Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Jacek Lorenc Jacek Lorenc
Adolfo CortesA. Cortes72
G
1
G
65Gavin TelferG. Telfer
Alexander WillA. Will66
D
2
D
58Paulo NevesP. Neves
Yacine BoucherY. Boucher62
D
3
D
64Peter MccannP. Mccann
Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi60
D
4
D
62David WilkeD. Wilke
Marco MarinoM. Marino55
D
5
M
65Fredrik SalmonF. Salmon
Sergio AverdijkS. Averdijk66
M
6
M
64Matjaz TentoniM. Tentoni
Stuart GreigS. Greig56
M
captain7
M
56Patricio CarcedoP. Carcedo
Wayne GeorgeW. George53
M
8
M
60Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz67
A
9
A
56Adam MakinA. Makin
Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza63
A
10
A
64Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti59
A
11captain
A
60Craig DavidsonC. Davidson
 
Nigel KitsonN. Kitson67
G
12
D
57David SalakoD. Salako
Ledley ParkerL. Parker65
G
13
M
60Steven MacéS. Macé
Jermaine StoneJ. Stone52
D
14
A
55John MckinlayJ. Mckinlay

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 9,245 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.


0.00
The first half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
2.35
Peter Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Craig Davidson collects the pass. Craig Davidson plays a quick one-two with Patricio Carcedo and rushes in on goal... Craig Davidson tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.52
Patricio Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Garry Matteo who takes it down. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Makin. Adam Makin connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
10.49
Sergio Averdijk receives the ball from a throw-in from Alexander Will. Sergio Averdijk kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
12.58
Stuart Greig flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Gainza who takes it down. Ricardo Gainza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.43
Patricio Carcedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
18.46
Stuart McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Carcedo. Patricio Carcedo shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.35
Stuart McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Salmon who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Salmon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.41
Peter Mccann passes the ball forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson sees space and advances. Craig Davidson plays a one-two with Adam Makin and rushes in on goal... Walter Triuzzi comes in with a late challenge on Craig Davidson. Penalty not given!!
26.36
Wayne George hits a low pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza sees Wayne George just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Wayne George shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.05
Wayne George sees a break and surges forward. Wayne George controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.40
Stuart McGrory catches Sergio Averdijk on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sergio Averdijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.44
Peter Mccann surges forward with the ball. Peter Mccann plays the ball forward to Adam Makin. Adam Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Salmon. Fredrik Salmon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Adolfo Cortes reads it well. Nice keeping!
39.36
Paulo Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo surges forward with the ball. Garry Matteo shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Adolfo Cortes keeps it out!
42.59
Alexander Will controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Gainza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Paulo Neves darts forward. Paulo Neves flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Salmon who takes it down. Fredrik Salmon shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Steven Macé replacing Stuart McGrory and John Mckinlay replacing Adam Makin.

45.00
Oldham Athletic start the second half!
49.16
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Ortiz who brings the ball under control. Hugo Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza but the linesman indicates offside!
51.16
Peter Mccann threads a neat ball through to Matjaz Tentoni. Matjaz Tentoni kicks a strong pass forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay plays a quick one-two with Craig Davidson and rushes in on goal... John Mckinlay takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
55.55
Matjaz Tentoni runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matjaz Tentoni passes the ball forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Cortes!
61.05
Garry Matteo clumsily knocks into Alexander Will. Garry Matteo is shown the yellow card! Alexander Will grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.16
Yacine Boucher barges into Craig Davidson. The referee warns Yacine Boucher to calm down! Craig Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.52
Walter Triuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yacine Boucher. Yacine Boucher flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Gainza collects the pass. Ricardo Gainza finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.56
Matjaz Tentoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Carcedo. Patricio Carcedo skips past Alexander Will! Patricio Carcedo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.04
Wayne George sees space and advances. Wayne George shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gavin Telfer!
71.42
Craig Davidson flicks a high pass forward. John Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. John Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.22
Yacine Boucher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne George. Wayne George hits a low pass to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti heads the ball goalwards. Gavin Telfer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.43
Steven Macé knocks the ball to his team mate, John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay edges inside the box! John Mckinlay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Adolfo Cortes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.01
Norwich City have made a substitution with Jermaine Stone replacing Ricardo Gainza .
78.08
Matjaz Tentoni makes a beautiful solo run. Matjaz Tentoni knocks the ball forward, putting Steven Macé through on goal. Steven Macé looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
83.14
Peter Mccann runs forward with the ball. Peter Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Will.
85.52
David Wilke hits a low pass to Paulo Neves. Paulo Neves knocks the ball forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson plays a scrappy one-two with Patricio Carcedo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Davidson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
87.38
Craig Davidson catches Walter Triuzzi on the ankles. Craig Davidson is shown the yellow card! Walter Triuzzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.05
Yacine Boucher threads the ball through to Alexander Will. Alexander Will kicks a strong pass forward to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Oldham Athletic
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
33.3%
41.4%
25.3%

Scorers
Manuele Bonfanti 72
Hugo Ortiz 89
John Mckinlay 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Ortiz of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Cortes (GK)
8
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)
7
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
11.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nigel Kitson (GK)
0
13.Ledley Parker (GK)
0
14.Jermaine Stone (DEF)
6

1.Gavin Telfer (GK)
6
2.Paulo Neves (DEF)
7
3.Peter Mccann (DEF)
8
4.David Wilke (DEF)
6
5.Fredrik Salmon (MID)
6
6.Matjaz Tentoni (MID)
7
7.Patricio Carcedo (MID)
7
8.Stuart McGrory (MID)yellow card
5
9.Adam Makin (ATT)
6
10.Garry Matteo (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Craig Davidson (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.David Salako (DEF)
0
13.Steven Macé (MID)
6
14.John Mckinlay (ATT)goal scored
8