Match Report
| Walsall | Walsall |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eoin Brand | E. Brand |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Adolfo Cortes | A. Cortes | |||||||||
| Jody Hulme | J. Hulme | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Alexander Will | A. Will | |||||||||
| Kewullay Di Livio | K. Di Livio |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Yacine Boucher | Y. Boucher | |||||||||
| Francis Moncur | F. Moncur | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Walter Triuzzi | W. Triuzzi | |||||||||
| Rafael Martin | R. Martin | | 69 | M | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Marco Marino | M. Marino | |||||||||
| Morris Seaman | M. Seaman | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 |  | Sergio Averdijk | S. Averdijk | |||||||||
| Dean Marshall | D. Marshall | | 61 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 56 |  | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | ||||||||
| Alfred Davies | A. Davies | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Wayne George | W. George | |||||||||
| Oscar Jr. Gissi | O. Gissi | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Hugo Ortiz | H. Ortiz | |||||||||
| Brendan Benjamin | B. Benjamin | | 63 | A | | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Ricardo Gainza | R. Gainza | ||||||||
| Daniel Goodwin | D. Goodwin | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Manuele Bonfanti | M. Bonfanti | |||||||||
| Giovanni Ganci | G. Ganci | | 63 | G | | 12 | | G | 67 | | Nigel Kitson | N. Kitson | |||||||||
| Neil Brooking | N. Brooking | | 54 | A | | 13 | | G | 65 | | Ledley Parker | L. Parker | |||||||||
| James Venus | J. Venus | | 51 | D | | 14 | | D | 52 | | Jermaine Stone | J. Stone | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 9,489 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Walsall kick off!
4.40
0-0Oscar Jr. Gissi knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.44
0-0Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward to Wayne George who brings the ball under control. Wayne George knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Hulme.
8.41
Sergio Averdijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.07
1-0Kewullay Di Livio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kewullay Di Livio knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Jr. Gissi!
22.16
Yacine Boucher knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne George. Wayne George shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.08
Rafael Martin surges forward with the ball. Rafael Martin shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.11
1-0Kewullay Di Livio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kewullay Di Livio whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Adolfo Cortes. What a great pair of hands!
36.31
1-0Morris Seaman clumsily knocks into Wayne George. The referee calls over Morris Seaman and warns him to calm down! Wayne George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.41
Wayne George threads the ball through to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
39.48
Dean Marshall hits a low pass to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Greig.
42.13
Showing fabulous composure, Morris Seaman plays the ball forward to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Walter Triuzzi.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Norwich City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
Stuart Greig makes a probing pass to Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk knocks in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin Brand gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
51.12
Francis Moncur flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Martin who brings the ball under control. Rafael Martin plays the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.27
Alfred Davies makes a beautiful solo run. Alfred Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.09
Sergio Averdijk knocks the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
60.50
1-0Walsall have made a substitution with James Venus replacing Daniel Goodwin .
61.53
Yacine Boucher sees space and advances. Yacine Boucher plays the ball forward to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Eoin Brand. Excellent save.
63.56
Morris Seaman threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.34
Walter Triuzzi makes a simple pass to Wayne George. With great vision, Wayne George plays the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti connects with a diving header. Eoin Brand effortlessly punches it away to safety.
69.39
Wayne George knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.02
Kewullay Di Livio receives the ball from a throw-in from Francis Moncur. Kewullay Di Livio makes a simple pass to Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin makes a probing pass to Alfred Davies. Alfred Davies plays a quick one-two with Oscar Jr. Gissi and rushes in on goal... Alfred Davies shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.22
Rafael Martin hits a low pass to James Venus. James Venus whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Oscar Jr. Gissi scores for Walsall!!
77.22
Walsall have made a substitution with Neil Brooking replacing Rafael Martin .Norwich City have made a substitution with Jermaine Stone replacing Ricardo Gainza .
78.32
Dean Marshall surges forward with the ball. Dean Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.21
Yacine Boucher flicks a high pass forward. Wayne George holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne George kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.42
Dean Marshall makes an attacking run forward. Dean Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
21.6%
45.9%
32.4%
Scorers
| Oscar Jr. Gissi 10, 75, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Jr. Gissi of Walsall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eoin Brand (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jody Hulme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kewullay Di Livio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Francis Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morris Seaman (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dean Marshall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alfred Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Jr. Gissi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Brendan Benjamin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Goodwin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giovanni Ganci (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Brooking (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | James Venus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Cortes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Will (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yacine Boucher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Walter Triuzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marco Marino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Averdijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Wayne George (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ricardo Gainza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuele Bonfanti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nigel Kitson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ledley Parker (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jermaine Stone (DEF) | 6 | |