Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alfred BoertienA. Boertien62
G
1
G
55Scott RedknappS. Redknapp
Bill Wright-PhillipsB. Wright-Phillips62
D
2
D
45Oleg MorrisO. Morris
Sylvain JoachimS. Joachim55
D
3
D
45Nicholas HoweyN. Howey
Eugenio FiniE. Fini54
D
4
D
44Darius GeorgeD. George
Nigel DraperN. Draper51
D
5
D
43John MintoJ. Minto
Nicholas JohnsonN. Johnson50
M
6
M
58Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro
Alun BridgeA. Bridge48
M
7
M
54Bill InsleyB. Insley
Niccolo JobsonN. Jobson48
M
captain8
M
50Patrick DuberryP. Duberry
Kemal WindassK. Windass47
M
9
A
48Ralph GoodwinR. Goodwin
John CortJ. Cort52
A
10
A
45Bill FinneyB. Finney
Carlton BellamyC. Bellamy48
A
11captain
A
45Scott Le TissierS. Le Tissier
 
Nicky MercerN. Mercer50
G
12
G
53Sylvain CarltonS. Carlton
Kieron DixonK. Dixon46
D
13
M
48Mick PerryM. Perry
Bill JessB. Jess45
M
14
A
42Henry AndrewsH. Andrews

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,725 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.


0.00
The first half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
2.08
Niccolo Jobson decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Jobson shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
8.18
Alexandre Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Scott Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Le Tissier shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cambridge United!
12.13
Niccolo Jobson clumsily knocks into Alexandre Loureiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.19
With a delightful solo run, Bill Insley stretches the opposition's defence. Bill Insley shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
21.05
Niccolo Jobson threads a neat ball through to John Cort. John Cort threads the ball through to Carlton Bellamy but he's offside!
26.08
Eugenio Fini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.19
Alun Bridge makes a probing pass to John Cort. John Cort shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
30.59
Patrick Duberry clumsily knocks into Alun Bridge. The referee brings Patrick Duberry to one side and gives him a warning! Alun Bridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.28
John Cort catches Nicholas Howey on the ankles. John Cort is shown the yellow card! Nicholas Howey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.32
Kemal Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Cort. John Cort shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
38.02
Bill Insley hacks Alun Bridge from behind! Bill Insley is warned by the referee! Alun Bridge runs off the knock.
44.36
Alexandre Loureiro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexandre Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Scott Le Tissier. Scott Le Tissier heads the ball goalwards. Alfred Boertien is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
51.02
Alun Bridge makes a simple pass to Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
54.22
Bill Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Johnson. Nicholas Johnson sees space and advances. Nicholas Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards John Cort. With a superhuman jump, John Cort connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.05
Bill Insley comes in with a late challenge on Alun Bridge. Bill Insley is given another warning by the referee! Alun Bridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.43
Sylvain Joachim surges forward with the ball. Sylvain Joachim passes the ball forward to John Cort. John Cort makes a pass forward but Carlton Bellamy is yards offside!
65.22
Darius George pushes up the pitch. Darius George flicks a high ball forward to Bill Finney who takes it down. Bill Finney sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.13
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Mick Perry replacing Oleg Morris and Henry Andrews replacing Scott Le Tissier .
78.14
Patrick Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Goodwin who brings the ball under control. Ralph Goodwin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Henry Andrews is offside!
81.18
Eugenio Fini hits a low pass to Nicholas Johnson. Nicholas Johnson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicholas Johnson shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Scott Redknapp smothers it!
89.53
Darius George hacks Nicholas Johnson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Johnson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Cambridge United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75%
25%
Play Area
22.4%
50%
27.6%

Scorers
Scott Le Tissier 8, 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Le Tissier of Cambridge United

Match Ratings
1.Alfred Boertien (GK)
6
2.Bill Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3.Sylvain Joachim (DEF)
7
4.Eugenio Fini (DEF)
6
5.Nigel Draper (DEF)
6
6.Nicholas Johnson (MID)
7
7.Alun Bridge (MID)
7
8.Niccolo Jobson (MID)yellow card
6
9.Kemal Windass (MID)
6
10.John Cort (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Carlton Bellamy (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicky Mercer (GK)
0
13.Kieron Dixon (DEF)
0
14.Bill Jess (MID)
0

1.Scott Redknapp (GK)
6
2.Oleg Morris (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Howey (DEF)
6
4.Darius George (DEF)yellow card
6
5.John Minto (DEF)
6
6.Alexandre Loureiro (MID)
8
7.Bill Insley (MID)
6
8.Patrick Duberry (MID)
6
9.Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
6
10.Bill Finney (ATT)
6
11.Scott Le Tissier (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Sylvain Carlton (GK)
0
13.Mick Perry (MID)
6
14.Henry Andrews (ATT)
6