Match Analysis: Cardiff vs Norwich
Cardiff vs Norwich ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Cardiff beat Norwich 2-1.
Goals: Borja Sainz (Norwich, 52'), C. Robinson (Cardiff, 89'), C. O'Dowda (Cardiff, 90+3').
Cardiff had 43% possession to Norwich's 57%, with 11.00 shots to 16.00.
C. O'Dowda (Cardiff) was the standout performer, rated 8.7.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Kellen FisherYellow Card
NorwichAndy RinomhotaYellow Card
CardiffBorja SainzC. Doyle
NorwichDavid TurnbullYellow Card
CardiffOut: A. El GhaziIn: C. Robinson
CardiffOut: K. FisherIn: B. Chrisene
NorwichOut: G. ForsythIn: J. Stacey
NorwichOut: J. SørensenIn: A. Forson
NorwichOut: O. SchwartauIn: G. Hanley
NorwichOut: C. WillockIn: C. Ashford
CardiffCallum O'DowdaYellow Card
CardiffJosé CórdobaYellow Card
NorwichOut: A. RinomhotaIn: J. Daland
CardiffOut: A. CrnacIn: K. Gordon
NorwichC. RobinsonC. O'Dowda
CardiffC. O'DowdaNormal Goal
CardiffTEAM DATA
Match statistics
CardiffStatistic
Norwich
43%
Possession
57%
11
Total Shots
16
5
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Blocked Shots
7
5
Shots Inside Box
11
6
Shots Outside Box
5
4
Corners
4
3
Offsides
2
11
Fouls
15
3
Yellow Cards
2
389
Total Passes
540
332
Accurate Passes
474
4
Goalkeeper Saves
3
0.64
Expected Goals (xG)
1.73
-0.84
Goals Prevented
-0.84
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Cardiff
Formation 4-2-2-2 · Coach: O. Riza
Starting XI
- 3M. SiopisM
- 4D. GoutasD
- 11C. O'DowdaD
- 12C. ChambersD
- 14D. TurnbullM
- 16C. WillockF
- 20A. El GhaziM
- 21J. AlnwickG
- 27R. ColwillF
- 32O. TannerM
- 35A. RinomhotaD
Substitutes (9)
- 1E. HorvathG
- 2W. FishD
- 5J. DalandD
- 15W. KangaF
- 19Y. MeïtéF
- 23J. BaganD
- 45C. AshfordM
- 46M. ReindorfF
- 47C. RobinsonF
Norwich
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: J. Thorup
Starting XI
- 4S. DuffyD
- 6C. DoyleD
- 7Borja SainzF
- 11E. MarcondesM
- 12G. LongG
- 17A. CrnacF
- 19J. SørensenM
- 29O. SchwartauF
- 33J. CórdobaD
- 35K. FisherD
- 41G. ForsythM
Substitutes (9)
- 3J. StaceyD
- 5G. HanleyD
- 14B. ChriseneD
- 16C. FassnachtM
- 18A. ForsonM
- 21K. GordonF
- 37A. MairG
- 42T. SpringettF
- 47L. MahovoD
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Cardiff
C. O'Dowda
Rating 8.7 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 1 shots on target
2
Cardiff
J. Alnwick
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Cardiff
C. Robinson
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4
Norwich
C. Doyle
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT
5
Norwich
Borja Sainz
Rating 6.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 3 SOT
6
Cardiff
C. Chambers
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
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FINAL RESULT
Cardiff vs Norwich match analysis
Review Cardiff 2-1 Norwich with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.
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