Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Millwall. A crowd of 13,306 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in great condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0Millwall start the match!
4.29
0-0Dean Thatcher sees a break and surges forward. Dean Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
8.31
0-0Magnus Moukoko advances with the ball. Magnus Moukoko plays a one-two with Daniel Jacobs and advances towards the goal... Magnus Moukoko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
10.14
Younès Boulmerka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eirik Soltvedt. With some swift thinking, Eirik Soltvedt plays the ball forward to Colin James. Colin James shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
15.12
Dean Thatcher takes it forward alone. Dean Thatcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Pim Hesp. Excellent save.
16.34
0-1With vision, Younès Boulmerka plays the ball forward to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell shoots from outside the area. The keeper, Pim Hesp, sees it late!! Goal for Millwall!
21.26
0-1Eirik Soltvedt comes in with a late challenge on Magnus Moukoko. Eirik Soltvedt is shown the yellow card! Magnus Moukoko runs off the knock.
22.15
With great vision, Younès Boulmerka plays the ball forward to Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher plays the ball forward to Colin James. Colin James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Pim Hesp manages to keep it out.
24.20
Dean Thatcher makes a simple pass to Colin James. Colin James shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.52
0-1Darius Neville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs laces a through ball forward to Tryggvi Lárusson. Tryggvi Lárusson plays a sublime one-two with Paul Heering and races in on goal... Younès Boulmerka clumsily knocks into Tryggvi Lárusson. Tryggvi Lárusson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.41
0-1Dean Thatcher makes a probing pass to Colin James. Colin James knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Gallagher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.20
Younès Boulmerka sees space and advances. Younès Boulmerka hits a low pass to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Pim Hesp keeps it out!
38.49
0-1Daniel Van Gobbel makes a simple pass to Dean Thatcher. With some swift thinking, Dean Thatcher plays the ball forward to Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.02
Daniel Van Gobbel advances with the ball. Daniel Van Gobbel chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Colin James. Colin James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Pim Hesp punches it away to safety.
40.41
0-1Magnus Moukoko catches Mick Vassell on the ankles. Magnus Moukoko is warned by the referee! Mick Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.29
Dean Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Colin James. Colin James knocks the ball forward to Andy Harley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
53.51
Younès Boulmerka knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
57.08
Mick Vassell knocks the ball forward to Colin James. Colin James tries a spectacular long range effort. Pim Hesp easily gets down and covers it.
59.37
Magnus Moukoko barges into Mick Vassell. Magnus Moukoko is shown the yellow card! Mick Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.05
0-1Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Simo Simonpoika replacing Daniel Van Gobbel and Andy Potts replacing Ronnie Gallagher .
61.07
Tryggvi Lárusson knocks the ball forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.21
Younès Boulmerka kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Andy Harley. Andy Harley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
66.21
Simo Simonpoika advances with the ball. Simo Simonpoika flicks a high pass forward. Colin James collects the pass. Colin James tries a spectacular long range effort. Pim Hesp gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
67.52
Simo Simonpoika brings the ball forward. Simo Simonpoika controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.57
Mick Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Potts. Andy Potts shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Pim Hesp!
71.32
Dean Thatcher brings the ball forward. Dean Thatcher shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Pim Hesp!
73.53
Fredrik Scholes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.03
Norwich City have made a substitution with Jason Bolton replacing Magnus Moukoko .Millwall have made a substitution with Julian Howey replacing Mick Vassell .
78.06
Fredrik Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Dion Owen collects the pass. Dion Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.18
Julian Howey threads a neat ball through to Andy Harley. Andy Harley shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Pim Hesp.
85.10
0-1Colin James takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Paul Heering chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
12
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
26.3%
73.7%
Play Area
40.8%
42.1%
17.1%
Scorers
| Mick Vassell 16 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pim Hesp of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pim Hesp (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Albert Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darius Neville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Natale Castellazzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 7. | Magnus Moukoko (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Tryggvi Lárusson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Heering (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jason Bolton (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marvin Black (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jimmy Kooiman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dan Sørensen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eirik Soltvedt (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Younès Boulmerka (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Fredrik Scholes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Thatcher (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Mick Vassell (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Dion Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronnie Gallagher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Harley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simo Simonpoika (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Julian Howey (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Andy Potts (ATT) | 6 | |