Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Ipswich TownIpswich Town
Grant BennionGrant Bennion John Miller John Miller
Nigel KitsonN. Kitson67
G
1
G
69Steffen SchnellingerS. Schnellinger
Gianni CorradoG. Corrado64
D
2
D
66Marcos RodriquezM. Rodriquez
Christof RadetC. Radet69
D
3
D
61Paul RitchieP. Ritchie
Alexander WillA. Will66
D
4
D
61Eddie DaviesE. Davies
Roel Van BastenR. Van Basten68
M
captain5
M
66Matt FormonM. Formon
Philipp LittbarskiP. Littbarski65
M
6
M
66Ralph JobsonR. Jobson
Ahmed Van Der WeerdenA. Van Der Weerden77
M
7captain
M
64Stanley LaycockS. Laycock
Sergio AverdijkS. Averdijk68
M
8
M
66Tommy MonkT. Monk
Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz67
A
9
A
69Wouter EbbingeW. Ebbinge
Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza64
A
10
A
64Cesare BrambillaC. Brambilla
Wilfred SmitW. Smit67
A
11
A
66Ighli PegoloI. Pegolo
 
Alfredo VergesA. Verges69
D
12
D
29Neil RodgersN. Rodgers
Stuart GreigS. Greig57
M
13
M
39Lee KerrL. Kerr
Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti61
A
14
A
47Richard SherwoodR. Sherwood

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Ipswich Town in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Norwich City and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Scholes.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off!
2.23
Ahmed Van Der Weerden makes an attacking run forward. Ahmed Van Der Weerden plays a one-two with Ricardo Gainza and rushes in on goal... Ahmed Van Der Weerden shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Steffen Schnellinger. Excellent save.
4.18
Marcos Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Tommy Monk. Tommy Monk plays the ball forward to Stanley Laycock. Stanley Laycock shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
14.13
With a delightful solo run, Ahmed Van Der Weerden stretches the opposition's defence. Ahmed Van Der Weerden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Smit but the linesman indicates offside!
15.05
Ralph Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Monk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Monk makes a probing pass to Cesare Brambilla but he's offside!
18.37
Showing composure, Philipp Littbarski plays the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
21.45
Alexander Will flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortiz collects the pass. Hugo Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Steffen Schnellinger. What a save!
22.02
Christof Radet hits a low pass to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski threads the ball through to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz rushes past Paul Ritchie! Hugo Ortiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.03
Tommy Monk knocks the ball to his team mate, Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.32
Norwich City are in full control of this game.
28.27
Wilfred Smit brings the ball forward. Wilfred Smit passes the ball forward but Hugo Ortiz is offside!
30.20
Tommy Monk makes an attacking run forward. Tommy Monk shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.52
Philipp Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Van Der Weerden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ahmed Van Der Weerden shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
34.35
Ricardo Gainza passes the ball forward to Ahmed Van Der Weerden. Ahmed Van Der Weerden shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
38.12
Sergio Averdijk clumsily knocks into Marcos Rodriquez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcos Rodriquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
47.18
Ralph Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
48.44
Gianni Corrado flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Littbarski holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philipp Littbarski plays the ball forward to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.30
Alexander Will clumsily knocks into Wouter Ebbinge. Alexander Will is shown the yellow card! Wouter Ebbinge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.15
Stanley Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo shoots from outside the area but Nigel Kitson reads it well. Great keeping!
55.09
Christof Radet sees Hugo Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Ortiz shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.47
Matt Formon makes a simple pass to Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Formon. Ahmed Van Der Weerden clumsily knocks into Matt Formon. Penalty not given!!
60.19
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Richard Sherwood replacing Cesare Brambilla .
67.56
Marcos Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Tommy Monk. With a delightful solo run, Tommy Monk stretches the opposition's defence. Tommy Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
71.54
Ahmed Van Der Weerden flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Ortiz threads a neat, attacking ball through to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.26
Marcos Rodriquez receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Ritchie. Marcos Rodriquez hoofs the ball up the pitch. Stanley Laycock advances inside the box! Gianni Corrado comes in with a late challenge on Stanley Laycock. Stanley Laycock appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.37
Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Alfredo Verges replacing Christof Radet and Manuele Bonfanti replacing Wilfred Smit .Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Lee Kerr replacing Tommy Monk .
78.38
Alexander Will threads a neat ball through to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roel Van Basten plays a quick one-two with Ahmed Van Der Weerden and rushes in on goal... Roel Van Basten makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City!
80.38
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Neil Rodgers replacing Paul Ritchie .
81.30
Matt Formon barges into Sergio Averdijk. The referee calls over Matt Formon and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Averdijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.51
Stanley Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Richard Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.47
Marcos Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Laycock. Stanley Laycock makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Laycock lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Sherwood. Richard Sherwood rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Nigel Kitson manages to gather it comfortably.
87.16
Eddie Davies threads the ball through to Marcos Rodriquez. Marcos Rodriquez sees space and advances. Marcos Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Formon. Matt Formon powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Nigel Kitson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

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

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
32.5%
42.5%
25%

Scorers
Hugo Ortiz 22
Roel Van Basten 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Ortiz of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
7
2.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
3.Christof Radet (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Will (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Roel Van Basten (MID)goal scored
8
6.Philipp Littbarski (MID)
7
7.Ahmed Van Der Weerden (MID)
8
8.Sergio Averdijk (MID)yellow card
5
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
11.Wilfred Smit (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfredo Verges (DEF)
6
13.Stuart Greig (MID)
0
14.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6

1.Steffen Schnellinger (GK)
7
2.Marcos Rodriquez (DEF)
7
3.Paul Ritchie (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Davies (DEF)
6
5.Matt Formon (MID)yellow card
6
6.Ralph Jobson (MID)
6
7.Stanley Laycock (MID)
7
8.Tommy Monk (MID)
7
9.Wouter Ebbinge (ATT)
6
10.Cesare Brambilla (ATT)
6
11.Ighli Pegolo (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Rodgers (DEF)
6
13.Lee Kerr (MID)
6
14.Richard Sherwood (ATT)
6