Match Report
| Norwich City | Norwich City |  |  | Shrewsbury Town | Shrewsbury Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Les Minto | L. Minto |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Jonathan Smith | J. Smith | |||||||||
| Steven Atherton | S. Atherton | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Damien Morris | D. Morris | |||||||||
| Vitor Lima | V. Lima |  | 60 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 47 | | Darius Armstrong | D. Armstrong | ||||||||
| Fausto Colombo | F. Colombo |  | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Brendan Jobson | B. Jobson | |||||||||
| Eoin Davies | E. Davies | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 36 | | Shaun Benali | S. Benali | |||||||||
| Gareth Adams | G. Adams | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Simon Mendonca | S. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Duncan Woodcock | D. Woodcock | | 49 | M | | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Seth Gascoigne | S. Gascoigne | ||||||||
| Dave Grant | D. Grant | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Peter Cooper | P. Cooper | |||||||||
| Ruel Fletcher | R. Fletcher | | 45 | M | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Peter Kanu | P. Kanu | |||||||||
| Seth Thatcher | S. Thatcher | | 23 | M | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Ashley Cole | A. Cole | |||||||||
| Craig Shearer | C. Shearer | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Gavin Griffin | G. Griffin | |||||||||
| Gilles Newton | G. Newton | | 45 | G | | 12 | | A | 40 | | Nigel Cottee | N. Cottee | |||||||||
| Luke Standing | L. Standing | | 42 | A | | 13 | | A | 40 | | Teddy Dyer | T. Dyer | |||||||||
| Dale Carrick | D. Carrick | | 42 | A | | 14 | | A | 38 |  | Albert Suarez | A. Suarez | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 2,555 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Huckerby.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Huckerby.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Peter Cooper flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Griffin who brings the ball under control. Gavin Griffin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
3.39
0-0Gareth Adams decides to run forward with the ball. Gareth Adams shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Jonathan Smith.
4.16
Brendan Jobson runs forward with the ball. Brendan Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin rushes past Steven Atherton! Gavin Griffin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.38
Ruel Fletcher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ruel Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
10.46
0-0Vitor Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Woodcock. Duncan Woodcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Morris.
12.28
Duncan Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer shoots from distance but Jonathan Smith is on top of it.
18.38
Seth Gascoigne hits a low pass to Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.17
Dave Grant sees Craig Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.11
Seth Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.47
Brendan Jobson makes a simple pass to Seth Gascoigne. Seth Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ashley Cole through on goal. Ashley Cole shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
47.13
Duncan Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Craig Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shaun Benali.
48.58
With vision, Seth Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Minto who gathers it comfortably.
53.27
Brendan Jobson flicks a high ball forward to Peter Cooper who takes it down. Peter Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Minto who gathers it comfortably.
57.12
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.35
Simon Mendonca runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Mendonca shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
72.31
Vitor Lima passes the ball forward to Ruel Fletcher. Ruel Fletcher makes a simple pass to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.34
Seth Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin cuts inside the box! Gavin Griffin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
78.41
Brendan Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Simon Mendonca who brings the ball under control. Simon Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin plays a one-two with Ashley Cole and advances towards the goal... Gavin Griffin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Cooper plays the ball forward to Gavin Griffin. Gavin Griffin shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.47
0-0Peter Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Woodcock. The referee warns Peter Cooper to calm down! Duncan Woodcock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
29.9%
49.4%
20.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Griffin of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Les Minto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steven Atherton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vitor Lima (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Fausto Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eoin Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gareth Adams (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duncan Woodcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dave Grant (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Seth Thatcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gilles Newton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luke Standing (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dale Carrick (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonathan Smith (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Damien Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darius Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brendan Jobson (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Shaun Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Mendonca (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Seth Gascoigne (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Peter Cooper (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Peter Kanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ashley Cole (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gavin Griffin (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Nigel Cottee (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Teddy Dyer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Suarez (ATT) | 0 | |