Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 13,981 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
0.00
0-0Milton Keynes Dons start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.31
1-0Edward Shaw threads a neat ball through to Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari plays a sublime one-two with Lee Smith and races in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Lamberto Di Bari provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lamberto Di Bari!
8.17
1-0Markus Wendel kicks a strong pass forward to Max Bellamy. Max Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Postiga. Ricardo Postiga plays a quick one-two with Anthony Jackson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ricardo Postiga provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
14.14
1-0Adam Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Billy Wetherall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Max Bellamy. Max Bellamy knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.09
1-0Adam Lisbie hacks Edward Shaw from behind! The referee brings Adam Lisbie to one side and gives him a warning! Edward Shaw stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.21
Adam Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
22.21
1-0Antonio Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Edward Shaw holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Lee Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lee Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Di Bari but the linesman indicates offside!
27.27
1-0Thierry Monk knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall passes the ball forward to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Natale Castellazzi.
30.50
With some swift thinking, Thierry Monk plays the ball forward to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
32.52
Edward Shaw makes an attacking run forward. Edward Shaw plays a scrappy one-two with David Milligan and advances towards the goal... Edward Shaw tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.26
David Milligan comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Monk. The referee warns David Milligan to calm down! Thierry Monk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.09
2-0Antonio Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Edward Shaw who takes it down. Edward Shaw threads the ball through into the box. Some world-class footwork from Antonio Quaresma provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Graeme Cooke steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.29
Natale Castellazzi threads the ball through to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma makes a simple pass to David Milligan. David Milligan makes a defence splitting pass to Edward Shaw. Some good footwork from Edward Shaw provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
48.44
Albert Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Quaresma plays the ball forward to Lee Smith. Lee Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
51.05
Antonio Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari passes the ball forward but Stefan Brückner is offside!
53.38
Ricardo Postiga passes the ball forward to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Albert Lopez is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
54.37
Corner kick to Milton Keynes Dons. Ricardo Postiga plays it short to Graeme Cooke. Graeme Cooke cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Albert Lopez happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.13
Natale Castellazzi breaks forward. Natale Castellazzi advances with the ball. Natale Castellazzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Smith but he's offside!
66.34
Max Bellamy plays the ball forward to Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie shoots from distance. Pim Hesp gets down and covers it.
72.31
Stefan Brückner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Shaw. Edward Shaw tries a spectacular long range effort but Robert Peckham is on top of it.
73.31
Graeme Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Billy Wetherall collects the pass. Billy Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Max Bellamy but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.32
2-0Norwich City have made 3 substitutions with Ian Waters replacing Natale Castellazzi, Jason Bolton replacing Antonio Quaresma and Daniel Jacobs replacing Stefan Brückner .
78.35
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.31
Ricardo Postiga changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pim Hesp is on top of it.
81.17
Ricardo Postiga passes the ball forward to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.19
Adam Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Postiga who takes it down. Ricardo Postiga passes the ball forward to Billy Wetherall. Billy Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
89.01
David Milligan barges into Max Bellamy. The referee brings David Milligan to one side and gives him another warning! Max Bellamy runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28.2%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edward Shaw of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pim Hesp (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Albert Lopez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marvin Black (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Natale Castellazzi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jimmy Kooiman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edward Shaw (MID) |  | 10 |
| 7. | Antonio Quaresma (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Lee Smith (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stefan Brückner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lamberto Di Bari (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ian Waters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jason Bolton (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniel Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Robert Peckham (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Markus Wendel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graeme Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adam Lisbie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Max Bellamy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Thierry Monk (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Anthony Jackson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Wetherall (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jon Mckay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Gordon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Potts (ATT) | 0 | |