Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 13,875 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Emile King.
0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
4.26
Mike Waters hacks Stan Clemence from behind! Mike Waters is shown the yellow card! Stan Clemence stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.35
Eddie Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson makes a great pass forward. Gilles Cottee runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.30
Tony Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
10.06
Showing composure, Edward Shaw laces a weighted ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Jacobs but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.53
Stefan Brückner sees space and advances. Stefan Brückner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Hopkin.
15.48
Joost Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton threads a neat ball through to Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw deftly passes the ball to Daniel Jacobs, releasing him through on goal. Daniel Jacobs comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Thomas Martino effortlessly gets down and covers it.
16.53
Mike Waters hacks Edward Shaw from behind! Mike Waters is given a warning by the referee! Edward Shaw hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.01
Tony Jobson comes in with a late challenge on Joost Bakboord. The referee calls over Tony Jobson and shows him a yellow card! Joost Bakboord grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.32
Darius Neville makes a strong solo run forward. Darius Neville flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta who takes it down. Marcos Zubizarreta advances inside the box! Marcos Zubizarreta strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Thomas Martino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.24
Jimmy Kooiman passes the ball forward to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner plays a perfect one-two with Jason Bolton and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stefan Brückner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Billy Hopkin.
26.11
Darius Neville threads a neat ball through to Stan Clemence. Stan Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs collects the pass. Daniel Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Thomas Martino!
27.36
With imagination, Hakan Abdullah plays the ball forward to Andy Mckay. Andy Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako advances inside the box! Steve Salako comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
38.53
Jason Bolton sees Edward Shaw in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Thomas Martino easily picks it out of the air!
39.19
Gilles Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rio Kitson through on goal. Rio Kitson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Norwich City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Jason Bolton sees Marcos Zubizarreta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.46
Billy Hopkin clumsily knocks into Darius Neville. The referee calls over Billy Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Darius Neville gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.46
Free kick to Norwich City just outside the area...
49.25
Daniel Jacobs slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
51.33
Jason Bolton sees Stefan Brückner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Brückner tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
53.22
Tony Jobson passes the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.08
Steve Salako chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Bakary Herzog. Excellent save.
57.21
Eddie Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Steve Salako collects the pass. Steve Salako puts a great ball through. John Robson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.49
Marcos Zubizarreta hacks Tony Jobson from behind! The referee calls over Marcos Zubizarreta and warns him to calm down! Tony Jobson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.18
Darius Neville advances with the ball. Darius Neville flicks a high pass forward. Edward Shaw controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Billy Hopkin clumsily knocks into Edward Shaw. Penalty for Norwich City!!
67.18
The referee points to the spot..
68.22
Daniel Jacobs takes a long run up. The keeper dives to the right but Daniel Jacobs cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
72.34
Andy Mckay catches Joost Bakboord on the ankles. Andy Mckay is shown the yellow card! Joost Bakboord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.43
Eddie Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Mckay. Andy Mckay knocks the ball forward to Steve Salako. Steve Salako shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.16
Tony Jobson makes a simple pass to Mike Waters. Mike Waters shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
77.37
Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Linus Herzog replacing Stefan Brückner and Lamberto Di Bari replacing Darius Neville .
81.38
Gilles Cottee catches Lamberto Di Bari on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lamberto Di Bari stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.19
Tony Jobson barges into Albert Lopez. The referee brings Tony Jobson to one side and gives him a warning! Albert Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.48
Joost Bakboord changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joost Bakboord shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.04
From the throw-in, Mike Waters picks out Eddie Bowyer. Eddie Bowyer sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Salako but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.26
Eddie Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Kitson. Showing composure, Rio Kitson laces a weighted ball forward to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee sees Steve Salako just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some world-class footwork from Steve Salako provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Bakary Herzog gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
Jimmy Kooiman flicks a high pass forward to Jason Bolton who brings the ball neatly under control. Jason Bolton threads a neat ball through to Linus Herzog. Linus Herzog lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton makes a looping header on goal but Thomas Martino reads it well. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
8
Yellow Cards
0
5
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
31.5%
44.9%
23.6%
Scorers
Marcos Zubizarreta 20 Daniel Jacobs 68 (p) | Steve Salako 27 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darius Neville of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
1. | Bakary Herzog (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Albert Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Darius Neville (DEF) | 9 | |
4. | Jimmy Kooiman (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Stan Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Edward Shaw (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Joost Bakboord (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Jason Bolton (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Stefan Brückner (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Daniel Jacobs (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
11. | Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Hannes Weigel (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Linus Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Lamberto Di Bari (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Thomas Martino (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Eddie Bowyer (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Andy Mckay (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
4. | Hakan Abdullah (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Billy Hopkin (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Mike Waters (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
7. | Tony Jobson (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | John Robson (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Rio Kitson (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Gilles Cottee (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
11. | Steve Salako (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Sylvain Thatcher (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Vincenzo Maier (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Jon Vickers (GK) | 0 |