Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alfred BoertienA. Boertien62
G
1
G
37Teddy BeresfordT. Beresford
Bill Wright-PhillipsB. Wright-Phillips62
D
2
D
45Daniel WrightD. Wright
Sylvain JoachimS. Joachim55
D
3
D
42Darren ClaphamD. Clapham
Eugenio FiniE. Fini54
D
4
D
42Arthur BlakeA. Blake
Nigel DraperN. Draper51
D
5captain
D
39Tim DrakeT. Drake
Nicholas JohnsonN. Johnson50
M
6
M
47Stan BlackS. Black
Niccolo JobsonN. Jobson48
M
7
M
43Phil ScowcroftP. Scowcroft
Alun BridgeA. Bridge48
M
captain8
M
40Wayne RipleyW. Ripley
Kemal WindassK. Windass47
M
9
A
54Martin DrakeM. Drake
John CortJ. Cort52
A
10
A
50Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence
Carlton BellamyC. Bellamy48
A
11
A
41Rio WeirR. Weir
 
Nicky MercerN. Mercer50
G
12
A
40Edward MatthewsE. Matthews
Sebastian OrtegaS. Ortega47
A
13
A
40Kevin JessK. Jess
Leon KerrL. Kerr45
M
14
A
39Neil CampbellN. Campbell

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,846 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Pallister.


0.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons get the match underway!
2.41
Kemal Windass sees Carlton Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards John Cort. John Cort directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.34
Niccolo Jobson knocks the ball forward to Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy runs straight at the defence! Carlton Bellamy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.43
Darren Clapham threads the ball through to Phil Scowcroft. Phil Scowcroft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence knocks the ball forward, putting Martin Drake through on goal. Martin Drake shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alfred Boertien is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.41
Without breaking stride, Wayne Ripley plays the ball forward to Rio Weir. Rio Weir tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.51
Darren Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Black. Stan Black makes a beautiful solo run. Stan Black edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stan Black provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Alfred Boertien is on top of it.
22.47
Sylvain Joachim makes a simple pass to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Bellamy who brings the ball under control. Carlton Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Beresford who gathers it comfortably.
24.00
Sylvain Joachim passes the ball forward to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge threads a neat ball through to John Cort. John Cort skips past Arthur Blake! Tim Drake clumsily knocks into John Cort. Penalty not given!!
27.04
Alun Bridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Cort. John Cort plays a one-two with Carlton Bellamy and advances towards the goal... John Cort rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.47
Wayne Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Rio Weir holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Weir shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.45
Darren Clapham makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Clapham surges forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Darren Clapham plays the ball forward to Rio Weir who has made a great run into the box. Rio Weir tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.30
Wayne Ripley threads a neat ball through to Rio Weir. Rio Weir rushes past Bill Wright-Phillips! Rio Weir looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Alfred Boertien. Excellent save.
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. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
49.45
Eugenio Fini threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Jobson. Niccolo Jobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Cort. John Cort sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
55.57
Nicholas Johnson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicholas Johnson puts a great ball through. John Cort runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.59
Kemal Windass threads the ball through to Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards John Cort. John Cort gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.55
Arthur Blake flicks a high pass forward. Phil Scowcroft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Phil Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Martin Drake controls it well on his chest. Martin Drake tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Drake! That brings them back into the game!
65.01
Nigel Draper flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Jobson controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Jobson sees John Cort in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Cort knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Blake.
66.51
Phil Scowcroft wants to take a quick throw-in and thows the ball to his teammate Stan Black. Stan Black threads a neat ball through to Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rio Weir. Rio Weir side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.35
Niccolo Jobson takes it forward alone. Niccolo Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Kemal Windass kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Bellamy. Carlton Bellamy plays a scrappy one-two with John Cort and advances towards the goal... Carlton Bellamy comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Teddy Beresford is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
19.5%
45.5%
35.1%

Scorers
Carlton Bellamy 4
John Cort 27, 58
Martin Drake 9, 61
Rio Weir 33, 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Bellamy of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Alfred Boertien (GK)
6
2.Bill Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3.Sylvain Joachim (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Fini (DEF)
6
5.Nigel Draper (DEF)
6
6.Nicholas Johnson (MID)
6
7.Niccolo Jobson (MID)
7
8.Alun Bridge (MID)
6
9.Kemal Windass (MID)
6
10.John Cort (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Carlton Bellamy (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nicky Mercer (GK)
0
13.Sebastian Ortega (ATT)
0
14.Leon Kerr (MID)
0

1.Teddy Beresford (GK)
6
2.Daniel Wright (DEF)
6
3.Darren Clapham (DEF)
7
4.Arthur Blake (DEF)
6
5.Tim Drake (DEF)
6
6.Stan Black (MID)
7
7.Phil Scowcroft (MID)
6
8.Wayne Ripley (MID)
6
9.Martin Drake (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Craig Lawrence (ATT)
7
11.Rio Weir (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Edward Matthews (ATT)
0
13.Kevin Jess (ATT)
0
14.Neil Campbell (ATT)
0