Match Report
| Norwich City | Norwich City |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alfred Boertien | A. Boertien |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Dion Powell | D. Powell | |||||||||
| Bill Wright-Phillips | B. Wright-Phillips | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 | | Alistair Marshall | A. Marshall | |||||||||
| Sylvain Joachim | S. Joachim | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Joe Forbes | J. Forbes | |||||||||
| Eugenio Fini | E. Fini |  | 54 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 41 | | Eoin Shields | E. Shields | ||||||||
| Nigel Draper | N. Draper | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Phil Lineker | P. Lineker | |||||||||
| Nicholas Johnson | N. Johnson | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Matt Batty | M. Batty | |||||||||
| Niccolo Jobson | N. Jobson | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 |  | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Alun Bridge | A. Bridge | | 48 | M | | | 8 | | M | 42 |  | Ruud Arts | R. Arts | ||||||||
| Kemal Windass | K. Windass | | 47 | M | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Steven Marr | S. Marr | |||||||||
| John Cort | J. Cort | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Matt Shields | M. Shields | |||||||||
| Carlton Bellamy | C. Bellamy | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Eddie Gardner | E. Gardner | |||||||||
| Nicky Mercer | N. Mercer | | 50 | G | | 12 | | A | 42 | | Jody Griffin | J. Griffin | |||||||||
| Sebastian Ortega | S. Ortega |  | 47 | A | | 13 | | A | 41 | | Mark Deane | M. Deane | |||||||||
| Leon Kerr | L. Kerr | | 45 | M | | 14 | | A | 41 | | George Montague | G. Montague | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 2,505 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Swindon Town kick off!
4.52
0-0Alun Bridge knocks the ball forward to John Cort. John Cort knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Forbes.
9.54
0-1Matt Batty flicks a high pass forward. Steven Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner heads the ball goalwards. Eddie Gardner scores for Swindon Town!!
27.05
Niccolo Jobson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Jobson deftly passes the ball to John Cort, releasing him through on goal. John Cort comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Dion Powell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.35
1-1Andy Elliott clumsily knocks into Niccolo Jobson. The referee calls over Andy Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Jobson stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.27
Kemal Windass hacks Matt Batty from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Batty hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.25
1-1Andy Elliott clumsily knocks into Alun Bridge. Andy Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Alun Bridge runs off the knock.
42.02
1-1Niccolo Jobson threads a neat ball through to John Cort. John Cort finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.57
Alun Bridge threads a neat ball through to John Cort. John Cort runs straight at the defence! John Cort side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Norwich City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Sylvain Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Johnson who takes it down. Nicholas Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City kick off!
47.39
Eoin Shields flicks a high pass forward. Matt Batty collects the pass. Matt Batty hits a low pass to Matt Shields. Matt Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Fini.
48.53
Alun Bridge knocks the ball forward to John Cort. John Cort finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper, Dion Powell, sees it late!! Goal for Norwich City!
60.33
Nicholas Johnson makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.31
Steven Marr barges into Nigel Draper. The referee warns Steven Marr to calm down! Nigel Draper stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.48
Nicholas Johnson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Bellamy. With a superhuman jump, Carlton Bellamy connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.18
Sylvain Joachim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Bridge. Without breaking stride, Alun Bridge plays the ball forward to Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
67.28
Andy Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Shields. Matt Shields whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
78.18
John Cort hacks Joe Forbes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joe Forbes runs off the knock.
83.49
From the throw-in, Sylvain Joachim picks out Bill Wright-Phillips. Bill Wright-Phillips sees a break and surges forward. Bill Wright-Phillips hits a low pass to Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
87.52
2-1Niccolo Jobson catches Andy Elliott on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Elliott grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.33
2-1Niccolo Jobson sees John Cort in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Cort whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Bellamy. With a superhuman jump, Carlton Bellamy connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Dion Powell. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
80.3%
19.7%
Play Area
19.7%
51.3%
28.9%
Scorers
| John Cort 27, 49 | Eddie Gardner 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Cort of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alfred Boertien (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bill Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sylvain Joachim (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Fini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nigel Draper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicholas Johnson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Niccolo Jobson (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Alun Bridge (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kemal Windass (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | John Cort (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Carlton Bellamy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicky Mercer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Ortega (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Kerr (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dion Powell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alistair Marshall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eoin Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Phil Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Elliott (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Ruud Arts (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steven Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Shields (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Gardner (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jody Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Deane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Montague (ATT) | 0 | |