Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     LiverpoolLiverpool
Computer Player Computer Player Jay Livermore Jay Livermore
Andres HelgueraA. Helguera69
G
1
G
76Anthony TudorA. Tudor
Gavin CampbellG. Campbell78
D
2
D
69Danny LaycockD. Laycock
Bernard BerthelinB. Berthelin66
D
3captain
D
78Andy ElliottA. Elliott
Robin BerendsenR. Berendsen66
D
4
D
78Youri ChislenkoY. Chislenko
Danny ParkerD. Parker72
M
5
D
69Jody DaviesJ. Davies
Steve RobinsonS. Robinson68
M
6
M
72Gavin PhilipsG. Philips
Graham MooreG. Moore64
M
7
M
81Alan SherwoodA. Sherwood
Andy BrightonA. Brighton60
M
8
M
79Mitica ZeklosM. Zeklos
Aladino SarliA. Sarli73
A
9
A
71James WrightJ. Wright
Anthony WeirA. Weir71
A
captain10
A
82Klas NordahlK. Nordahl
Robert GascoigneR. Gascoigne69
A
11
A
68Jose Fortes MolownyJ. Molowny
 
Craig HendersonC. Henderson64
A
12
D
68Jason JobsonJ. Jobson
Paolo PearsonP. Pearson63
G
13
M
69Adam RowettA. Rowett
Malcolm WilcoxM. Wilcox63
D
14
A
70Fredrik ByrneF. Byrne

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Liverpool. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.


0.00
Liverpool kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
Graham Moore takes it forward alone. Graham Moore cuts inside the box! Graham Moore side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
3.44
Mitica Zeklos flicks the ball to his team mate, Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.48
Aladino Sarli comes in with a late challenge on Andy Elliott. Aladino Sarli is warned by the referee! Andy Elliott carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.32
Gavin Philips makes a probing pass to James Wright. James Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.15
Mitica Zeklos makes an attacking run forward. Mitica Zeklos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.25
Danny Laycock makes a probing pass to Alan Sherwood. Alan Sherwood makes a simple pass to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Andres Helguera.
15.27
Mitica Zeklos takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Andres Helguera gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
18.03
Steve Robinson laces a weighted ball forward to Aladino Sarli. Aladino Sarli shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Anthony Tudor manages to gather it comfortably.
20.23
Alan Sherwood sees Jose Fortes Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Andres Helguera!
21.08
Youri Chislenko flicks a high pass forward. Alan Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Klas Nordahl who brings the ball under control. Klas Nordahl shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.19
Gavin Campbell barges into Klas Nordahl. Gavin Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Klas Nordahl carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.11
Robin Berendsen runs forward with the ball. Robin Berendsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Weir. Anthony Weir knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Sarli. Aladino Sarli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.51
Robert Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Andy Elliott. Robert Gascoigne is given a warning by the referee! Andy Elliott runs off the knock.
40.20
Bernard Berthelin comes in with a late challenge on Klas Nordahl. Bernard Berthelin is warned by the referee! Klas Nordahl gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
42.58
Youri Chislenko kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Sherwood. Alan Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Molowny. Jose Fortes Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards James Wright. James Wright rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Paolo Pearson replacing Steve Robinson. Liverpool 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 whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
47.50
Gavin Campbell hacks Jose Fortes Molowny from behind! Gavin Campbell is shown the yellow card! Jose Fortes Molowny runs off the knock.
49.00
Paolo Pearson passes the ball forward to Anthony Weir. Anthony Weir flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Jody Davies blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
57.59
Graham Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Weir. Anthony Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.50
Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Adam Rowett replacing Mitica Zeklos and Fredrik Byrne replacing Klas Nordahl .
61.53
Andy Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Rowett. Adam Rowett threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Molowny. Jose Fortes Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Byrne. Fredrik Byrne makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
65.16
Alan Sherwood flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Byrne who gracefully takes it down. Fredrik Byrne whips in a cross ball towards James Wright. James Wright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Andres Helguera manages to keep it out.
67.51
Graham Moore flicks a high ball forward to Aladino Sarli who takes it down. Aladino Sarli threads the ball through into the box. Anthony Weir cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.36
Paolo Pearson threads a neat ball through to Anthony Weir. Anthony Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
77.09
Norwich City have made a substitution with Craig Henderson replacing Aladino Sarli and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Liverpool have made a substitution with Jason Jobson replacing Youri Chislenko .
79.27
Andy Brighton clumsily knocks into Gavin Philips. The referee calls over Andy Brighton and warns him to calm down! Gavin Philips runs off the knock.
81.19
Graham Moore makes an attacking run forward. Graham Moore runs straight at the defence! Graham Moore muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.24
Gavin Philips flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Molowny controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.46
Adam Rowett sees Jose Fortes Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Molowny sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
87.38
Adam Rowett makes an attacking run forward. Adam Rowett finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.06
Adam Rowett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Molowny. Jose Fortes Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards James Wright. James Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Danny Laycock darts forward. Danny Laycock hits a low pass to Fredrik Byrne. Fredrik Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards James Wright. James Wright makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Liverpool
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
25.6%
44.9%
29.5%

Scorers
Anthony Weir 68
Graham Moore 81
Klas Nordahl 3
James Wright 43, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Wright of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Andres Helguera (GK)
7
2.Gavin Campbell (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Bernard Berthelin (DEF)
5
4.Robin Berendsen (DEF)
6
5.Danny Parker (MID)
6
6.Steve Robinson (MID)
6
7.Graham Moore (MID)goal scored
9
8.Andy Brighton (MID)
5
9.Aladino Sarli (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Weir (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robert Gascoigne (ATT)
5
 
12.Craig Henderson (ATT)
6
13.Paolo Pearson (GK)
6
14.Malcolm Wilcox (DEF)
0

1.Anthony Tudor (GK)
6
2.Danny Laycock (DEF)
6
3.Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Youri Chislenko (DEF)
6
5.Jody Davies (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Philips (MID)
6
7.Alan Sherwood (MID)
7
8.Mitica Zeklos (MID)
7
9.James Wright (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Klas Nordahl (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jose Fortes Molowny (ATT)
7
 
12.Jason Jobson (DEF)
6
13.Adam Rowett (MID)
6
14.Fredrik Byrne (ATT)
7