Match Report
| Norwich City | Norwich City |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Montague | K. Montague |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Scott Heskey | S. Heskey | |||||||||
| David Bellamy | D. Bellamy | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Aaron Charlton | A. Charlton | |||||||||
| Des Deane | D. Deane | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Eddie Drake | E. Drake | |||||||||
| Chris Shaw | C. Shaw | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Robbie Beckham | R. Beckham | |||||||||
| Danny Grondin | D. Grondin | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Simon Flintlock | S. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Carlos Barbosa | C. Barbosa |  | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Ugo Tiler | U. Tiler | |||||||||
| Mick Windass | M. Windass | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 |  | Angelo Pédros | A. Pédros | |||||||||
| Dennis Galli | D. Galli | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Gavin Tolley | G. Tolley | |||||||||
| Paul Kitson | P. Kitson | | 51 | M | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Oleg Howells | O. Howells | |||||||||
| Samir Müller | S. Müller |  | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Spencer Wright-Phillips | S. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Jermaine Murphy | J. Murphy | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 |  | Mario Wijnen | M. Wijnen | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 8,853 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Norwich City and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Norwich City and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale get the match underway!
4.18
0-0Dennis Galli passes the ball forward to Samir Müller. Samir Müller shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.55
0-0Des Deane threads the ball through to Dennis Galli. Dennis Galli decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
15.25
0-0Paul Kitson catches Ugo Tiler on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Kitson and shows him a yellow card! Ugo Tiler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.47
Dennis Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Flintlock.
22.44
0-0Robbie Beckham knocks the ball forward to Ugo Tiler. Ugo Tiler knocks the ball forward to Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kevin Montague manages to gather it comfortably.
26.36
1-0Paul Kitson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Müller. Samir Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Scott Heskey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.48
Ugo Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Spencer Wright-Phillips takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.25
Gavin Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
47.02
Dennis Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Müller. Samir Müller whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy flicks the ball with his head. Scott Heskey easily smothers it.
49.07
Dennis Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Müller. Samir Müller shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.30
Angelo Pédros knocks the ball forward to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.16
Robbie Beckham sees a break and surges forward. Robbie Beckham sees a break and surges forward. Robbie Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.46
Ugo Tiler threads the ball through to Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.39
Eddie Drake makes a simple pass to Angelo Pédros. Angelo Pédros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.32
Dennis Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Müller. Samir Müller tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
75.25
Mario Wijnen comes in with a late challenge on Chris Shaw. Mario Wijnen is shown the yellow card! Chris Shaw carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.40
Angelo Pédros knocks the ball forward to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Spencer Wright-Phillips takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.34
Simon Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Tolley. Gavin Tolley makes a simple pass to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards. Kevin Montague easily smothers it.
85.20
Dennis Galli advances with the ball. Dennis Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Müller. Samir Müller is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Scott Heskey had no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
25.6%
46.3%
28%
Scorers