Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,094 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off!
2.35
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
8.43
0-0Sylvain Adams makes a simple pass to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone sees space and advances. Alex Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Fletcher.
14.17
0-0Graeme Fenton decides to run forward with the ball. Graeme Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
15.29
0-0Alex Johnstone clumsily knocks into Andy Lua-Lua. Alex Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Andy Lua-Lua runs off the knock.
18.23
Alex Johnstone makes a probing pass to Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Fenton.
36.05
Tom Peeters advances with the ball. Tom Peeters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.35
Norwich City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bolton Wanderers's defence.
39.39
Alex Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Shields who gathers it comfortably.
40.46
Andy Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.17
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Alex Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Fletcher.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
48.19
Francis Moore clumsily knocks into Zbigniew Joswiak. The referee calls over Francis Moore and warns him to calm down! Zbigniew Joswiak hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.19
Norwich City are easily keeping Bolton Wanderers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
51.03
Andy Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.11
Alex Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.57
0-0Marc Mendonca passes the ball forward to Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ivan Camacho easily smothers it.
65.19
0-0Gabi Siperco barges into Mervin Unsworth. Gabi Siperco is shown the yellow card! Mervin Unsworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.51
0-0Steffen Perez slams into Francis Moore with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Francis Moore stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.40
Fredrik Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Lua-Lua. Andy Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Duncan Burgess. Duncan Burgess plays a perfect one-two with Jody Gardner and rushes in on goal... Duncan Burgess shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.49
Mervin Unsworth takes it forward alone. Mervin Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Moore. Francis Moore makes a simple pass to Jody Gardner. Jody Gardner takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ivan Camacho.
78.06
0-0Fredrik Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Seaman. Martin Seaman surges forward with the ball. Martin Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Gardner but the linesman indicates offside!
83.47
Alex Johnstone hacks Andy Lua-Lua from behind! Alex Johnstone is given another warning by the referee! Andy Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Brian Royce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Seaman. Martin Seaman brings the ball forward. Martin Seaman plays a perfect one-two with Jody Gardner and rushes in on goal... Martin Seaman shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Ivan Camacho.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
30.7%
45.3%
24%