Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 16,723 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off!
10.11
1-0Dennis Galli makes a probing pass to Brian Blake. Brian Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.39
1-0Pedro Zúñiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Le Saux. Carlton Le Saux goes all the way! Carlton Le Saux makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Marcel Röhner.
24.25
1-0Mick Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.17
Ronald Petrone flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Le Saux. Carlton Le Saux plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Siri Jimenez and rushes in on goal... Carlton Le Saux shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Marcel Röhner had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
42.31
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Felix Robinson knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ingólfur Adalsteinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Norwich City kick off the second half!
47.41
Paolo Nava threads the ball through to Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles goes all the way! Isaiah Charles makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.22
1-1Sean Blatsis catches Mick Windass on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Windass runs off the knock.
51.10
1-1Paolo Nava comes in with a late challenge on Brian Blake. Paolo Nava is warned by the referee! Brian Blake stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.34
Dennis Galli catches Pedro Zúñiga on the ankles. Dennis Galli is warned by the referee! Pedro Zúñiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.34
1-1Sean Blatsis sees a break and surges forward. Sean Blatsis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Le Saux but he's offside!
65.12
Dennis Galli takes it forward alone. Dennis Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy powers a header at goal. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily smothers it.
66.18
1-1Dennis Galli knocks the ball forward to Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Blake. Brian Blake powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.10
Stephen Johnstone passes the ball forward to Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos brings the ball forward. Alexandre Hoyos plays a perfect one-two with Carlton Le Saux and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Hoyos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Marcel Röhner!
77.33
Ronald Petrone sees a break and surges forward. Ronald Petrone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles goes all the way! Isaiah Charles makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.55
Jermaine Murphy barges into Stephen Johnstone. Jermaine Murphy is shown the yellow card! Stephen Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.49
Danny Grondin sees a break and surges forward. Danny Grondin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Blake. Brian Blake knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Nava.
87.45
Mick Windass passes the ball forward to Brian Blake. Brian Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Nava.
90.00
Francis Lisbie threads the ball through to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Marcel Röhner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
24.3%
44.3%
31.4%
Scorers