Match Report
| Norwich City | Norwich City |  |  | Southampton | Southampton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eddie Bowyer | E. Bowyer |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Steven Davies | S. Davies | |||||||||
| Nigel Goodwin | N. Goodwin | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Gabriele Giampieretti | G. Giampieretti | |||||||||
| Thierry Perry | T. Perry | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | John McNeill | J. McNeill | |||||||||
| Mark Jack | M. Jack | | 49 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Jason Mendonca | J. Mendonca | ||||||||
| George Croft | G. Croft | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Joe Weaver | J. Weaver | |||||||||
| Morris Priestley | M. Priestley | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 |  | Albrecht Bartsch | A. Bartsch | |||||||||
| Dale Edwards | D. Edwards | | 62 | M | | 7 | | | M | 55 | | Craig Heskey | C. Heskey | ||||||||
| Trevor Lua-Lua | T. Lua-Lua | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Ben Prior | B. Prior | |||||||||
| Lomano Bramble | L. Bramble | | 55 | M | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Kieron Barrett | K. Barrett | |||||||||
| Edward Lisbie | E. Lisbie | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Jamie Shearer | J. Shearer | |||||||||
| Darren Cooper | D. Cooper | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Kemal Robson | K. Robson | |||||||||
| Brian Bolton | B. Bolton | | 51 | A | | 12 | | A | 54 | | Eddie Blake | E. Blake | |||||||||
| Matt Howells | M. Howells | | 50 | M | | 13 | | G | 51 | | Gary Mendez | G. Mendez | |||||||||
| Paul Southgate | P. Southgate | | 48 | M | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Robert Deane | R. Deane | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,128 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Hunt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Hunt.
0.00
0-0Southampton get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Gabriele Giampieretti makes a simple pass to Kemal Robson. Kemal Robson plays the ball forward to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eddie Bowyer.
4.52
0-0Thierry Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John McNeill.
8.56
0-1Albrecht Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Shearer. With a superhuman jump, Jamie Shearer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.42
Morris Priestley makes a probing pass to Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Davies who gathers it comfortably.
15.32
With great vision, Mark Jack plays the ball forward to Morris Priestley. Morris Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City!
22.15
1-1Dale Edwards brings the ball forward. Dale Edwards shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.11
Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Ben Prior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Prior knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jamie Shearer!
30.10
With a delightful solo run, Lomano Bramble stretches the opposition's defence. Lomano Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Cooper. With a superhuman jump, Darren Cooper connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.15
Morris Priestley sees Dale Edwards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Edwards makes a probing pass to Edward Lisbie. Edward Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Matt Howells replacing Trevor Lua-Lua. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
54.17
Ben Prior kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Robson. Kemal Robson threads a neat ball through to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.48
Albrecht Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Prior. Ben Prior brings the ball forward. Ben Prior plays a one-two with Kemal Robson and rushes in on goal... Ben Prior makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eddie Bowyer with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
60.56
1-3Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Gary Mendez replacing Craig Heskey and Robert Deane replacing Kieron Barrett .
65.49
1-3Mark Jack barges into Gary Mendez. The referee warns Mark Jack to calm down! Gary Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.13
Thierry Perry hits a low pass to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Edward Lisbie who brings the ball neatly under control. Edward Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.35
Southampton have made a substitution with Eddie Blake replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .
78.41
Matt Howells passes the ball forward to Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.50
81.46
2-3Gary Mendez makes a simple pass to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch makes a pass forward but Ben Prior makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
85.08
John McNeill knocks the ball forward to Gary Mendez. Gary Mendez knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch puts a great ball through. Kemal Robson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.54
Edward Lisbie hacks Eddie Blake from behind! The referee calls over Edward Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Eddie Blake stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.29
Thierry Perry flicks a high pass forward. Darren Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Blake.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
25.4%
43.3%
31.3%
Scorers
| Darren Cooper 15, 66 | Jamie Shearer 9, 26 Ben Prior 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ben Prior of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eddie Bowyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nigel Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Perry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | George Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morris Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dale Edwards (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Trevor Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lomano Bramble (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edward Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Cooper (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Brian Bolton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Howells (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Southgate (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steven Davies (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Joe Weaver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albrecht Bartsch (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Heskey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ben Prior (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Kieron Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jamie Shearer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Kemal Robson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Blake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Mendez (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Robert Deane (GK) | 6 | |