Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     MillwallMillwall
Computer Player Computer Player James Hayes James Hayes
Omer BrookingO. Brooking64
G
1
G
56Shabani MargueriteS. Marguerite
Ian GranttI. Grantt56
D
2
D
55Yoann DemontY. Demont
Terry TolleyT. Tolley55
D
3
D
55Daguyl AntunesD. Antunes
Jakob HelmerJ. Helmer54
D
captain4
D
60Eugenio HierroE. Hierro
Toni LaigleT. Laigle61
M
5captain
M
62George BloomerG. Bloomer
Arno HässlerA. Hässler56
M
6
M
53Warren DixonW. Dixon
Mariano AppoloniM. Appoloni55
M
7
M
61Wes WrightW. Wright
Julian GentoJ. Gento54
M
8
M
49John BurleyJ. Burley
Clive HughesC. Hughes58
A
9
A
71Leon RedknappL. Redknapp
Darren PearceD. Pearce55
A
10
A
55Andy JohnstoneA. Johnstone
Steve CharltonS. Charlton51
A
11
A
54Carl EhioguC. Ehiogu
 
Arthur ChristieA. Christie59
G
12
D
51Elena RedondoE. Redondo
Brendan BallB. Ball53
M
13
M
53Guillermo MarquitosG. Marquitos
Enzo CristanteE. Cristante53
D
14
A
49Stephane NappiS. Nappi

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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 Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Norwich City and Millwall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Kahn.


0.00
Millwall start the match!
3.19
Arno Hässler kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Gento. Julian Gento whips in a cross ball towards Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce flicks the ball with his head. Shabani Marguerite didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.54
Ian Grantt passes the ball forward to Toni Laigle. Toni Laigle chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes plays a one-two with Steve Charlton and rushes in on goal... Clive Hughes cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
8.25
Julian Gento catches George Bloomer on the ankles. Julian Gento is warned by the referee! George Bloomer runs off the knock.
12.29
Warren Dixon chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Ehiogu. Carl Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone plays a one-two with Wes Wright and advances towards the goal... Terry Tolley barges into Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
14.27
Wes Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.23
Yoann Demont passes the ball forward to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.52
Daguyl Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Wright. Wes Wright hits a low pass to Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Omer Brooking manages to gather it.
24.28
Daguyl Antunes plays the ball forward to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp sees Andy Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Johnstone shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
28.20
Ian Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Arno Hässler collects the pass. Arno Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Gento. Julian Gento whips in a cross ball towards Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.13
Warren Dixon darts forward. Warren Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.03
Without breaking stride, Ian Grantt plays the ball forward to Mariano Appoloni. With great vision, Mariano Appoloni plays the ball forward to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shabani Marguerite who gathers it comfortably.
36.56
George Bloomer flicks a high ball forward to Andy Johnstone who takes it down. Andy Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Wes Wright. Wes Wright whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.30
George Bloomer decides to run forward with the ball. George Bloomer threads a neat ball through to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Norwich City kicking off!
47.27
Julian Gento sees Arno Hässler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Hughes. Clive Hughes makes a simple pass, allowing Darren Pearce to run into the box. Darren Pearce makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.42
Ian Grantt chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton passes the ball forward but Darren Pearce is offside!
60.21
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Elena Redondo replacing Yoann Demont and Stephane Nappi replacing Andy Johnstone .
63.55
With imagination, Terry Tolley plays the ball forward to Ian Grantt. Ian Grantt makes a simple pass to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Pearce and advances towards the goal... Steve Charlton shoots from just inside the box. Shabani Marguerite is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.58
Eugenio Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Dixon. Warren Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Nappi. Stephane Nappi makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.59
Elena Redondo plays the ball forward to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp hits a low pass to Carl Ehiogu. Carl Ehiogu shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.18
Arno Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Appoloni controls it well on his chest. Mariano Appoloni knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Hässler. Arno Hässler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Shabani Marguerite reads it well. Great keeping!
73.13
Mariano Appoloni sees Clive Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Hughes makes a great pass forward. Steve Charlton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.41
Toni Laigle receives the ball from a throw-in from Arno Hässler. With vision, Toni Laigle laces a weighted ball forward to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.53
Millwall have made a substitution with Guillermo Marquitos replacing George Bloomer .
81.58
Showing composure, Julian Gento plays the ball forward to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.23
Daguyl Antunes hits a low pass to John Burley. John Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Nappi. Stephane Nappi shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Omer Brooking.
84.14
It's a corner kick. John Burley loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Toni Laigle jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
87.38
Arno Hässler sees Steve Charlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Charlton plays a one-two with Darren Pearce and advances towards the goal... Steve Charlton takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Mariano Appoloni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Toni Laigle. Toni Laigle knocks the ball forward to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Millwall
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%

Scorers
Darren Pearce 47
Steve Charlton 64
Andy Johnstone 14
Leon Redknapp 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Redknapp of Millwall

Match Ratings
1.Omer Brooking (GK)
7
2.Ian Grantt (DEF)
7
3.Terry Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Jakob Helmer (DEF)
6
5.Toni Laigle (MID)
7
6.Arno Hässler (MID)
7
7.Mariano Appoloni (MID)
6
8.Julian Gento (MID)
6
9.Clive Hughes (ATT)
7
10.Darren Pearce (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Steve Charlton (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Arthur Christie (GK)
0
13.Brendan Ball (MID)
0
14.Enzo Cristante (DEF)
0

1.Shabani Marguerite (GK)
7
2.Yoann Demont (DEF)
6
3.Daguyl Antunes (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
6
5.George Bloomer (MID)
7
6.Warren Dixon (MID)
7
7.Wes Wright (MID)
7
8.John Burley (MID)
6
9.Leon Redknapp (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Andy Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Carl Ehiogu (ATT)
6
 
12.Elena Redondo (DEF)
6
13.Guillermo Marquitos (MID)
6
14.Stephane Nappi (ATT)
6