Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 16,298 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Norwich City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Norwich City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
6.18
0-0David Bellamy decides to run forward with the ball. David Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Brian Blake. Brian Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.52
0-0Danny Grondin catches Michael Jensen on the ankles. The referee calls over Danny Grondin and warns him to calm down! Michael Jensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.37
Michael Jensen comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Vazquez. Michael Jensen is warned by the referee! Edmundo Vazquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.46
0-0Marc Simonsen makes a probing pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marcel Röhner manages to gather it comfortably.
20.38
0-0Marc Simonsen makes a probing pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.22
Oleg Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thanassis Pappas. Thanassis Pappas passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Deane.
22.43
Felix Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Franck Adjaoud easily smothers it.
27.20
Dennis Galli makes a probing pass to Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy threads the ball through to Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt shoots from just inside the box but Franck Adjaoud is on top of it.
28.46
1-0Felix Robinson passes the ball forward to Brian Blake. Brian Blake shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.52
Mick Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Blake. Brian Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.56
Harry Upson passes the ball forward to Albrecht Birkwald. Albrecht Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Deane.
36.43
Marc Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thanassis Pappas. Thanassis Pappas makes a probing pass to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Marcel Röhner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.03
Kevin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Röhner who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the second half underway!
47.07
Thanassis Pappas makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray goes all the way! Nwankwo Murray tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.53
Mick Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Blake. Brian Blake goes all the way! Brian Blake rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.48
1-1Mick Windass hacks Thanassis Pappas from behind! Mick Windass is warned by the referee! Thanassis Pappas gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.46
Mick Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Blake. Brian Blake plays a perfect one-two with Jermaine Murphy and rushes in on goal... Brian Blake takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
60.33
Thanassis Pappas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.47
Mick Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt goes all the way! Vegard Soltvedt takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.52
Edmundo Vazquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Galli. Dennis Galli passes the ball forward to Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Blake. Brian Blake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Franck Adjaoud is on top of it.
79.09
Kevin Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Marcel Röhner!
87.27
Dennis Galli knocks the ball forward to Brian Blake. Brian Blake threads the ball through to Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
25%
48.8%
26.2%
Scorers