing cuts inside the box! Stuart Standing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
40.50
0-1With great vision, Daniel Fenton plays the ball forward to Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier skips past Rio Etherington! Geoffrey Gautier muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Seth Cooke.
42.58
0-1It's a corner kick. Daniel Fenton kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. William Daury reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Sylvain Shearer replacing Alex Rae. Port Vale 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!
48.24
Jacob Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Hibram Guevara. Hibram Guevara shoots from distance but somehow Andres Helguera manages to keep it out.
49.46
Bernard Berthelin flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Fenton controls it well on his chest. Daniel Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Fortune controls it well on his chest. Stephen Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.15
Sylvain Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier rushes past Rio Etherington! Geoffrey Gautier shoots from just inside the box. Seth Cooke gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
55.14
Rui Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Shearer. Sylvain Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.13
0-1Rui Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Malte Frieser who takes it down. Malte Frieser knocks the ball forward to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing cuts inside the box! Stuart Standing comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Rio Etherington. Excellent block.
65.56
Jacob Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Helguera who gathers it comfortably.
75.46
Bernard Berthelin passes the ball forward to Sylvain Shearer. Sylvain Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.58
0-1Norwich City have made a substitution with Oleg Wallwork replacing Geoffrey Gautier and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Port Vale have made a substitution with Ben Pearce replacing Jacob Lumsdon .
78.60
Arni Gudmundsson makes a simple pass to Malte Frieser. Malte Frieser sees Oleg Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Wallwork plays a one-two with Stuart Standing and advances towards the goal... Oleg Wallwork cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Oleg Wallwork scores for Norwich City!! That brings them level!
84.06
Sylvain Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Wallwork holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Wallwork shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
89.40
1-1Norwich City are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle indicates 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. Andres Helguera (GK)
6
2. Rui Fonseca (DEF)
6
3. Edmundo Verges (DEF)
6
4. Bernard Berthelin (DEF)
6
5. Arni Gudmundsson (MID)
6
6. Alex Rae (MID)
6
7. Daniel Fenton (MID)
6
8. Malte Frieser (MID)
6
9. Geoffrey Gautier (ATT)
7
10. Stuart Standing (ATT)
7
11. Stephen Fortune (ATT)
5
12. Oleg Wallwork (ATT)
7
13. Sylvain Shearer (ATT)
7
14. Alexander Brown (DEF)
0
1. Seth Cooke (GK)
6
2. Stuart Collymore (DEF)
5
3. Stephen Etherington (DEF)
6
4. Rio Etherington (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Henry Mccann (MID)
3
7. Jacob Lumsdon (MID)
7
8. Omer Shaw (ATT)
6
9. William Daury (ATT)
6
10. Hibram Guevara (ATT)
7
11. Sol Bould (ATT)
5
12. Francis Dean (DEF)
0
13. Ben Pearce (MID)
6
14. Sol Edwards (ATT)
0