Match Report
| Norwich City | Norwich City |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Simon Gorton | Simon Gorton | Giannis Manager | Giannis Manager | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rúben Galvan | R. Galvan |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Daniel Moffat | D. Moffat | |||||||||
| Dragos Zeklos | D. Zeklos |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Warren Heskey | W. Heskey | |||||||||
| Dragan Suker | D. Suker |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 |  | Antonio Teixeira | A. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Ruby Vercoutre | R. Vercoutre |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Phil Haynes | P. Haynes | |||||||||
| Michael Jensen | M. Jensen |  | 70 | M | | 5 | | M | 50 |  | Muzzy Kayis | M. Kayis | |||||||||
| Jes Fredgaard | J. Fredgaard | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 |  | Simon Wieland | S. Wieland | |||||||||
| Ferry de Jong | F. de Jong |  | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 |  | Kyle Moose | K. Moose | |||||||||
| Anthony Sinclair | A. Sinclair | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 77 |  | Cheyne Jones | C. Jones | |||||||||
| Gilles Neville | G. Neville | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Graham Watson | G. Watson | |||||||||
| Cor Human | C. Human | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 83 | | Anthony Potts | A. Potts | |||||||||
| Marcus Ferdinand | M. Ferdinand | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 | | Syd Evans | S. Evans | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 19,955 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Norwich City and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Norwich City and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Norwich City start the match!
2.45
0-0Cheyne Jones kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Evans. Syd Evans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dragos Zeklos.
4.07
0-0Warren Heskey advances with the ball. Warren Heskey makes a probing pass to Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts makes a probing pass to Syd Evans but he's offside!
8.26
Simon Wieland surges forward with the ball. Simon Wieland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Potts but the linesman indicates offside!
16.26
0-0Warren Heskey threads the ball through to Simon Wieland. Simon Wieland makes a simple pass to Graham Watson. Graham Watson goes all the way! Graham Watson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.18
1-0Michael Jensen makes a probing pass to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Daniel Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.55
1-0Cor Human clumsily knocks into Antonio Teixeira. Cor Human is warned by the referee! Antonio Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.19
Simon Wieland passes the ball forward to Graham Watson. Graham Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.10
1-0Phil Haynes comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Ferdinand. Phil Haynes is warned by the referee! Marcus Ferdinand gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.50
Anthony Sinclair makes a simple pass to Cor Human. Cor Human flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand shoots from just inside the box. Daniel Moffat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.12
Simon Wieland makes a probing pass to Syd Evans. Syd Evans knocks the ball forward to Graham Watson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.52
Simon Wieland threads the ball through to Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Evans. Syd Evans heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Rúben Galvan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.23
Simon Wieland makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Wieland goes all the way! Simon Wieland rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Simon Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Potts but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
47.31
Jes Fredgaard threads the ball through to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Moffat who gathers it comfortably.
48.26
Ferry de Jong knocks the ball to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human plays a perfect one-two with Marcus Ferdinand and rushes in on goal... Cor Human tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cor Human!
51.05
3-1Ferry de Jong makes a probing pass to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Cor Human. Cor Human connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Daniel Moffat manages to gather it comfortably.
53.11
Ferry de Jong sees space and advances. Ferry de Jong plays a perfect one-two with Cor Human and rushes in on goal... Ferry de Jong cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Daniel Moffat manages to gather it comfortably.
54.03
Ferry de Jong makes a probing pass to Cor Human. Cor Human shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Daniel Moffat!
55.38
3-1Antonio Teixeira catches Gilles Neville on the ankles. Antonio Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Gilles Neville runs off the knock.
57.28
Jes Fredgaard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.06
Cheyne Jones deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rúben Galvan who gathers it comfortably.
77.06
Dragan Suker brings the ball forward. Dragan Suker passes the ball forward to Cor Human. Cor Human knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
83.14
Jes Fredgaard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand goes all the way! Marcus Ferdinand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
89.41
4-1Manchester City are easily keeping Norwich City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
23.9%
47.8%
28.4%
Scorers
| Gilles Neville 18 Marcus Ferdinand 28, 57 Cor Human 48 | Syd Evans 37 |