Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play PEC Zwolle in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off!
3.51
0-0Barry Schoenmakers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Hoekstra. Nikos Hoekstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christof Radet.
6.26
1-0Stuart Greig runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.16
Steed Cousin pushes up the pitch. Steed Cousin threads a neat ball through to Barry Schoenmakers. Barry Schoenmakers lofts in a cross ball towards Robin De Vogt. Robin De Vogt heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.34
1-1Christof Radet chips the ball to his team mate, Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
32.15
1-1Christof Radet clumsily knocks into Gerard Bosvelt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerard Bosvelt runs off the knock.
36.57
Gianni Corrado threads a neat ball through to Roel Van Basten. With some swift thinking, Roel Van Basten plays the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
40.49
1-1Gerard Bosvelt sees Alfons Kooistra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfons Kooistra skips past Gianni Corrado! Some silky footwork from Alfons Kooistra provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
42.14
Roel Van Basten kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from distance but is denied by Sjaak de Boer. Excellent save.
44.44
Alexander Will threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. PEC Zwolle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and PEC Zwolle get the second half underway!
55.21
Robin De Vogt kicks a strong pass forward to Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
59.11
Alexander Will makes a simple pass to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski passes the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from distance. Solid save from Sjaak de Boer.
65.42
1-1Samir Eilts advances with the ball. Samir Eilts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos van den Berg but the linesman indicates offside!
67.58
Gianni Corrado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Bonfanti collects the pass. Manuele Bonfanti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.01
Sergio Averdijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
72.51
Philipp Littbarski knocks the ball forward to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roel Van Basten shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
78.44
Hugo Ortiz makes a probing pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Ricardo Gainza steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Nikos van den Berg slowly runs up. It's there!! Nigel Kitson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Hugo Ortiz steps up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
Alfons Kooistra steps up. What a cracker!! Nigel Kitson had no chance!!
Manuele Bonfanti takes a long run up. It's miles wide!
Robin De Vogt takes a stuttering run up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
Sergio Averdijk slowly runs up. He curls the ball into the bottom right corner - goal!!
Barry Schoenmakers takes a cautious run up. What a cracker!! Nigel Kitson had no chance!!
Stuart Greig takes a slow run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Mustapha Houttuin steps up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nigel Kitson (GK)
6
2. Christof Radet (DEF)
5
3. Alexander Will (DEF)
6
4. Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
5. Sergio Averdijk (MID)
6
6. Roel Van Basten (MID)
7
7. Philipp Littbarski (MID)
6
8. Stuart Greig (MID)
7
9. Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
9
11. Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6
12. Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
0
13. Wayne George (MID)
0
14. Mervin Greening (MID)
0
1. Sjaak de Boer (GK)
8
2. Mustapha Houttuin (DEF)
6
3. Steed Cousin (DEF)
7
4. Samir Eilts (DEF)
7
5. Brian Huckerby (DEF)
6
6. Robin De Vogt (MID)
8
7. Barry Schoenmakers (MID)
7
8. Gerard Bosvelt (MID)
7
9. Nikos Hoekstra (MID)
6
10. Alfons Kooistra (ATT)
6
11. Nikos van den Berg (ATT)
6
12. Ignacio de Bruin (GK)
0
13. Mike Kasmi (ATT)
0
14. Paul Van Der Ree (ATT)
0