Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 13,731 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
0.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the match underway!
3.43
Linus Herzog darts forward. Linus Herzog sees Daniel Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Jacobs shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Andy Campbell.
4.36
Corner kick to Norwich City. Jason Bolton chips it out wide. Edward Shaw strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Juan-Carlos Santos is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
6.04
Linus Herzog barges into Yannick Brouard. Linus Herzog is shown the yellow card! Yannick Brouard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.47
Linus Herzog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Shaw. Showing composure, Edward Shaw plays the ball forward to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
10.49
With a delightful solo run, Daniel Jacobs stretches the opposition's defence. Daniel Jacobs shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Andy Campbell manages to gather it.
12.07
Gavin Swift sees space and advances. Gavin Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.49
Jason Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Marcos Zubizarreta provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.23
Kelvin Oliver knocks the ball forward to Liam Mills. Liam Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Kooiman.
27.17
Jason Bolton sees a break and surges forward. Jason Bolton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andy Campbell reads it well. Superb keeping!
28.52
Showing composure, Albert Ibanez plays the ball forward to Yannick Brouard. Yannick Brouard flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Mowbray collects the pass. Alfred Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
33.36
Gavin Swift pushes up the pitch. Gavin Swift makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Swift deftly passes the ball to Jimmy Albieri, releasing him through on goal. Jimmy Albieri takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Bakary Herzog smothers it!
36.54
Jimmy Kooiman makes a simple pass to Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andy Campbell smothers it!
42.52
Kelvin Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.36
Max Riggott comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Jacobs. The referee calls over Max Riggott and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Jacobs runs off the knock.
44.36
Free kick to Norwich City just outside the area...
45.00
Daniel Jacobs takes a cautious run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
47.18
Darius Neville knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Clemence. Stan Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Brückner who takes it down. Stefan Brückner shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
48.18
Juan-Carlos Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift threads a neat ball through to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair makes a probing pass to Jimmy Albieri but he's offside!
66.52
Kelvin Oliver receives the ball from a throw-in from Alfred Mowbray. Kelvin Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Yannick Brouard who takes it down. Yannick Brouard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Mowbray but he's offside!
77.56
Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Mervin Mckay replacing Stefan Brückner and Lamberto Di Bari replacing Linus Herzog .
78.66
Brian Sinclair plays the ball forward to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Herzog who gathers it comfortably.
81.13
Edward Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Ibanez.
83.24
Joost Bakboord sees a break and surges forward. Joost Bakboord makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
84.18
Kelvin Oliver comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.02
Jimmy Kooiman hits a low pass to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton passes the ball forward to Mervin Mckay. Mervin Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Andy Campbell manages to keep it out.
87.36
Lamberto Di Bari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta who takes it down. Marcos Zubizarreta finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.37
Darius Neville threads a neat ball through to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Andy Campbell effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
Yannick Brouard kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri whips in a cross ball towards Brian Sinclair. With a superhuman jump, Brian Sinclair connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
24.4%
46.7%
28.9%
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Campbell of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
1. | Bakary Herzog (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Darius Neville (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Linus Herzog (DEF) | ![]() | 7 |
4. | Jimmy Kooiman (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stan Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Edward Shaw (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Joost Bakboord (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Jason Bolton (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Stefan Brückner (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Daniel Jacobs (ATT) | 8 | |
11. | Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Hannes Weigel (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Mervin Mckay (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Lamberto Di Bari (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Andy Campbell (GK) | 9 | |
2. | Albert Ibanez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Max Riggott (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
4. | Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Gavin Swift (MID) | 8 | |
6. | Kelvin Oliver (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Yannick Brouard (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Liam Mills (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jimmy Albieri (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Brian Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Alfred Mowbray (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Brendan Maddison (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Reginald Rascle (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Rodolfo Soviero (ATT) | 0 |