Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Norwich City start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.54
0-0Del Coppinger decides to run forward with the ball. Del Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri heads the ball goalwards. Dave Andrews easily picks it out of the air!
10.34
0-0Ashley Wallwork surges forward with the ball. Ashley Wallwork shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.20
Ashley Wallwork makes a simple pass to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
20.14
Syd Summerbee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Oliver. Alexander Oliver makes a probing pass to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman flicks the ball with his head but Dave Andrews is on top of it.
21.14
Ashley Wallwork knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts shoots from 25 yards but Dave Andrews is on top of it.
24.59
0-0Steven Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Norman King. Steven Wilcox is given a warning by the referee! Norman King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.29
Ashley Wallwork makes a simple pass to Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
28.23
1-0Steven Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Ashley Wallwork. Ashley Wallwork takes it forward alone. Ashley Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.52
Nikos Victoria surges forward with the ball. Nikos Victoria whips in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Noah Sammer manages to keep it out.
39.33
Stuart Neville knocks the ball forward to Norman King. Norman King tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Noah Sammer.
42.37
1-0Alexander Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Armstrong.
45.00
Ralph Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Smith. Simon Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Millwall kick off the second half!
49.17
Ashley Wallwork makes a simple pass to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.16
Stuart Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi lofts in a cross ball towards Norman King. Norman King is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.46
Ralph Hibbs brings the ball forward. Ralph Hibbs sees space and advances. Ralph Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
57.06
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
60.39
Alexander Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
63.58
Ralph Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Wallwork. Ashley Wallwork chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.38
1-0Steven Wilcox flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Wallwork. Ashley Wallwork makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Seaman but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.45
Syd Summerbee threads the ball through to Alexander Oliver. Alexander Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.22
Alexander Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Seaman. Francis Seaman knocks the ball forward to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
72.01
Alexander Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.05
Wes Goodwin decides to run forward with the ball. Wes Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Noah Sammer manages to gather it comfortably.
79.19
1-0Graziano Brocchi barges into Steven Wilcox. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steven Wilcox stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.51
Stuart Neville knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Smith. Simon Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Hibbs.
84.38
Gian Matteo Giacobbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Smith. Simon Smith makes a simple pass to Norman King. Norman King makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Noah Sammer had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
10
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
25%
44%
31%
Scorers
| Ivan Pirri 28 | Norman King 84 |