Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 9,550 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Norwich City kick off and get the first half underway!
9.35
Wes Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Wes Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Redknapp. Ronnie Redknapp directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.43
Wes Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Matthews. Wes Gascoigne is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Matthews carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.05
Daniel Vickers passes the ball forward to Ashley Wallwork. Ashley Wallwork takes it forward alone. Ashley Wallwork shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Kevin Kurth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.31
Ashley Wallwork makes a simple pass to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.23
Ralph Luzhny makes a simple pass to Ronnie Redknapp. Ronnie Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.30
Alexander Oliver passes the ball forward to Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.47
Alexander Oliver makes a probing pass to Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.09
Greg Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Sharpe. Clive Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Dean. Syd Dean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.43
Callum Hopkin clumsily knocks into Francis Seaman. The referee calls over Callum Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Francis Seaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Ralph Luzhny sees space and advances. Ralph Luzhny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Sammer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Barnsley kick off!
51.09
Clive Sharpe barges into Ashley Wallwork. The referee calls over Clive Sharpe and warns him to calm down! Ashley Wallwork hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.46
Alexander Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Kurth easily smothers it!
54.35
Syd Summerbee clumsily knocks into Clive Sharpe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Clive Sharpe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.07
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
60.07
Syd Dean barges into Syd Summerbee. The referee calls over Syd Dean and warns him to calm down! Syd Summerbee runs off the knock.
61.58
Ralph Luzhny knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Redknapp. Ronnie Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Dean. Syd Dean powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.44
Clive Sharpe makes a simple pass to Syd Dean. Syd Dean sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.01
Daniel Vickers passes the ball forward to Stephen Matthews. Stephen Matthews knocks the ball forward to Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.41
Albert Jimenez passes the ball forward to Clive Sharpe. Clive Sharpe sees space and advances. Clive Sharpe shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Noah Sammer easily smothers it!
85.21
Ivan Pirri barges into Albert Jimenez. Ivan Pirri is given a warning by the referee! Albert Jimenez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.09
Steven Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Oliver. Alexander Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Kevin Kurth.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Wallwork of Norwich City
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.2%
51.4%
19.4%