Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Port ValePort Vale
Computer Player Computer Player Rik Mont Rik Mont
Andres HelgueraA. Helguera69
G
1
G
60Seth CookeS. Cooke
Edmundo VergesE. Verges71
D
2
D
63Stuart CollymoreS. Collymore
Bernard BerthelinB. Berthelin66
D
3
D
65Stephen EtheringtonS. Etherington
Alexander BrownA. Brown64
D
4captain
D
67Ian SalmonI. Salmon
Daniel FentonD. Fenton62
M
5
D
65Francis DeanF. Dean
Scott WilliamsonS. Williamson58
M
6
M
61Jacob LumsdonJ. Lumsdon
Noel BrownN. Brown51
M
7
M
62Ben PearceB. Pearce
Steve DyerS. Dyer50
M
8
A
53Des ShearerD. Shearer
Geoffrey GautierG. Gautier73
A
9
A
65Jon JosephJ. Joseph
Stuart StandingS. Standing72
A
captain10
A
67William DauryW. Daury
Stephen FortuneS. Fortune72
A
11
A
72Leonardo CarrascoL. Carrasco
 
Sylvain ShearerS. Shearer66
A
12
D
62Alberto BaileyA. Bailey
Simon MowbrayS. Mowbray56
G
13
M
63Adam MannA. Mann
Kevin WallworkK. Wallwork54
D
14
D
59David BartonD. Barton

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 14,628 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.


0.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
2.39
Edmundo Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Brown. Noel Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
4.50
Stephen Etherington decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Etherington knocks the ball forward to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Helguera who gathers it comfortably.
10.30
Ben Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Des Shearer. Des Shearer connects with a diving header but Edmundo Verges is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
14.08
Noel Brown flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Standing who takes it down. Stuart Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seth Cooke who gathers it comfortably.
15.20
Bernard Berthelin flicks a high pass forward. Scott Williamson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Williamson makes a simple pass to Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier edges inside the box! Geoffrey Gautier muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City!
21.34
Showing composure, Steve Dyer laces a weighted ball forward to Stephen Fortune. Stephen Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.18
Jacob Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. William Daury collects the pass. William Daury lofts in a cross ball towards Des Shearer. Des Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
30.43
Noel Brown flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Gautier who takes it down. Geoffrey Gautier shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Seth Cooke had no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
33.59
Jacob Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Daury. William Daury plays a quick one-two with Jon Joseph and rushes in on goal... William Daury strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.24
Bernard Berthelin pushes up the pitch. Bernard Berthelin chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Fortune. Stephen Fortune plays a quick one-two with Stuart Standing and rushes in on goal... Stephen Fortune shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Seth Cooke.
37.36
It's a corner kick. Noel Brown loops the ball in to towards the near post. Seth Cooke punches the ball out of the danger area!
40.54
With vision, Ben Pearce plays the ball forward to William Daury. William Daury shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Simon Mowbray replacing Scott Williamson. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
49.07
Alexander Brown threads a neat ball through to Steve Dyer. Steve Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Gautier controls it well on his chest. Geoffrey Gautier plays a one-two with Stuart Standing and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Geoffrey Gautier provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Seth Cooke gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
53.25
Noel Brown takes it forward alone. Noel Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Etherington.
55.53
Ben Pearce sees Leonardo Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Carrasco shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.50
Simon Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Fortune who brings the ball under control. Stephen Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
60.13
Jacob Lumsdon sees Leonardo Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Des Shearer. Des Shearer beats his man to it with a header but Andres Helguera reads it well. Fabulous stop!
65.41
Jacob Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.23
Noel Brown flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Fortune collects the pass. Stephen Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Gautier. Geoffrey Gautier rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City! That's his third!
71.46
Ben Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Carrasco finds some space and shoots from distance. Andres Helguera gets down and covers it.
77.30
Norwich City have made a substitution with Sylvain Shearer replacing Geoffrey Gautier .Port Vale have made a substitution with David Barton replacing Leonardo Carrasco .
78.33
Ben Pearce flicks a high pass forward. David Barton controls it well on his chest. David Barton lofts in a cross ball towards William Daury. William Daury beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Andres Helguera!
79.20
Without breaking stride, Bernard Berthelin plays the ball forward to Noel Brown. Noel Brown threads the ball through to Stuart Standing. Stuart Standing shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.36
Alexander Brown flicks a high pass forward to Noel Brown who brings the ball under control. Noel Brown flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Fortune. Stephen Fortune outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Port Vale
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%

Scorers
Geoffrey Gautier 15, 30, 67
Stephen Fortune 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Geoffrey Gautier of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Andres Helguera (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Verges (DEF)
6
3.Bernard Berthelin (DEF)
7
4.Alexander Brown (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Fenton (MID)
6
6.Scott Williamson (MID)
6
7.Noel Brown (MID)
8
8.Steve Dyer (MID)
6
9.Geoffrey Gautier (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Stuart Standing (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Fortune (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Sylvain Shearer (ATT)
6
13.Simon Mowbray (GK)
6
14.Kevin Wallwork (DEF)
0

1.Seth Cooke (GK)
6
2.Stuart Collymore (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Etherington (DEF)
6
4.Ian Salmon (DEF)
6
5.Francis Dean (DEF)
6
6.Jacob Lumsdon (MID)
6
7.Ben Pearce (MID)
6
8.Des Shearer (ATT)
6
9.Jon Joseph (ATT)
6
10.William Daury (ATT)
6
11.Leonardo Carrasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Bailey (DEF)
0
13.Adam Mann (MID)
0
14.David Barton (DEF)
6