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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 7,573 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off the first half!
6.23
0-0Gavin Dickov threads the ball through to Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. With great vision, Sékou Irié Bi Séhi plays the ball forward to Alfred Candela. Alfred Candela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
10.17
Philipp Littbarski runs straight at the opposition's defence. Philipp Littbarski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
14.34
0-0Carl Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi plays a one-two with Pontus Partin and rushes in on goal... Sékou Irié Bi Séhi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Nigel Kitson is on top of it.
15.35
0-1Christof Radet flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Littbarski controls it well on his chest. Philipp Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit plays a one-two with Ricardo Gainza and advances towards the goal... Wilfred Smit rockets a shot on goal. Wilfred Smit scores for Norwich City!!
20.24
Carl Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Candela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Candela knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Littbarski.
21.59
0-1Antonio Rey barges into Roel Van Basten. The referee calls over Antonio Rey and warns him to calm down! Roel Van Basten runs off the knock.
27.11
Jean-Guy Abbas threads a neat ball through to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey plays the ball forward to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin makes a simple pass, allowing Sékou Irié Bi Séhi to run into the box. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.43
Pier G. Corrent hits a low pass to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.33
1-2Christof Radet brings the ball forward. Christof Radet hits a low pass to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Wilfred Smit is offside!
38.07
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi passes the ball forward to Nicolas Morales. Nicolas Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
39.05
1-2Norwich City are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
40.44
Alexander Will passes the ball forward to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
42.16
Garry Dickov sees Gavin Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Rey collects the pass. Antonio Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.59
1-2Sékou Irié Bi Séhi makes a probing pass to Nicolas Morales. Nicolas Morales tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
51.47
Christof Radet threads a neat ball through to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten flicks a high pass forward. Wilfred Smit controls it well on his chest. Wilfred Smit makes a great pass forward. Hugo Ortiz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.16
1-2Jean-Guy Abbas barges into Wilfred Smit. The referee warns Jean-Guy Abbas to calm down! Wilfred Smit carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.29
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Rey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Rey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.27
1-2Norwich City have made a substitution with Billy Westwood replacing Wilfred Smit .
65.20
Philipp Littbarski makes a probing pass to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz deftly passes the ball to Ricardo Gainza, releasing him through on goal. Ricardo Gainza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.29
Pier G. Corrent runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pier G. Corrent passes the ball forward but Billy Westwood is offside!
69.16
Walter Triuzzi makes a probing pass to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergei Shevchenko.
71.23
Pier G. Corrent brings the ball forward. Pier G. Corrent threads the ball through to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.12
Christof Radet knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
75.22
Pontus Partin hacks Roel Van Basten from behind! Pontus Partin is shown the yellow card! Roel Van Basten grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.04
Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Gianni Corrado replacing Christof Radet and Stuart Greig replacing Pier G. Corrent .
78.12
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. Billy Westwood collects the pass. Billy Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
81.11
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
83.57
1-2Carl Patterson breaks forward. Carl Patterson threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Morales. Nicolas Morales whips in a cross ball towards Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Gianni Corrado hacks Sékou Irié Bi Séhi from behind! Sékou Irié Bi Séhi appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
85.54
Stuart Greig threads a neat ball through to Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Nico Nahrstedt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wilfred Smit of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nico Nahrstedt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carl Patterson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jean-Guy Abbas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sergei Shevchenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfred Candela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Antonio Rey (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Morales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pontus Partin (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Nick Gray (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Barket Battles (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Hitchcock (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nigel Kitson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Will (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christof Radet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Walter Triuzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roel Van Basten (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pier G. Corrent (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Philipp Littbarski (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sergio Averdijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Ortiz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Wilfred Smit (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ricardo Gainza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianni Corrado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Billy Westwood (ATT) | | 8 |