Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Notts CountyNotts County
Christopher TerrellChristopher Terrell Andrew Blight Andrew Blight
Nigel KitsonN. Kitson67
G
1
G
56Romero P. VicenteR. Vicente
Gianni CorradoG. Corrado64
D
2
D
63Joe VassellJ. Vassell
Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi63
D
captain3
D
60Jose Fortes SanchezJ. Sanchez
Billy SouthgateB. Southgate41
D
4
D
58Jason DrydenJ. Dryden
Nicky McManamanN. McManaman42
M
5
D
53Omer VieiraO. Vieira
Wayne GeorgeW. George55
M
6
M
70Titus CooperT. Cooper
Philipp LittbarskiP. Littbarski65
M
7captain
M
59Ashley BeagrieA. Beagrie
Ovidiu RipanuO. Ripanu39
M
8
M
57Peter MaddisonP. Maddison
Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti62
A
9
A
71Abel VianaA. Viana
Sol PottsS. Potts37
A
10
A
70Eric SikoraE. Sikora
Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza65
A
11
A
60Juan-Carlos HerreroJ. Herrero
 
Mervin GreeningM. Greening41
M
12
M
53Darren CookeD. Cooke
Lee LawrenceL. Lawrence41
M
13
D
51Scott HulmeS. Hulme
Steve KirklandS. Kirkland37
M
14
D
48Seth VernazzaS. Vernazza

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Notts County. A crowd of 9,866 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
The whistle blows and Notts County get the match underway!
3.16
Juan-Carlos Herrero clumsily knocks into Billy Southgate. Juan-Carlos Herrero is warned by the referee! Billy Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.04
Ricardo Gainza darts forward. Ricardo Gainza shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
8.25
Jason Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Sanchez. Jose Fortes Sanchez plays the ball forward to Peter Maddison. Peter Maddison knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
10.20
Ashley Beagrie makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.13
Peter Maddison knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
14.36
Jose Fortes Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.11
Gianni Corrado flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Littbarski who takes it down. Philipp Littbarski flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Gainza who takes it down. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.04
Manuele Bonfanti flicks a high ball forward to Sol Potts who takes it down. Sol Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Sanchez.
27.06
Wayne George threads a neat ball through to Nicky McManaman. Nicky McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.35
Titus Cooper knocks the ball forward to Peter Maddison. Peter Maddison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.02
Jose Fortes Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Maddison. Peter Maddison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Viana. Abel Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Maddison. Peter Maddison jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Nigel Kitson. Excellent save.
39.28
Philipp Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne George. Wayne George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ovidiu Ripanu. Ovidiu Ripanu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Vicente who gathers it comfortably.
42.10
Nicky McManaman hits a low pass to Ovidiu Ripanu. Ovidiu Ripanu tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
44.12
Jose Fortes Sanchez clumsily knocks into Nicky McManaman. The referee brings Jose Fortes Sanchez to one side and gives him a warning! Nicky McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Billy Southgate makes a probing pass to Gianni Corrado. Gianni Corrado makes a probing pass to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski plays a quick one-two with Manuele Bonfanti and rushes in on goal... Philipp Littbarski side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
47.54
With a delightful solo run, Peter Maddison stretches the opposition's defence. Peter Maddison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianni Corrado.
48.48
Jose Fortes Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Cooper. With a delightful solo run, Titus Cooper stretches the opposition's defence. Titus Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora makes a deft header. The ball strikes Walter Triuzzi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
53.18
Billy Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Wayne George controls it well on his chest. Wayne George threads the ball through to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski makes a probing pass between the defence to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is blocked by Joe Vassell's outstretched leg.
54.19
Titus Cooper catches Sol Potts on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sol Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.18
Ovidiu Ripanu comes in with a late challenge on Titus Cooper. The referee warns Ovidiu Ripanu to calm down! Titus Cooper stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.41
Gianni Corrado chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.16
Notts County have made a substitution with Scott Hulme replacing Ashley Beagrie .
67.07
Walter Triuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski sees Sol Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Potts finds some space and shoots from distance but Romero P. Vicente is on top of it.
69.46
Titus Cooper threads a neat ball through to Abel Viana. Abel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Maddison. Peter Maddison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.57
Billy Southgate makes a simple pass to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti whips in a cross ball towards Nicky McManaman. Nicky McManaman flicks the ball with his head. Romero P. Vicente manages to gather it comfortably.
72.30
Billy Southgate comes in with a late challenge on Abel Viana. The referee calls over Billy Southgate and shows him a yellow card! Abel Viana runs off the knock.
77.19
Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Darren Cooke replacing Omer Vieira and Seth Vernazza replacing Eric Sikora .
79.48
Walter Triuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Wayne George holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne George knocks the ball forward to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City!
85.45
Wayne George makes a simple pass to Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti advances inside the box! Manuele Bonfanti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Southgate laces a weighted ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Sol Potts who takes it down. Sol Potts shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Notts County
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
27.4%
43.8%
28.8%

Scorers
Philipp Littbarski 20
Manuele Bonfanti 79, 85
Eric Sikora 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuele Bonfanti of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
6
2.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
3.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
6
4.Billy Southgate (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Nicky McManaman (MID)
6
6.Wayne George (MID)
7
7.Philipp Littbarski (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ovidiu Ripanu (MID)
5
9.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Sol Potts (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
7
 
12.Mervin Greening (MID)
0
13.Lee Lawrence (MID)
0
14.Steve Kirkland (MID)
0

1.Romero P. Vicente (GK)
6
2.Joe Vassell (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF)
6
4.Jason Dryden (DEF)
6
5.Omer Vieira (DEF)
6
6.Titus Cooper (MID)yellow card
6
7.Ashley Beagrie (MID)
6
8.Peter Maddison (MID)
7
9.Abel Viana (ATT)
6
10.Eric Sikora (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Juan-Carlos Herrero (ATT)
6
 
12.Darren Cooke (MID)
6
13.Scott Hulme (DEF)
6
14.Seth Vernazza (DEF)
6