Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Bristol CityBristol City
Computer Player Computer Player Alex Smith Alex Smith
Adolfo CortesA. Cortes72
G
1
G
62Aladino MaiuriA. Maiuri
Alexander WillA. Will66
D
2
D
58Farid CapiauxF. Capiaux
Yacine BoucherY. Boucher62
D
3
D
66Andre MarquesA. Marques
Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi60
D
4
D
65Edmundo CarmonaE. Carmona
Marco MarinoM. Marino55
D
5captain
M
70Linus LindemannL. Lindemann
Sergio AverdijkS. Averdijk66
M
6
M
67Pablo RamirezP. Ramirez
Stuart GreigS. Greig56
M
captain7
M
63Remco VeldmanR. Veldman
Wayne GeorgeW. George53
M
8
M
62Garry TelferG. Telfer
Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz67
A
9
A
59Juan TorresJ. Torres
Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza63
A
10
A
64Graham SerrantG. Serrant
Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti59
A
11
A
59Vasco OliveiraV. Oliveira
 
Nigel KitsonN. Kitson67
G
12
A
55Bakary KaiserB. Kaiser
Ledley ParkerL. Parker65
G
13
M
59Jonathan GiacchettaJ. Giacchetta
Jermaine StoneJ. Stone52
D
14
D
49Jose Fortes MarinJ. Marin

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 7,897 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
Norwich City start the match!
9.57
Showing composure, Remco Veldman laces a through ball forward to Vasco Oliveira. Vasco Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Remco Veldman but the linesman indicates offside!
10.46
Stuart Greig sees Wayne George in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne George decides to run forward with the ball. Wayne George knocks in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.35
Andre Marques sees Garry Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Telfer takes it forward alone. Garry Telfer plays a perfect one-two with Juan Torres and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Garry Telfer provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Adolfo Cortes!
16.31
Wayne George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.36
Sergio Averdijk comes in with a late challenge on Remco Veldman. The referee brings Sergio Averdijk to one side and gives him a warning! Remco Veldman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.54
Juan Torres takes a quick throw-in. Pablo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pablo Ramirez is offside!
28.52
Remco Veldman flicks a high pass forward to Garry Telfer who brings the ball under control. Garry Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
32.25
Pablo Ramirez receives the ball from a throw-in from Remco Veldman. Pablo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Vasco Oliveira. Vasco Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.17
Linus Lindemann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Linus Lindemann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
36.55
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Hugo Ortiz shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
40.40
Edmundo Carmona slams into Sergio Averdijk with his studs up. The referee motions to Edmundo Carmona to come over. It's a red card!! Sergio Averdijk carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.24
Vasco Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres makes a defence splitting pass to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Bristol City kick off the second half!
57.04
Walter Triuzzi passes the ball forward to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig brings the ball forward. Stuart Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Marques.
60.04
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Bakary Kaiser replacing Graham Serrant, Jonathan Giacchetta replacing Remco Veldman and Jose Fortes Marin replacing Farid Capiaux .
67.27
Marco Marino takes a short throw-in bringing Walter Triuzzi into play. Walter Triuzzi darts forward. Walter Triuzzi threads the ball through to Wayne George. Wayne George lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza connects with a diving header. It's there!! Aladino Maiuri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.13
Sergio Averdijk kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Marin.
77.33
Stuart Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
78.28
Walter Triuzzi catches Juan Torres on the ankles. The referee calls over Walter Triuzzi and warns him to calm down! Juan Torres runs off the knock.
79.00
Sergio Averdijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne George. Wayne George whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.09
Pablo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Juan Torres controls it well on his chest. Juan Torres hits a low pass to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser tries a spectacular strike but Adolfo Cortes reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

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

Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
28.2%
47.9%
23.9%

Scorers
Manuele Bonfanti 10
Ricardo Gainza 67
Graham Serrant 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wayne George of Norwich City

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

1.Aladino Maiuri (GK)
6
2.Farid Capiaux (DEF)
6
3.Andre Marques (DEF)
6
4.Edmundo Carmona (DEF)red card
3
5.Linus Lindemann (MID)
6
6.Pablo Ramirez (MID)
7
7.Remco Veldman (MID)
6
8.Garry Telfer (MID)
7
9.Juan Torres (ATT)
6
10.Graham Serrant (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Vasco Oliveira (ATT)
7
 
12.Bakary Kaiser (ATT)
6
13.Jonathan Giacchetta (MID)
6
14.Jose Fortes Marin (DEF)
6