Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 18,909 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
3.06
Bolton Wanderers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Norwich City's defence.
4.57
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.22
Norwich City are easily keeping Bolton Wanderers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.39
Jes Fredgaard decides to run forward with the ball. Jes Fredgaard shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.02
Jes Fredgaard makes a simple pass to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Cor Human. Cor Human powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.52
Frans Yrjonpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dragos Zeklos.
26.03
Michael Jensen barges into Colin Hansen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Hansen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.23
Frans Yrjonpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.01
Giovanni M. Toldo passes the ball forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski 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
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
47.29
Carl Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.06
Anthony Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Cor Human. Cor Human directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Tarik Chippo manages to keep it out.
53.02
Francisco Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Ferry de Jong. Ferry de Jong sees space and advances. Ferry de Jong passes the ball forward to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
54.52
Ferry de Jong advances with the ball. Ferry de Jong shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.55
Carl Lisbie hacks Ferry de Jong from behind! The referee calls over Carl Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Ferry de Jong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.17
Francisco Herrero makes a probing pass to Anthony Sinclair. Anthony Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tarik Chippo manages to gather it comfortably.
59.22
Jes Fredgaard takes it forward alone. Jes Fredgaard knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.25
Jes Fredgaard flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Tarik Chippo manages to gather it comfortably.
66.08
Ferry de Jong makes a probing pass to Cor Human. Cor Human knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.34
Carl Lisbie makes a simple pass to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu whips in a cross ball towards Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
77.51
Giovanni M. Toldo knocks the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski goes all the way! Marek Swierczewski makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.38
Giovanni M. Toldo hacks Ferry de Jong from behind! Giovanni M. Toldo is warned by the referee! Ferry de Jong stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.14
Ricky Kelly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga goes all the way! Florin V. Punga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Rúben Galvan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Frans Yrjonpoika catches Anthony Sinclair on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Sinclair runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Florin V. Punga of Bolton Wanderers
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
25.3%
49.4%
25.3%