Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 8,012 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Norwich City and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Norwich City and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
0.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the match underway!
3.27
Dominic Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.13
With vision, Tonino Gattuso picks a pass forward to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
22.26
Roel Van Basten makes a probing pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Mike Winterburn manages to keep it out.
24.22
Wayne George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christof Radet. Christof Radet chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
27.23
Sergio Averdijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz makes a simple pass, allowing Ricardo Gainza to run into the box. Ricardo Gainza takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ricardo Gainza!
34.32
Arno Van Haaren takes a short throw-in bringing Harry Mowbray into play. Harry Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Kitson with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
42.04
Dominic Souness flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Butragueno who takes it down. Roberto Butragueno threads the ball through to James Jackson. James Jackson shoots from outside the area but Nigel Kitson is on top of his game. Good save!
44.46
Stuart Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
47.06
Scott Sullivan brings the ball forward. Scott Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Lecour collects the pass. J-Clau Lecour knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.39
Stuart Greig darts forward. Stuart Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
53.46
James Jackson comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Gainza. The referee calls over James Jackson and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Gainza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.26
Harry Mowbray advances with the ball. Harry Mowbray knocks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Lecour. Some good footwork from J-Clau Lecour provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.47
Wayne George makes a simple pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.45
Arno Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Davidson controls it well on his chest. Gavin Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno but the linesman indicates offside!
66.12
Arno Van Haaren threads a neat ball through to Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Butragueno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Mowbray. Walter Triuzzi hacks Harry Mowbray from behind! Harry Mowbray appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.28
Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Pier G. Corrent replacing Roel Van Basten and Manuele Bonfanti replacing Ricardo Gainza .
78.33
Sergio Averdijk flicks a high ball forward to Billy Westwood who takes it down. Billy Westwood advances with the ball. Billy Westwood plays a one-two with Manuele Bonfanti and advances towards the goal... Billy Westwood takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.22
Pier G. Corrent knocks the ball forward to Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood edges inside the box! Billy Westwood muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Scott Sullivan is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
81.56
Wayne George runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wayne George edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Wayne George provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
84.24
Sergio Averdijk chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti advances inside the box! Manuele Bonfanti strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
87.10
Dominic Souness makes a high pass forward. Achille Belleri shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Achille Belleri plays the ball forward to J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
89.42
Showing composure, Pier G. Corrent plays the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Achille Belleri.
90.00
Wayne George kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk rushes past Dominic Souness! Sergio Averdijk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
21.3%
44%
34.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Butragueno of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nigel Kitson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gianni Corrado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christof Radet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Walter Triuzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roel Van Basten (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wayne George (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sergio Averdijk (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Billy Westwood (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hugo Ortiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Gainza (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Michelangelo Pineda (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pier G. Corrent (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Manuele Bonfanti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mike Winterburn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Achille Belleri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Van Haaren (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harry Mowbray (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tonino Gattuso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | James Jackson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Butragueno (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Gavin Davidson (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | J-Clau Lecour (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Andy Youds (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Lozano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Antunes (ATT) | 0 | |












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