Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| James Merson | J. Merson |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 80 |  | Cleto Savoldi | C. Savoldi | |||||||||
| Anthony Minto | A. Minto | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Jacob Hulme | J. Hulme | |||||||||
| Richard James | R. James |  | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Danijel Guinia | D. Guinia | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Viviani | V. Viviani | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Trevor Scales | T. Scales | |||||||||
| Luke Rufus | L. Rufus | | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Don Hansen | D. Hansen | |||||||||
| Joao Carvalho | J. Carvalho |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Alec Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Samuel Santos | S. Santos | | 77 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Pedro Vidal | P. Vidal | |||||||||
| Brendan Salmon | B. Salmon | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Trevor Elliott | T. Elliott | |||||||||
| Harry Lawrence | H. Lawrence | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Brian Cooke | B. Cooke | |||||||||
| Robert Atherton | R. Atherton | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Seth Davis | S. Davis | |||||||||
| Anthony McManaman | A. McManaman | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Moussa Darbelet | M. Darbelet | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 18,754 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Blackpool and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Blackpool and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off and get the match underway!
6.34
0-0Pedro Vidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.57
0-0Samuel Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman flicks the ball with his head. Cleto Savoldi manages to gather it comfortably.
10.14
Pedro Vidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Davis. Seth Davis goes all the way! Seth Davis tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.47
Luke Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Santos. Samuel Santos makes a simple pass to Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
14.57
Brendan Salmon makes a simple pass to Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.58
Luke Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Carvalho. Joao Carvalho makes a simple pass to Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.26
Joao Carvalho makes a simple pass to Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Cleto Savoldi.
27.34
Alec Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moussa Darbelet. Moussa Darbelet lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.57
Joao Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
33.33
Samuel Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.14
0-1Pedro Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Moussa Darbelet. Moussa Darbelet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Blackpool kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
Jacob Hulme threads the ball through to Trevor Elliott. Trevor Elliott threads the ball through to Seth Davis. Seth Davis goes all the way! Seth Davis takes a shot at goal. It's there!! James Merson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.06
Trevor Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moussa Darbelet. Moussa Darbelet goes all the way! Moussa Darbelet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Moussa Darbelet!
59.06
Samuel Santos passes the ball forward to Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Cleto Savoldi.
66.57
Don Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Vidal. Pedro Vidal takes it forward alone. Pedro Vidal shoots from long range. James Merson easily smothers it.
69.32
Joao Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence shoots from 25 yards. Cleto Savoldi easily smothers it.
71.26
0-3Trevor Elliott barges into Joao Carvalho. The referee calls over Trevor Elliott and warns him to calm down! Joao Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.55
0-3Brian Cooke barges into Anthony Minto. The referee calls over Brian Cooke and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Minto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.39
0-3Alec Souness knocks the ball forward to Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke makes a probing pass to Moussa Darbelet but he's offside!
78.55
Joao Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Cleto Savoldi had no chance!! Goal for Blackpool!
83.03
Pedro Vidal makes a simple pass to Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke goes all the way! Brian Cooke rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.14
Brendan Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Atherton. Robert Atherton plays a perfect one-two with Anthony McManaman and rushes in on goal... Robert Atherton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Robert Atherton scores for Blackpool!!
90.00
Joao Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Cleto Savoldi easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
22.2%
47.2%
30.6%
Scorers
| Harry Lawrence 79 Robert Atherton 87 | Moussa Darbelet 38, 51 Seth Davis 47 |