Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Coventry CityCoventry City
Grant BennionGrant Bennion Si Williams Si Williams
Adolfo CortesA. Cortes72
G
1
G
64Stan ScholesS. Scholes
Gianni CorradoG. Corrado63
D
2
D
52Patrick WrightP. Wright
Christof RadetC. Radet69
D
3
D
51Mario Van VlietM. Van Vliet
Alexander WillA. Will66
D
4
D
50Adrian WainwrightA. Wainwright
Roel Van BastenR. Van Basten67
M
5
D
52Alfredo RimondiniA. Rimondini
Pier G. CorrentP. Corrent61
M
6captain
M
53Craig NewtonC. Newton
Stuart GreigS. Greig56
M
captain7
M
53Vasco SemedoV. Semedo
Sergio AverdijkS. Averdijk68
M
8
A
53Simon IzzetS. Izzet
Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz67
A
9
A
49Ernesto MonteroE. Montero
Wilfred SmitW. Smit67
A
10
A
45Jason TaylorJ. Taylor
Les OakesL. Oakes68
A
11
A
50Ledley JacobsL. Jacobs
 
Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi62
D
12
D
46Nicholas WoodgateN. Woodgate
Wayne GeorgeW. George53
M
13
M
52Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza64
A
14
A
42Glynn ColeG. Cole

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 7,360 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.


0.00
Coventry City kick off the first half!
6.29
Roel Van Basten deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
8.15
Alexander Will hits a low pass to Pier G. Corrent. Pier G. Corrent flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Averdijk who takes it down. Sergio Averdijk sees Stuart Greig just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Stuart Greig provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.36
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Averdijk who brings the ball under control. Sergio Averdijk makes a probing pass to Les Oakes. Les Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz but the linesman indicates offside!
14.42
Sergio Averdijk decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Averdijk knocks the ball forward to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit plays a one-two with Sergio Averdijk and rushes in on goal... Wilfred Smit comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
20.27
Stuart Greig sees Pier G. Corrent in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pier G. Corrent flicks a high pass forward. Les Oakes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.16
Christof Radet flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Corrent controls it well on his chest. Pier G. Corrent makes a probing pass to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit threads the ball through into the box. Mario Van Vliet comes in with a late challenge on Les Oakes. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
24.16
The referee points to the spot..
25.00
Hugo Ortiz takes a cautious run up. Stan Scholes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.16
Les Oakes passes the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Stan Scholes is on top of it.
33.23
With some swift thinking, Vasco Semedo plays the ball forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo flicks the ball with his head. Adolfo Cortes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.28
Vasco Semedo passes the ball forward to Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.23
Vasco Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.36
Mario Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Wright controls it well on his chest. Patrick Wright makes a simple pass to Craig Newton. Craig Newton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.57
Mario Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Craig Newton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Newton makes an attacking run forward. Craig Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
47.38
Gianni Corrado threads a neat ball through to Pier G. Corrent. Pier G. Corrent deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz but the linesman indicates offside!
48.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexander Will plays the ball forward to Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk plays a one-two with Wilfred Smit and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Sergio Averdijk provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.40
Mario Van Vliet threads the ball through to Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Simon Izzet who takes it down. Simon Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.04
Adrian Wainwright advances with the ball. Adrian Wainwright flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Semedo who brings the ball under control. Vasco Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.39
Craig Newton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.05
Christof Radet threads a neat ball through to Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk makes a probing pass between the defence to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.49
Pier G. Corrent knocks the ball forward to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit rushes past Adrian Wainwright! Wilfred Smit comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.49
Norwich City have made 3 substitutions with Walter Triuzzi replacing Gianni Corrado, Wayne George replacing Pier G. Corrent and Ricardo Gainza replacing Wilfred Smit .
79.47
Craig Newton sees Simon Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.39
Craig Newton flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.51
Christof Radet makes a beautiful solo run. Christof Radet knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes threads the ball through to Hugo Ortiz but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Coventry City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%

Scorers
Hugo Ortiz 25 (p)
Wilfred Smit 75
Ernesto Montero 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wilfred Smit of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Cortes (GK)
6
2.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
3.Christof Radet (DEF)
7
4.Alexander Will (DEF)
6
5.Roel Van Basten (MID)
6
6.Pier G. Corrent (MID)
8
7.Stuart Greig (MID)
6
8.Sergio Averdijk (MID)
8
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Wilfred Smit (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Les Oakes (ATT)
6
 
12.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
6
13.Wayne George (MID)
6
14.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6

1.Stan Scholes (GK)
7
2.Patrick Wright (DEF)
6
3.Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
7
4.Adrian Wainwright (DEF)
7
5.Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
6.Craig Newton (MID)
7
7.Vasco Semedo (MID)
8
8.Simon Izzet (ATT)
6
9.Ernesto Montero (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jason Taylor (ATT)
6
11.Ledley Jacobs (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicholas Woodgate (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Hendry (MID)
0
14.Glynn Cole (ATT)
0