Match Report
| Norwich City | Norwich City |  |  | Chelsea | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | James Maher | James Maher | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cleto Savoldi | C. Savoldi |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 81 |  | Jón Vilhelm Hjartarson | J. Hjartarson | |||||||||
| Jacob Hulme | J. Hulme |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 78 |  | Godwin Aliyu | G. Aliyu | |||||||||
| Trevor Scales | T. Scales | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 78 | | Ásgeir Brynjarsson | Á. Brynjarsson | |||||||||
| Don Hansen | D. Hansen |  | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 | | Matt Rankin | M. Rankin | |||||||||
| Tim Shields | T. Shields | | 60 | D | | 5 | | M | 73 |  | Andrei Baicu | A. Baicu | |||||||||
| Alec Souness | A. Souness | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Scott Shields | S. Shields | |||||||||
| Pedro Vidal | P. Vidal |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 82 |  | Rodrigo Tavares | R. Tavares | |||||||||
| Trevor Elliott | T. Elliott | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 81 |  | Simon Knapp | S. Knapp | |||||||||
| Brian Cooke | B. Cooke | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 |  | Yevhen Kryvenko | Y. Kryvenko | |||||||||
| Seth Davis | S. Davis | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Alberto Cooper | A. Cooper | |||||||||
| Moussa Darbelet | M. Darbelet |  | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Ronnie Forbes | R. Forbes | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the first half underway!
3.31
0-0Scott Shields brings the ball forward. Scott Shields knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Shields.
4.07
Godwin Aliyu threads the ball through to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.28
Scott Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cleto Savoldi who gathers it comfortably.
10.56
0-0Rodrigo Tavares passes the ball forward to Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.07
Scott Shields sees space and advances. Scott Shields lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.42
Trevor Elliott knocks the ball forward to Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Rankin.
24.03
Ásgeir Brynjarsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares passes the ball forward to Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko shoots from long range but it flies wide!
26.57
0-0Matt Rankin makes a probing pass to Andrei Baicu. Andrei Baicu makes a simple pass to Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Cleto Savoldi easily smothers it.
32.14
0-0Trevor Scales barges into Yevhen Kryvenko. The referee calls over Trevor Scales and warns him to calm down! Yevhen Kryvenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.17
Scott Shields makes a probing pass to Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes heads the ball goalwards. Cleto Savoldi manages to gather it comfortably.
44.25
Scott Shields knocks the ball forward to Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Norwich City start the second half!
49.35
Andrei Baicu flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Cleto Savoldi!
51.52
Scott Shields sees a break and surges forward. Scott Shields plays a perfect one-two with Ronnie Forbes and rushes in on goal... Scott Shields tries a spectacular strike but somehow Cleto Savoldi manages to keep it out.
59.44
Andrei Baicu threads the ball through to Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
61.59
Pedro Vidal decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Vidal plays a perfect one-two with Seth Davis and rushes in on goal... Pedro Vidal shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
67.18
Pedro Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Davis. Seth Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.01
Rodrigo Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Forbes. Ronnie Forbes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Scales.
77.20
0-1Andrei Baicu kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Yevhen Kryvenko. Yevhen Kryvenko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.55
Ásgeir Brynjarsson kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.16
Matt Rankin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Knapp. Simon Knapp kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Cooper. Alberto Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Trevor Scales.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.1%
67.9%
Play Area
38.3%
42%
19.8%
Scorers