Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 6,520 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Norwich City and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Norwich City and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.
0.00
Bristol City kick off!
2.11
Linus Lindemann makes a probing pass to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto cuts inside the box! Marco Bertotto takes a shot at goal. Nigel Kitson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.02
Andre Marques threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.50
Linus Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ramirez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Ramirez puts a great ball through. Graham Serrant runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
12.01
Roel Van Basten knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
15.06
Philipp Littbarski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
16.45
Michael Naylor changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Michael Naylor shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Nigel Kitson manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.51
Roel Van Basten hacks Graham Serrant from behind! The referee brings Roel Van Basten to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Serrant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.42
Bristol City are dictating the run of play here today.
28.14
Jimmy Dekker picks a pass forward to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Nigel Kitson. Excellent save.
30.37
Alexander Will flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Hugo Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti shoots from long range. Aladino Maiuri effortlessly gets down and covers it.
32.48
Alexander Will flicks a high pass forward. Roel Van Basten controls it well on his chest. Roel Van Basten makes a beautiful solo run. Roel Van Basten shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
34.00
Gianni Corrado flicks a high ball forward to Christof Radet who gracefully takes it down. Christof Radet advances with the ball. Christof Radet lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Aladino Maiuri!
39.57
Michael Naylor hits a low pass to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant whips in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
44.33
With imagination, Alexander Will laces a weighted ball forward to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten hits a low pass to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
49.45
Alexander Will flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortiz collects the pass. Hugo Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.46
Edmundo Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Pablo Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Marco Bertotto who takes it down. Marco Bertotto plays a sublime one-two with Graham Serrant and races in on goal... Marco Bertotto shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.21
Sergio Averdijk hits a low pass to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
60.48
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with John Gemmill replacing Juan Torres, Dale Edworthy replacing Jimmy Dekker and Dominic Law replacing Edmundo Carmona .
65.46
Christof Radet takes a quick throw-in, which Sergio Averdijk takes on the chest. Sergio Averdijk kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza plays a scrappy one-two with Sergio Averdijk and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ricardo Gainza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Aladino Maiuri smothers it!
71.00
Christof Radet darts forward. Christof Radet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Aladino Maiuri.
73.25
Sergio Averdijk flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Gainza collects the pass. Ricardo Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City!
79.21
Andre Marques comes in with a late challenge on Manuele Bonfanti. Andre Marques is warned by the referee! Manuele Bonfanti stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.41
Michael Naylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Edworthy. Dale Edworthy runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Dale Edworthy provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Nigel Kitson.
83.56
Dale Edworthy sees Marco Bertotto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Bertotto plays a sublime one-two with John Gemmill and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Marco Bertotto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
84.56
Dominic Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Marques. Andre Marques flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Bertotto but the linesman indicates offside!
85.28
Dominic Law surges forward with the ball. Dominic Law darts forward. Dominic Law whips in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Nigel Kitson.
86.38
Corner kick to Bristol City. Pablo Ramirez plays it to the far post. Ricardo Gainza gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
87.19
Pablo Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto hits a low pass to Pablo Ramirez. Some silky footwork from Pablo Ramirez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Nigel Kitson reads it well. Good save!
90.00
Manuele Bonfanti barges into Dominic Law. Manuele Bonfanti is warned by the referee! Dominic Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
36.2%
38.8%
25%
Scorers
| Ricardo Gainza 49 Manuele Bonfanti 73 | Marco Bertotto 2, 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Bertotto of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nigel Kitson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christof Radet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alexander Will (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ricardo Gainza (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Manuele Bonfanti (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Walter Triuzzi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne George (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mervin Greening (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Aladino Maiuri (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlton Hibbs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edmundo Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Lindemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Michael Naylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pablo Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jimmy Dekker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graham Serrant (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marco Bertotto (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
| 12. | John Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dale Edworthy (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 7 | |












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