Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,259 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
8.54
0-0Christof Radet hits a low pass to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski hits a low pass to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Beck.
10.06
0-0Manuele Bonfanti makes a probing pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from distance but Colin Black reads it well. Fabulous stop!
16.49
Graeme Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Jacobs. Duncan Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nigel Kitson easily smothers it!
18.13
Walter Triuzzi threads the ball through to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Sanchez.
21.25
0-0Stefan Dumitru Stinga flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Duncan Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.01
Samuel Alves passes the ball forward to Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Fuentes collects the pass. Fernando Fuentes shoots from long range. Nigel Kitson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
24.10
Christof Radet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten brings the ball forward. Roel Van Basten shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.48
Bakary Sammer advances with the ball. Bakary Sammer shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Nigel Kitson manages to gather it effortlessly.
28.19
Roel Van Basten knocks the ball forward to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski shoots from 25 yards but Colin Black is on top of it.
30.41
0-1David Beck kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Dumitru Stinga. Stefan Dumitru Stinga flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Fuentes collects the pass. Fernando Fuentes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
33.41
Bakary Sammer makes a simple pass to Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.42
Roel Van Basten receives the ball from a throw-in from Philipp Littbarski. Roel Van Basten runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roel Van Basten shoots from distance but Colin Black reads it well. Excellent save!
40.19
David Beck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Nigel Kitson. Excellent save.
45.00
Christof Radet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
49.18
Samuel Alves knocks the ball forward to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer hits a low pass to Stefan Dumitru Stinga. Stefan Dumitru Stinga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
51.21
Christof Radet flicks a high pass forward. Roel Van Basten holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roel Van Basten threads a neat ball through to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti tries a spectacular long range effort. Colin Black easily gets down and covers it.
57.53
Bakary Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Hendrie collects the pass. Graeme Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Kitson with no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
60.28
0-2Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Rio Mason replacing Jose Sanchez, Gilles Winterburn replacing Bakary Sammer and Jose Javier Fernandez replacing Duncan Jacobs .
61.29
Walter Triuzzi knocks the ball forward to Philipp Littbarski. Without breaking stride, Philipp Littbarski plays the ball forward to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.48
0-2Stefan Dumitru Stinga knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Carl Joseph provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Walter Triuzzi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
64.02
0-2Stefan Dumitru Stinga takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Christof Radet reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
66.01
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.45
Walter Triuzzi hits a low pass to Gianni Corrado. Gianni Corrado threads a neat ball through to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.36
Christof Radet threads a neat ball through to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz edges inside the box! Hugo Ortiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.51
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Littbarski controls it well on his chest. Philipp Littbarski shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
81.29
David Beck chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez shoots from distance but Nigel Kitson is on top of it.
83.21
Samuel Alves passes the ball forward to Graeme Hendrie. Graeme Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Fouls
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Joseph of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nigel Kitson (GK)
8
2. Christof Radet (DEF)
7
3. Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
4. Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
7
5. Sergio Averdijk (MID)
6
6. Roel Van Basten (MID)
8
7. Philipp Littbarski (MID)
7
8. Stuart Greig (MID)
6
9. Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
11. Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6
12. Wayne George (MID)
0
13. Mervin Greening (MID)
0
14. Sol Potts (ATT)
0
1. Colin Black (GK)
8
2. Jose Sanchez (DEF)
6
3. David Beck (DEF)
6
4. Samuel Alves (DEF)
6
5. Carl Eadie (DEF)
6
6. Graeme Hendrie (MID)
7
7. Bakary Sammer (MID)
7
8. Stefan Dumitru Stinga (MID)
7
9. Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
8
10. Duncan Jacobs (ATT)
6
11. Carl Joseph (ATT)
9
12. Rio Mason (DEF)
6
13. Gilles Winterburn (MID)
6
14. Jose Javier Fernandez (ATT)
6