FMFA Tiger League, Norwich City vs. Queens Park Rangers (Wed Apr 08)


                         Norwich City  |  Queens Park Rangers
                            4-2-2-2 C  |  4-4-2 P
                        Alice Derkacz  |  Kaio Masaldo
                                       |
                           J_Ruddy GK  |  GK J_Cesar
                       S_Whittaker DF  |  DF M_Isla
                          M_Turner DF  |  DF A_Traore
                         S_Bassong DF  |  MF J_Mutch
                            Maicon DF  |  DF E_Dier
                             W_Nem AM  |  DF R_Dunne
                             Jonas MF  |  MF J_Hoilett
                             L_Fer AM  |  MF A_Taarabt
                           M_Diame MF  |  FW Z_Ibrahimovic
                        N_Bendtner FW  |  MF S_W-Phillips
                        J_Elmander FW  |  FW V_Aboubakar
                                       |
                            M_Bunn SUB |  SUB B_Murphy
                         J_Pereira SUB |  SUB A_Moreno
                          A_Hutton SUB |  SUB M_Phillips
                           N_Matic SUB |  SUB S_Diakite
                            E_Elia SUB |  SUB C_Austin

Referee: Phil_Dowd (Staffordshire)


Min. 4  :(nor) L_Fer with the header on 
          ...  He finds S_Bassong in space 
          ...  S_Bassong strikes a wicked curler ! 
          ...  But J_Cesar with the difficult save 
Min. 4  :(qpr) S_W-Phillips drives it across the face of the goal Z_Ibrahimovic 
          ...  L_Fer slides in hard! 
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw! 
Min. 5  :(nor) Jonas with the deft touch 
          ...  He takes it past R_Dunne 
          ...  He knocks it to J_Elmander! 
          ...  E_Dier with an over the top challenge 
Min. 8  :(qpr) J_Mutch plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic keeps possession instead! 
          ...  He runs towards the goal now! 
          ...  But M_Turner wins the ball with a sliding challenge 
Min. 9  :(qpr) Z_Ibrahimovic takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  S_Whittaker with a late tackle 
          ...  Well to be fair he was looking for the foul 
Min. 9  :(qpr) J_Mutch backtracks with the ball 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  V_Aboubakar latches onto the end of it 
          ...  V_Aboubakar keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  J_Ruddy claws it off the line 
          ...  Phil_Dowd consults his assistant 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  That puts Queens Park Rangers ahead! 
          ...  Now can they hang onto it! 
          ...  Norwich City 0-1 Queens Park Rangers ...
Min. 10 :(nor) Jonas nutmegs R_Dunne 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from M_Isla 
Min. 11 :(nor) W_Nem flicks it over J_Mutch and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  A glorious effort by W_Nem ! 
          ...  But J_Cesar just gets his fingers to that one 
          ...  Phil_Dowd has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 12 :(qpr) J_Mutch has the ball 
          ...  He knocks the ball past Maicon 
          ...  He puts in Z_Ibrahimovic! 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  M_Turner belts it clear 
Min. 14 :(qpr) V_Aboubakar with a Cruyff turn 
          ...  S_Whittaker knocks him to the floor 
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty! 
          ...  But Phil_Dowd just turns away! 
Min. 17 :(qpr) J_Hoilett squares it to A_Taarabt 
          ...  Maicon with the tackle 
Min. 19 :(nor) N_Bendtner takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  That mistake could prove costly 
          ...  E_Dier wins control of the ball with his hand!! 
          ...  Play On!! 
Min. 20 :(nor) J_Elmander knocks the ball past the lunge of E_Dier 
          ...  J_Elmander tries to catch the keeper out! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Rifled into the top corner! 
          ...  He runs off to the Norwich City fans to celebrate! 
          ...  That’s got Norwich City back level! 
          ...  Norwich City 1-1 Queens Park Rangers ...
Min. 21 :(nor) L_Fer runs down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball across to Maicon 
          ...  A_Traore goes in with the block tackle 
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball 
          ...  Great tackle! 
Min. 23 :(nor) S_Bassong has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past M_Isla! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from R_Dunne 
          ...  It goes out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Jonas crosses it in! 
          ...  It comes to N_Bendtner 
          ...  He gets the shot away 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 27 :(nor) Maicon nutmegs A_Traore, he continues to run forward 
          ...  Maicon attempts to drive it home! 
          ...  He hits the post 
          ...  He follows it up! 
          ...  But puts it wide! 
          ...  He'll be disappointed with that 
Min. 29 :(qpr) A_Traore finds his way through 
          ...  That was sheer effort 
          ...  A_Traore hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! 
          ...  J_Ruddy is stranded! 
          ...  He can't get there in time! 
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post 
          ...  Great strike! 
          ...  Deserved a goal really 
Min. 32 :(nor) N_Bendtner flicks it past A_Traore 
          ...  He runs forward 
          ...  A_Traore goes in hard to win the ball back 
Min. 33 :(nor) N_Bendtner beats E_Dier 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  E_Dier with an ugly foul 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  Phil_Dowd just wants to lecture him 
Min. 40 :(nor) Jonas with a slick pass to J_Elmander 
          ...  R_Dunne takes out the attacker 
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(qpr) E_Dier plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic decides to go for goal instead! 
          ...  But M_Turner wins the ball 
Min. 46 :(qpr) The defender under hits the back pass! 
          ...  S_W-Phillips is through! 
          ...  Maicon tackles cleanly 
Min. 48 :(qpr) E_Dier off the woodwork. 
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic picks up the deflection 
          ...  From long range Z_Ibrahimovic bends the ball towards goal! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  But it thumps off the woodwork !! 
          ...  And goes safely clear! 
          ...  J_Ruddy never had a chance! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Norwich City 1-1 Queens Park Rangers

Min. 47 :(nor) L_Fer runs at the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to J_Elmander 
          ...  R_Dunne with a bad challenge 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
Min. 52 :(nor) Jonas is closed down 
          ...  He plays a quick pass 
          ...  N_Bendtner latches onto the ball 
          ...  N_Bendtner with a terrific drive ! 
          ...  J_Cesar with a superb tip around the post 
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Bassong swings it in! 
          ...  J_Cesar easily catches it! 
Min. 52 :(nor) Jonas looks around for some movement 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to J_Elmander 
          ...  J_Hoilett with an awful challenge 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
          ...  He's in trouble here!! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
          ...  He deserved that! And was lucky it wasn't more! 
Min. 54 :(qpr) J_Mutch looks for options 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to Z_Ibrahimovic 
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic hits the ball first time! 
          ...  Its sails over! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 57 :(nor) Jonas with a measured ball to J_Elmander 
          ...  J_Elmander hits the shot with the outside of the left foot! 
          ...  The ball moves through the air! 
          ...  J_Cesar moves quickly! 
          ...  Can he get to this? 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  J_Cesar looks dejected! 
          ...  Norwich City have snatched the lead! 
          ...  Norwich City 2-1 Queens Park Rangers ...
Min. 58 :(qpr) The Queens Park Rangers manager told his side to change to a E strategy 
Min. 58 :(nor) L_Fer runs with the ball to the corner flag 
          ...  He plays the ball across to Jonas 
          ...  Jonas shapes up for a shot! 
          ...  It hits the post 
          ...  But it hits off J_Cesar's back!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Very unlucky for <t2>! 
          ...  But it's been disallowed. 
          ...  The linesman flagged for offside 
          ...  He was miles on 
Min. 58 :(qpr) E_Dier runs down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball in to V_Aboubakar 
          ...  S_Whittaker with the tackle 
          ...  He left his foot in there! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  V_Aboubakar bends it round the wall 
          ...  But J_Ruddy makes a superb stop down low. 
Min. 60 :(nor) Jonas picks up the pass 
          ...  Jonas with the spectacular bicycle kick! 
          ...  J_Cesar can't get to it! 
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar! 
          ...  J_Cesar makes a cocky smile 
          ...  Did he know that was going over? 
Min. 62 :(qpr) J_Hoilett looks around for support 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to Z_Ibrahimovic 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  M_Turner hits it out for a throw 
Min. 65 :(nor) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side. 
          ...  N_Matic will come on for M_Diame and play MF 
Min. 66 :(qpr) A_Taarabt has a go! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  J_Hoilett collects the loose ball! 
          ...  The cross hits J_Hoilett on the butt and rebounds towards goal ! 
          ...  J_Ruddy gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he slots in the rebound 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  All square, that should make things interesting! 
          ...  Norwich City 2-2 Queens Park Rangers ...
Min. 69 :(qpr) R_Dunne sidesteps S_Whittaker 
          ...  That was too easy 
          ...  But Maicon spotted the danger and cleans up the play 
Min. 70 :(nor) J_Pereira takes off his tracksuit 
          ...  he'll replace Maicon as DF 
Min. 70 :(qpr) A_Moreno is being prepared to come on 
          ...  E_Dier is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 70 :(qpr) There's going to be a change 
          ...  M_Phillips will come on for A_Taarabt and play MF 
Min. 70 :(qpr) S_Diakite is being prepared to come on 
          ...  S_W-Phillips is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF 
Min. 70 :(qpr) M_Phillips seems to have switched to a AM role 
Min. 71 :(nor) W_Nem brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  Jonas gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  But S_Diakite wins the ball with a sliding challenge 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  L_Fer plays it towards the near post! 
          ...  Jonas tries to place the shot! 
          ...  But he's missed it! 
          ...  He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo 
Min. 79 :(nor) J_Elmander is all alone 
          ...  the linesman keeps his flag down 
          ...  J_Elmander with a scorcher of a shot ! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  But it sails past the post !! 
          ...  J_Cesar never had a chance! 
Min. 80 :(qpr) J_Hoilett with the flick on 
          ...  He plays the ball across to V_Aboubakar 
          ...  S_Bassong with an ugly foul 
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball 
          ...  He is ordered to cool off 
Min. 81 :(nor) Jonas leaves Z_Ibrahimovic standing 
          ...  Jonas fires off a right-footed shot ! 
          ...  But J_Cesar makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He gave the striker no chance 
Min. 83 :(qpr) Z_Ibrahimovic turns nicely onto the ball 
          ...  N_Matic is called for the holding foul 
          ...  He won that header unfairly 
          ...  The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  It’s in a very dangerous position! 
          ...  S_Diakite bends it in 
          ...  J_Ruddy makes a great save 
          ...  But he can't hold onto it! 
          ...  He gathers it at the second attempt! 
Min. 85 :(qpr) J_Mutch with a glorious long pass to M_Isla 
          ...  M_Isla curls the ball in on goal ! 
          ...  But he puts it wide 
          ...  How did he manage to miss that? 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(qpr) J_Hoilett backtracks with the ball 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic latches onto the end of it 
          ...  Z_Ibrahimovic has time and space! 
          ...  He flicks the ball towards goal 
          ...  But it goes wide of the post 
Min. 90 :(qpr) A_Moreno sidesteps J_Pereira 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  A_Moreno pounds a rocket on goal ! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Carrow Road
Attendance           : 38,000
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Norwich City Match Info
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Best player          : Jonas (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : J_Elmander (20,57)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N_Matic (83)
Injured              : N/A
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Queens Park Rangers Match Info
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Best player          : J_Mutch
Scorers              : V_Aboubakar (9), J_Hoilett (66)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : J_Hoilett (52)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                            Norwich City  |    Queens Park Rangers
Attempts on Goal     :          12        |       10
Off target           :           5        |       6
On target            :           7        |       4
Possession           :          43        |       57
Corners              :           3        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           2        |       3
Fouls                :           8        |       12
Key Tackles          :           9        |       7
Key Passes           :           8        |       13
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Final Score          : Norwich City 2 - 2 Queens Park Rangers
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Player Statistics - Norwich City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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J_Ruddy        GK  20   2   3   2  21 |  96   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  18   0   0   0
S_Whittaker    DF   2  18   2   3  26 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
M_Turner       DF   2  18   2   2  22 |  96   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 104   0   0
S_Bassong      DF   2  18   2   3  27 |  96   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Maicon         DF   2  19   2   3  22 |  74   0   3   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  78   0   1
W_Nem          AM   2   3  19  10  25 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
Jonas          MF   2   3  18  10  26 |  96   0   0   4   1   4   0   0   0   0   0 109  12
L_Fer          AM   2   3  18   2  24 |  96   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  60   0
M_Diame        MF   2   2  18   2  24 |  69   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Bendtner     FW   2   2   3  18  24 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
J_Elmander     FW   2   3   2  18  26 |  96   0   0   0   0   3   2   0   0   0   0   0  91
M_Bunn         GK  17   2   3   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Pereira      DF   2  18   2   3  27 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Hutton       DF   2  18   3   3  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Matic        MF   2   3  18   8  25 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3  -3  -3
E_Elia         FW   3   3   3  19  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Queens Park Rangers
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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J_Cesar        GK  19   2   3   2  24 |  96   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  84   0   0   0
M_Isla         DF   2  17   5   3  24 |  96   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  26   0   1
A_Traore       DF   3  19   3   2  30 |  96   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  52   0   1
J_Mutch        MF   3   2  19   3  24 |  96   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 129   0
E_Dier         DF   2  18  10   3  28 |  74   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  40   0
R_Dunne        DF   2  18   3   3  28 |  96   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  52   0   0
J_Hoilett      MF   2   3  18   4  24 |  96   0   0   4   0   1   1   1   0   0  -3  77  42
A_Taarabt      MF   2   3  19  10  25 |  74   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  49   0
Z_Ibrahimovic  FW   2   3   2  19  26 |  96   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
S_W-Phillips   MF   2   3  19  10  28 |  74   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
V_Aboubakar    FW   2   2   3  18  23 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  50
B_Murphy       GK  17   2   2   2  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Moreno       DF   2  18   2   3  24 |  22   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
M_Phillips     AM   2   3  19   8  25 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Diakite      MF   2   2  17   2  24 |  22   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  26   0   5
C_Austin       FW   2   2   3  19  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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