Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     WalsallWalsall
Computer Player Computer Player Phil Warb Phil Warb
Nigel KitsonN. Kitson67
G
1
G
73Eoin BrandE. Brand
Christof RadetC. Radet69
D
2
D
67Kewullay Di LivioK. Di Livio
Alexander WillA. Will67
D
3
D
68Pier G. PiacentiniP. Piacentini
Gianni CorradoG. Corrado64
D
4
D
63Brendan LampardB. Lampard
Sergio AverdijkS. Averdijk68
M
captain5
D
63Stephen HurstS. Hurst
Roel Van BastenR. Van Basten68
M
6
M
70Rafael MartinR. Martin
Philipp LittbarskiP. Littbarski65
M
7captain
M
71Morris SeamanM. Seaman
Stuart GreigS. Greig57
M
8
M
72Arthur HapgoodA. Hapgood
Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz68
A
9
A
46Torsten FrieserT. Frieser
Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza64
A
10
A
64Brendan BenjaminB. Benjamin
Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti62
A
11
A
71Pierpaolo PaschettaP. Paschetta
 
Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi63
D
12
D
44Jon HaynesJ. Haynes
Wayne GeorgeW. George55
M
13
M
57Maxence TomczykM. Tomczyk
Mervin GreeningM. Greening41
M
14
A
59Teddy DoddT. Dodd

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Walsall. A crowd of 8,980 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.


0.00
Walsall kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
Christof Radet threads a neat ball through to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Averdijk controls it well on his chest. Sergio Averdijk shoots from distance. Eoin Brand gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
4.20
Brendan Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Benjamin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nigel Kitson punches it away to safety.
9.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Roel Van Basten plays the ball forward to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Ortiz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.25
Brendan Lampard makes a beautiful solo run. Brendan Lampard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
16.58
Philipp Littbarski plays the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Eoin Brand. What a great pair of hands!
20.36
Hugo Ortiz sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.25
Sergio Averdijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski makes a probing pass to Ricardo Gainza but he's offside!
26.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexander Will plays the ball forward to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Gainza who takes it down. Ricardo Gainza shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.08
Morris Seaman knocks the ball forward to Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.18
Gianni Corrado passes the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza threads a neat ball through to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti makes a great pass forward. Roel Van Basten runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Walsall players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
47.22
Roel Van Basten makes a simple pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza flicks a high pass forward to Manuele Bonfanti who brings the ball under control. Manuele Bonfanti whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Averdijk. Sergio Averdijk rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
49.46
Pier G. Piacentini flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood hits a low pass to Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Will.
51.17
Ricardo Gainza flicks a high pass forward to Manuele Bonfanti who brings the ball under control. Manuele Bonfanti shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Kewullay Di Livio plays the ball forward to Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.54
Arthur Hapgood barges into Christof Radet. Arthur Hapgood is shown the yellow card! Christof Radet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.33
Alexander Will makes a probing pass to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten passes the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from long range but is denied by Eoin Brand. Excellent save.
60.56
Walsall have made a substitution with Maxence Tomczyk replacing Rafael Martin .
61.56
Morris Seaman flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Frieser who takes it down. Torsten Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Walsall!
67.16
Pier G. Piacentini kicks a strong pass forward to Maxence Tomczyk. Maxence Tomczyk flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Hapgood collects the pass. Arthur Hapgood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.10
Torsten Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Benjamin collects the pass. Brendan Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
71.58
Showing composure, Roel Van Basten plays the ball forward to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eoin Brand manages to gather it easily.
72.25
Pier G. Piacentini barges into Gianni Corrado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianni Corrado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.07
Maxence Tomczyk makes a simple pass to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Maxence Tomczyk. Maxence Tomczyk finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.11
Walsall have made a substitution with Jon Haynes replacing Kewullay Di Livio .
78.20
Christof Radet flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Greig collects the pass. Stuart Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.15
Gianni Corrado flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.16
Hugo Ortiz decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Brand who gathers it comfortably.
84.43
Philipp Littbarski clumsily knocks into Maxence Tomczyk. The referee calls over Philipp Littbarski and warns him to calm down! Maxence Tomczyk runs off the knock.
87.19
Brendan Lampard arcs the ball upfield. Torsten Frieser shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Roel Van Basten flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Gainza controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Gainza shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Eoin Brand!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

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

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
27.6%
40.8%
31.6%

Scorers
Hugo Ortiz 9
Brendan Benjamin 28, 62
Maxence Tomczyk 73
Torsten Frieser 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Benjamin of Walsall

Match Ratings
1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
6
2.Christof Radet (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Will (DEF)
6
4.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
5.Sergio Averdijk (MID)
6
6.Roel Van Basten (MID)
6
7.Philipp Littbarski (MID)
6
8.Stuart Greig (MID)
6
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
11.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6
 
12.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
0
13.Wayne George (MID)
0
14.Mervin Greening (MID)
0

1.Eoin Brand (GK)
7
2.Kewullay Di Livio (DEF)
6
3.Pier G. Piacentini (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Brendan Lampard (DEF)
7
5.Stephen Hurst (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Martin (MID)
6
7.Morris Seaman (MID)
6
8.Arthur Hapgood (MID)yellow card
5
9.Torsten Frieser (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Brendan Benjamin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Pierpaolo Paschetta (ATT)
6
 
12.Jon Haynes (DEF)
6
13.Maxence Tomczyk (MID)goal scored
7
14.Teddy Dodd (ATT)
0