Match Report
| Norwich City | Norwich City |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Darren Burgess | Darren Burgess | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Noah Sammer | N. Sammer |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Marvin Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Daniel Vickers | D. Vickers | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Julian Coppinger | J. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Ralph Hibbs | R. Hibbs | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Nigel James | N. James | |||||||||
| Steven Wilcox | S. Wilcox | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Alistair Kanu | A. Kanu | |||||||||
| Syd Summerbee | S. Summerbee | | 64 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | James Black | J. Black | |||||||||
| Del Coppinger | D. Coppinger | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Nicholas Newby | N. Newby | |||||||||
| Alexander Oliver | A. Oliver | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Nicola C. Rachini | N. Rachini | |||||||||
| Ashley Wallwork | A. Wallwork | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 |  | Claude Escudé | C. Escudé | |||||||||
| Ivan Pirri | I. Pirri |  | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 59 | | Del Robinson | D. Robinson | |||||||||
| Ashley Roberts | A. Roberts | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Anthony Jobson | A. Jobson | |||||||||
| Francis Seaman | F. Seaman | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Tommy Seaman | T. Seaman | |||||||||
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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. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Claude Escudé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman shoots from just inside the box but Noah Sammer is on top of it.
4.27
1-0Ashley Wallwork brings the ball forward. Ashley Wallwork shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Marvin Le Tissier had no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
16.04
1-0Steven Wilcox advances with the ball. Steven Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.13
Alistair Kanu passes the ball forward to Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini makes a beautiful solo run. Nicola C. Rachini shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.35
1-0Rochdale are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
32.40
Del Coppinger makes a simple pass to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts plays a perfect one-two with Francis Seaman and rushes in on goal... Ashley Roberts takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.41
Nicholas Newby kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Noah Sammer.
34.10
Claude Escudé chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Seaman. Tommy Seaman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Noah Sammer had no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
45.00
Daniel Vickers knocks the ball forward to Alexander Oliver. Alexander Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri goes all the way! Ivan Pirri takes a shot at goal but somehow Marvin Le Tissier manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Norwich City kick off the second half!
49.54
1-1Claude Escudé comes in with a late challenge on Del Coppinger. The referee calls over Claude Escudé and warns him to calm down! Del Coppinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.42
Ralph Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Coppinger. Del Coppinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri goes all the way! Ivan Pirri takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marvin Le Tissier.
61.38
Ralph Hibbs takes it forward alone. Ralph Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts shoots from 20 yards. Marvin Le Tissier easily smothers it.
65.50
Alexander Oliver brings the ball forward. Alexander Oliver shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.11
Alexander Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Marvin Le Tissier.
67.28
1-1Del Coppinger chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel James.
71.36
1-1Ivan Pirri catches Julian Coppinger on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivan Pirri and warns him to calm down! Julian Coppinger runs off the knock.
75.16
Steven Wilcox threads the ball through to Ashley Wallwork. Ashley Wallwork knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Marvin Le Tissier easily smothers it!
78.33
Steven Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Seaman. Steven Wilcox is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Seaman runs off the knock.
81.56
Nigel James catches Ashley Roberts on the ankles. Nigel James is given a warning by the referee! Ashley Roberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.04
Claude Escudé kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Jobson. Anthony Jobson plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Seaman and rushes in on goal... Anthony Jobson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.13
Del Coppinger makes a probing pass to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%
Scorers