Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alfred BoertienA. Boertien62
G
1
G
66Jonathan RizaJ. Riza
Ashley CoppingerA. Coppinger55
D
2
D
59Darren CrooksD. Crooks
Eugenio FiniE. Fini53
D
3
D
52Neil NaysmithN. Naysmith
Alistair CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri46
D
4
D
52Philipp KaiserP. Kaiser
Kieron DixonK. Dixon46
D
5captain
D
52Anthony JobsonA. Jobson
Kelvin EustaceK. Eustace58
M
6
M
54Michael MccannM. Mccann
Nicholas JohnsonN. Johnson50
M
7
M
53Omer AndrewsO. Andrews
Alun BridgeA. Bridge48
M
captain8
A
48Isaiah WrightI. Wright
Niccolo JobsonN. Jobson48
M
9
A
48Alex FergusonA. Ferguson
Alberto FoxA. Fox58
A
10
A
48Stan GodberS. Godber
John CortJ. Cort52
A
11
A
43Marcus CleggM. Clegg
 
Christian SekliC. Sekli56
G
12
D
50Chris BanksC. Banks
James GeorgeJ. George48
A
13
M
50Brendan FletcherB. Fletcher
Kemal WindassK. Windass47
M
14
M
49Luke ThirlwellL. Thirlwell

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 4,774 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.


0.00
Scunthorpe United kick off!
9.13
Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Clegg controls it well on his chest. Marcus Clegg makes a probing pass to Stan Godber but he's offside!
16.56
Darren Crooks passes the ball forward to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Coppinger.
21.31
Alun Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Cort. John Cort makes a simple pass, allowing Alberto Fox to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Alberto Fox provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.35
Niccolo Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to John Cort. John Cort controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.55
Michael Mccann makes a probing pass to Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg shoots from outside the area. Alfred Boertien gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.55
Michael Mccann threads a neat ball through to Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. Stan Godber rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
34.51
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.36
Eugenio Fini runs up as Ashley Coppinger takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Eugenio Fini flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Johnson who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Johnson makes a simple pass to Alberto Fox. Alberto Fox knocks in a cross ball towards John Cort. John Cort finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jonathan Riza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.45
Without breaking stride, Omer Andrews plays the ball forward to Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
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. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Norwich City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.08
Alun Bridge clumsily knocks into Omer Andrews. Alun Bridge is warned by the referee! Omer Andrews stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.22
Nicholas Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, John Cort. John Cort plays a one-two with Alberto Fox and rushes in on goal... John Cort looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.31
Philipp Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alfred Boertien with no chance!! Goal for Scunthorpe United!
57.29
Alun Bridge comes in with a late challenge on Michael Mccann. Alun Bridge is shown the yellow card! Michael Mccann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.56
Philipp Kaiser makes a simple pass to Omer Andrews. Showing composure, Omer Andrews laces a through ball forward to Stan Godber. Stan Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Clegg. Marcus Clegg connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.23
Alistair Cadamarteri barges into Alex Ferguson. Alistair Cadamarteri is shown the yellow card! Alex Ferguson runs off the knock.
65.57
Omer Andrews surges forward with the ball. Omer Andrews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.45
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Brendan Fletcher replacing Stan Godber .
79.46
Ashley Coppinger arcs the ball upfield. Alberto Fox whips in a cross ball towards John Cort. John Cort rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Philipp Kaiser is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
80.27
Alun Bridge takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Anthony Jobson steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
89.08
Michael Mccann sees Marcus Clegg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Clegg shoots from outside the area. Alfred Boertien gets down and covers it.
90.00
Anthony Jobson threads a neat ball through to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Alex Ferguson shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Scunthorpe United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
25.8%
45.2%
29%

Scorers
John Cort 49
Alex Ferguson 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Cort of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Alfred Boertien (GK)
6
2.Ashley Coppinger (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Fini (DEF)
6
4.Alistair Cadamarteri (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Kieron Dixon (DEF)
6
6.Kelvin Eustace (MID)
6
7.Nicholas Johnson (MID)
6
8.Alun Bridge (MID)yellow card
5
9.Niccolo Jobson (MID)
6
10.Alberto Fox (ATT)
7
11.John Cort (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Christian Sekli (GK)
0
13.James George (ATT)
0
14.Kemal Windass (MID)
0

1.Jonathan Riza (GK)
6
2.Darren Crooks (DEF)
6
3.Neil Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Philipp Kaiser (DEF)
7
5.Anthony Jobson (DEF)
6
6.Michael Mccann (MID)
6
7.Omer Andrews (MID)
8
8.Isaiah Wright (ATT)
7
9.Alex Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stan Godber (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Clegg (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Banks (DEF)
0
13.Brendan Fletcher (MID)
6
14.Luke Thirlwell (MID)
0