Match Report


WalsallWalsall     Norwich CityNorwich City
Phil WarbPhil Warb Christopher Terrell Christopher Terrell
Eoin BrandE. Brand73
G
1
G
67Nigel KitsonN. Kitson
Kewullay Di LivioK. Di Livio67
D
2
D
26Medhi WeberM. Weber
Pier G. PiacentiniP. Piacentini68
D
3
D
69Christof RadetC. Radet
Brendan LampardB. Lampard63
D
4
D
64Gianni CorradoG. Corrado
Stephen HurstS. Hurst63
D
5
D
63Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi
Rafael MartinR. Martin70
M
6captain
D
46Seth KirklandS. Kirkland
Morris SeamanM. Seaman71
M
captain7
M
42Nicky McManamanN. McManaman
Arthur HapgoodA. Hapgood72
M
8
M
65Philipp LittbarskiP. Littbarski
Pierpaolo PaschettaP. Paschetta71
A
9
A
68Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz
Brendan BenjaminB. Benjamin65
A
10
A
64Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza
Teddy DoddT. Dodd59
A
11
A
53Augusto BrownA. Brown
 
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone58
D
12
M
55Wayne GeorgeW. George
Edward MillsE. Mills59
M
13
A
37Sol PottsS. Potts
Maxence TomczykM. Tomczyk57
M
14
M
31Brian WeaverB. Weaver

Ski France
today's match is sponsored by Ski France
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 9,012 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.


0.00
The first half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
6.51
Arthur Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.33
Gianni Corrado barges into Teddy Dodd. The referee calls over Gianni Corrado and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Dodd stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.13
Rafael Martin threads a neat ball through to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
10.29
Philipp Littbarski barges into Arthur Hapgood. Philipp Littbarski is shown the yellow card! Arthur Hapgood stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.26
Kewullay Di Livio threads the ball through to Rafael Martin. With great vision, Rafael Martin plays the ball forward to Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.29
Ricardo Gainza clumsily knocks into Morris Seaman. Ricardo Gainza is shown the yellow card! Morris Seaman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.54
Seth Kirkland makes a beautiful solo run. Seth Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.34
Morris Seaman pushes mid-way up the pitch. Morris Seaman makes a probing pass to Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.29
Rafael Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
32.22
Nicky McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augusto Brown. Augusto Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Brand who gathers it comfortably.
33.41
Philipp Littbarski changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Philipp Littbarski whips in a cross ball towards Nicky McManaman. Nicky McManaman flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicky McManaman!
45.00
Arthur Hapgood kicks a strong pass forward to Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Kirkland.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Walsall players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Walsall get the second half underway!
47.03
Morris Seaman knocks the ball forward to Stephen Hurst. Stephen Hurst threads the ball through to Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.53
Walter Triuzzi catches Kewullay Di Livio on the ankles. Walter Triuzzi is given a warning by the referee! Kewullay Di Livio runs off the knock.
53.13
Nicky McManaman hits a low pass to Augusto Brown. Augusto Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier G. Piacentini.
55.20
Rafael Martin receives the ball from a throw-in from Morris Seaman. Rafael Martin threads a neat ball through to Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.46
Brendan Benjamin sees Teddy Dodd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nigel Kitson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.30
Nicky McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Augusto Brown collects the pass. Augusto Brown runs straight at the defence! Augusto Brown strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.09
Nicky McManaman catches Pierpaolo Paschetta on the ankles. Nicky McManaman is warned by the referee! Pierpaolo Paschetta stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.33
Augusto Brown clumsily knocks into Arthur Hapgood. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Hapgood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.20
Philipp Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Augusto Brown. Augusto Brown is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
79.25
Ricardo Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Augusto Brown controls it well on his chest. Augusto Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
83.08
Rafael Martin barges into Nicky McManaman. The referee calls over Rafael Martin and shows him a yellow card! Nicky McManaman runs off the knock.
84.52
Brendan Lampard brings the ball forward. Brendan Lampard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Brendan Lampard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin knocks the ball forward to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Paschetta. Pierpaolo Paschetta connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Walsall

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

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
24.2%
47%
28.8%

Scorers
Teddy Dodd 55
Rafael Martin 60
Ricardo Gainza 22
Nicky McManaman 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Dodd of Walsall

Match Ratings
1.Eoin Brand (GK)
6
2.Kewullay Di Livio (DEF)
6
3.Pier G. Piacentini (DEF)
6
4.Brendan Lampard (DEF)
7
5.Stephen Hurst (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Martin (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Morris Seaman (MID)
7
8.Arthur Hapgood (MID)
7
9.Pierpaolo Paschetta (ATT)
6
10.Brendan Benjamin (ATT)
6
11.Teddy Dodd (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
0
13.Edward Mills (MID)
0
14.Maxence Tomczyk (MID)
0

1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
6
2.Medhi Weber (DEF)
6
3.Christof Radet (DEF)
6
4.Gianni Corrado (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
5
6.Seth Kirkland (DEF)
6
7.Nicky McManaman (MID)goal scored
8
8.Philipp Littbarski (MID)yellow card
7
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
6
10.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Augusto Brown (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Wayne George (MID)
0
13.Sol Potts (ATT)
0
14.Brian Weaver (MID)
0