Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 8,720 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.10
0-0Alexander Oliver decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.41
0-0David Wieser flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Prieto. Sebastian Prieto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Noah Sammer manages to gather it comfortably.
10.11
Arouna Dindane chips the ball to his team mate, Vesa Falt. Vesa Falt shoots from outside the area. Noah Sammer easily smothers it.
24.55
0-0Ashley Wallwork controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.24
Jan Krüger flicks the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Chianese. Giuliano Chianese knocks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi shoots from 25 yards. Noah Sammer easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Walsall get the second half underway!
47.44
Giuliano Chianese makes a simple pass to Sebastian Prieto. Sebastian Prieto finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
49.23
Ashley Wallwork makes a probing pass to Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.43
0-0Syd Summerbee catches Vesa Falt on the ankles. Syd Summerbee is shown the yellow card! Vesa Falt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.40
David Wieser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vesa Falt. Vesa Falt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Summerbee.
65.37
Jan Krüger passes the ball forward to Giuliano Chianese. Giuliano Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi plays a perfect one-two with Sebastian Prieto and rushes in on goal... Graziano Brocchi shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
72.53
David Wieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Prieto. Sebastian Prieto shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.17
0-0Giuliano Chianese hacks Paolo Cervantes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Cervantes runs off the knock.
83.33
Armin Dörner makes a probing pass to Paolo Cervantes. Paolo Cervantes threads the ball through to Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
27.5%
49.3%
23.2%