Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Omer BrookingO. Brooking64
G
1
G
58Marvin GoodwinM. Goodwin
Ian GranttI. Grantt56
D
2
D
62Christian BaslerC. Basler
Terry TolleyT. Tolley55
D
3
D
58Andy HutchisonA. Hutchison
Jakob HelmerJ. Helmer54
D
captain4
D
56Seth WoodcockS. Woodcock
Toni LaigleT. Laigle61
M
5
D
56Billy DaviesB. Davies
Arno HässlerA. Hässler56
M
6
M
65Ruel StewartR. Stewart
Mariano AppoloniM. Appoloni55
M
7
M
56Graham BowerG. Bower
Harvey YoungH. Young53
M
8captain
M
54Billy SummerbellB. Summerbell
Clive HughesC. Hughes58
A
9
A
64Alex BoothA. Booth
Darren PearceD. Pearce55
A
10
A
58Oliver KoschmiederO. Koschmieder
Steve CharltonS. Charlton51
A
11
A
56Graham MarshallG. Marshall
 
Arthur ChristieA. Christie59
G
12
D
55Moritz EiltsM. Eilts
Brendan BallB. Ball53
M
13
M
51Tijani SimonsT. Simons
Enzo CristanteE. Cristante53
D
14
M
50Ferry De GrootF. De Groot

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 11,798 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Burbage.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
2.24
Ruel Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Summerbell. Billy Summerbell shoots from long range. Omer Brooking gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
3.35
With some swift thinking, Graham Bower plays the ball forward to Graham Marshall. Graham Marshall threads a neat, attacking ball through to Oliver Koschmieder. Some silky footwork from Oliver Koschmieder provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Omer Brooking comfortably gets down and covers it.
12.54
Ian Grantt passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mariano Appoloni. Mariano Appoloni takes it forward alone. Mariano Appoloni plays a one-two with Darren Pearce and rushes in on goal... Billy Davies clumsily knocks into Mariano Appoloni. Mariano Appoloni appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
14.23
Christian Basler darts forward. With a delightful solo run, Christian Basler stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Basler rushes past Terry Tolley! Christian Basler comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Omer Brooking is on top of it.
16.24
Graham Bower makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Bower passes the ball forward but Oliver Koschmieder is offside!
18.01
Arno Hässler chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Charlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.40
Ian Grantt threads the ball through to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
26.31
Arno Hässler sees Clive Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Hughes threads the ball through to Steve Charlton but he's offside!
33.09
Billy Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Bower. Graham Bower threads a neat ball through to Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
38.23
With a delightful solo run, Graham Bower stretches the opposition's defence. Graham Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.53
Terry Tolley threads the ball through to Mariano Appoloni. Mariano Appoloni threads a neat ball through to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Billy Summerbell advances with the ball. Billy Summerbell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City switch their attack play to Shoot From Distance and their overall play to Attacking. The Norwich City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
47.23
Mariano Appoloni hacks Christian Basler from behind! Mariano Appoloni is warned by the referee! Christian Basler stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.58
Jakob Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Appoloni. Mariano Appoloni changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mariano Appoloni rushes past Seth Woodcock! Some silky footwork from Mariano Appoloni provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
51.36
Ruel Stewart threads a neat ball through to Graham Bower. Graham Bower plays a quick one-two with Alex Booth and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Graham Bower provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Jakob Helmer!
53.18
Ian Grantt sees a break and surges forward. Ian Grantt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Marvin Goodwin gets down and covers it.
54.24
Terry Tolley sees space and advances. Terry Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Appoloni. Mariano Appoloni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.57
With some swift thinking, Jakob Helmer plays the ball forward to Arno Hässler. Arno Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Woodcock.
60.38
Mariano Appoloni comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Stewart. The referee brings Mariano Appoloni to one side and gives him another warning! Ruel Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.22
Ruel Stewart threads the ball through to Alex Booth. Alex Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. Omer Brooking comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.18
Ian Grantt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano Appoloni. With vision, Mariano Appoloni plays the ball forward to Steve Charlton. Steve Charlton shoots from long range but it is miles over!
69.49
Ruel Stewart knocks the ball forward to Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Graham Marshall through on goal. Some silky footwork from Graham Marshall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.59
Arno Hässler threads a neat ball through to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce shoots from long range. Darren Pearce scores for Norwich City!!
83.53
Alex Booth sees Oliver Koschmieder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Koschmieder plays a one-two with Alex Booth and rushes in on goal... Oliver Koschmieder makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
85.19
Terry Tolley punts the ball hopefully upfield. Mariano Appoloni shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Oliver Koschmieder kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Marshall. Graham Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Darren Pearce 74
Oliver Koschmieder 38
Graham Marshall 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Koschmieder of Brighton and Hove Albion

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

1.Marvin Goodwin (GK)
6
2.Christian Basler (DEF)
7
3.Andy Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.Seth Woodcock (DEF)
6
5.Billy Davies (DEF)
6
6.Ruel Stewart (MID)
6
7.Graham Bower (MID)
8
8.Billy Summerbell (MID)
6
9.Alex Booth (ATT)
6
10.Oliver Koschmieder (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Graham Marshall (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Moritz Eilts (DEF)
0
13.Tijani Simons (MID)
0
14.Ferry De Groot (MID)
0