Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     Norwich CityNorwich City
Liam RollingsLiam Rollings Computer Player Computer Player
Marc BrittonM. Britton54
G
captain1
G
72Adolfo CortesA. Cortes
Chris DavisC. Davis59
D
2
D
66Alexander WillA. Will
Marc DrydenM. Dryden57
D
3
D
62Yacine BoucherY. Boucher
Nigel PriestleyN. Priestley57
D
4
D
60Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi
Neil KeaneN. Keane59
D
5
D
55Marco MarinoM. Marino
Rio GerrardR. Gerrard55
M
6
M
66Sergio AverdijkS. Averdijk
Ugo DuberryU. Duberry60
M
7captain
M
56Stuart GreigS. Greig
Brian Lua-LuaB. Lua-Lua62
M
8
M
53Wayne GeorgeW. George
Alan PlowrightA. Plowright63
M
9
A
67Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz
Morris GascoigneM. Gascoigne58
A
10
A
63Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza
Jan SchröderJ. Schröder51
A
11
A
59Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti
 
Ben BrownB. Brown55
D
12
G
67Nigel KitsonN. Kitson
Nick MendezN. Mendez58
M
13
G
65Ledley ParkerL. Parker
George HaynesG. Haynes52
A
14
D
52Jermaine StoneJ. Stone

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 6,263 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.


0.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
2.16
Rio Gerrard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.28
Marc Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Rio Gerrard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Gerrard runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rio Gerrard shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.08
Wayne George threads a neat ball through to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig plays a one-two with Ricardo Gainza and advances towards the goal... Stuart Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.56
Wayne George threads a neat ball through to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.03
Walter Triuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Averdijk controls it well on his chest. Sergio Averdijk flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Gainza who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Britton who gathers it comfortably.
14.55
Rio Gerrard passes the ball forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.12
Walter Triuzzi sweeps the ball up the wings. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.15
Marc Dryden passes the ball forward to Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder whips in a cross ball towards Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
20.17
Rio Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.45
Marc Dryden chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rio Gerrard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne George.
27.34
Ugo Duberry makes a probing pass to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
30.06
Marc Dryden runs up as Chris Davis takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Marc Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Duberry collects the pass. Ugo Duberry takes it forward alone. Ugo Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Plowright but the linesman indicates offside!
32.48
Alexander Will knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig knocks the ball forward to Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk shoots from outside the area but Marc Britton is on top of his game. Well saved!
33.13
Neil Keane threads a neat ball through to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
36.26
Sergio Averdijk changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Averdijk knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Ortiz!
44.42
Sergio Averdijk passes the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
48.19
Yacine Boucher flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Averdijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Averdijk threads a neat ball through to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
49.37
Walter Triuzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Hugo Ortiz through on goal. Hugo Ortiz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.35
Stuart Greig advances with the ball. Stuart Greig runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart Greig provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.51
Sergio Averdijk flicks a high pass forward. Wayne George collects the pass. Wayne George knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Dryden.
59.25
Ugo Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.23
Brian Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Alan Plowright. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Will.
61.41
Wayne George makes a simple pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Marc Britton manages to keep it out.
63.50
Wayne George knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.31
Chris Davis knocks the ball forward to Ugo Duberry. Ugo Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Alan Plowright who brings the ball under control. Alan Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
66.19
Brian Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
67.53
Ugo Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Adolfo Cortes.
72.58
Neil Keane barges into Hugo Ortiz. Neil Keane is shown the yellow card! Hugo Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.34
Stuart Greig makes a simple pass to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza whips the ball goalwards with his head. Ricardo Gainza scores for Norwich City!!
90.00
Ugo Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Alan Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne makes a convincing header. Adolfo Cortes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Norwich City
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%

Scorers
Rio Gerrard 3
Morris Gascoigne 90
Hugo Ortiz 36
Stuart Greig 53
Ricardo Gainza 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Greig of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Marc Britton (GK)
7
2.Chris Davis (DEF)
6
3.Marc Dryden (DEF)
7
4.Nigel Priestley (DEF)
6
5.Neil Keane (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Rio Gerrard (MID)goal scored
8
7.Ugo Duberry (MID)
7
8.Brian Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9.Alan Plowright (MID)
6
10.Morris Gascoigne (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jan Schröder (ATT)
6
 
12.Ben Brown (DEF)
0
13.Nick Mendez (MID)
0
14.George Haynes (ATT)
0

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)
8
7.Stuart Greig (MID)goal scored
9
8.Wayne George (MID)
6
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
7
 
12.Nigel Kitson (GK)
0
13.Ledley Parker (GK)
0
14.Jermaine Stone (DEF)
0