Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 18,349 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Arsenal and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Arsenal and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off the first half!
4.09
0-0Dragos Zeklos makes a simple pass to Jes Fredgaard. Jes Fredgaard kicks a strong pass forward to Cor Human. Cor Human shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
9.43
1-0Jón Kristinn Hlödversson makes a simple pass to Giorgio Bilic. Giorgio Bilic flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.27
1-0Dragos Zeklos comes in with a late challenge on Gharib Chippo. The referee calls over Dragos Zeklos and warns him to calm down! Gharib Chippo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.22
Clive Williamson passes the ball forward to Omer Adams. Omer Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.59
2-0Jón Kristinn Hlödversson makes a probing pass to Graeme Higginbotham. Graeme Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rúben Galvan easily picks it out of the air!
22.55
Ferry de Jong knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.36
Clive Williamson clumsily knocks into Cor Human. Clive Williamson is given a warning by the referee! Cor Human runs off the knock.
27.27
Jón Kristinn Hlödversson passes the ball forward to Giorgio Bilic. Giorgio Bilic makes a beautiful solo run. Giorgio Bilic goes all the way! Giorgio Bilic shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Rúben Galvan easily smothers it!
33.28
Marcus Ferdinand comes in with a late challenge on Paul Nelson. Marcus Ferdinand is given a warning by the referee! Paul Nelson stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.39
Dragos Zeklos knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville goes all the way! Gilles Neville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.27
Oleg Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human goes all the way! Cor Human makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.54
2-0Giorgio Bilic chips the ball to his team mate, Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Gardner but he's offside!
44.40
Dragos Zeklos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferry de Jong. Ferry de Jong advances with the ball. Ferry de Jong sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Norwich City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
Ferry de Jong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.17
Francisco Herrero brings the ball forward. Francisco Herrero threads the ball through to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Cor Human. Cor Human connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.11
Jes Fredgaard makes a simple pass to Cor Human. Cor Human shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.31
2-1Arsenal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Norwich City's defence.
69.27
Gilles Neville hacks Paul Nelson from behind! Gilles Neville is warned by the referee! Paul Nelson stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.10
Oleg Upson makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Cor Human. Cor Human heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
73.46
Dragos Zeklos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferry de Jong. Ferry de Jong chips the ball to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human goes all the way! Cor Human shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.25
Ferry de Jong knocks the ball forward to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cor Human but he's offside!
89.47
Clive Williamson surges forward with the ball. Clive Williamson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
32.5%
40%
27.5%
Scorers
| Phil Gardner 9, 15 | Marcus Ferdinand 48 Cor Human 73 |