Match Report
| Carlisle United | Carlisle United |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alan Vassell | A. Vassell |  | 40 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Adrian Burgess | A. Burgess | |||||||||
| Ashley Sheringham | A. Sheringham | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Eddie Hurst | E. Hurst | |||||||||
| Ronnie Carrick | R. Carrick | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Mervin Jeffers | M. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Ugo Flintlock | U. Flintlock | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Seth Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Clive Impey | C. Impey | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Alan Owen | A. Owen | |||||||||
| Steve Beckham | S. Beckham | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Nwankwo Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
| Liam Ripley | L. Ripley | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Isaiah Salako | I. Salako | |||||||||
| Nicky Lowe | N. Lowe | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Marc Banks | M. Banks | |||||||||
| Nigel Campbell | N. Campbell | | 67 | A | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Noel Powell | N. Powell | |||||||||
| Neil Thirlwell | N. Thirlwell | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 |  | Jose Soto | J. Soto | |||||||||
| Alexander Cutler | A. Cutler | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Tony Palmer | T. Palmer | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 2,747 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Carlisle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Carlisle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Carlisle United kick off the first half!
3.35
0-0Ugo Flintlock passes the ball forward to Nicky Lowe. Nicky Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.28
1-0Steve Beckham makes a probing pass to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.05
1-0Norwich City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Carlisle United's defence.
14.04
1-0Nwankwo Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Soto. Jose Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Palmer but he's offside!
16.51
1-0Alan Owen clumsily knocks into Neil Thirlwell. Alan Owen is warned by the referee! Neil Thirlwell runs off the knock.
18.53
1-0Seth Lightfoot barges into Nigel Campbell. Seth Lightfoot is shown the yellow card! Nigel Campbell runs off the knock.
21.54
Isaiah Salako flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Vassell who gathers it comfortably.
32.19
Jose Soto barges into Ugo Flintlock. The referee calls over Jose Soto and warns him to calm down! Ugo Flintlock runs off the knock.
36.21
1-0Liam Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.20
Ronnie Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Lightfoot.
40.44
1-0Mervin Jeffers takes it forward alone. Mervin Jeffers makes a beautiful solo run. Mervin Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Jose Soto. Jose Soto tries a spectacular strike but somehow Alan Vassell manages to keep it out.
42.36
Mervin Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Salako. Isaiah Salako makes a probing pass to Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer goes all the way! Tony Palmer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
55.46
Steve Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
63.49
Liam Ripley makes a probing pass to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adrian Burgess easily smothers it!
73.08
Seth Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Banks. Marc Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.24
Alexander Cutler catches Seth Lightfoot on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexander Cutler and shows him a yellow card! Seth Lightfoot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.02
Noel Powell knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Palmer. Tony Palmer shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
85.38
Noel Powell chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Soto. Jose Soto finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.27
Nwankwo Ball surges forward with the ball. Nwankwo Ball makes a simple pass to Jose Soto. Jose Soto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Alan Vassell had no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
90.00
Nicky Lowe makes a simple pass to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
31%
43.7%
25.4%
Scorers