Match Analysis: Norwich vs Cardiff
Norwich vs Cardiff ended 2-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Norwich beat Cardiff 2-0.
Goals: Gabriel Sara (Norwich, 33'), Marquinhos (Norwich, 37').
Norwich had 65% possession to Cardiff's 35%, with 13.00 shots to 9.00.
Marquinhos (Norwich) was the standout performer, rated 7.6.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Gabriel SaraMarquinhos
NorwichMarquinhosO. Hernández
NorwichOut: J. RallsIn: S. Kaba
CardiffOut: M. RomeoIn: A. Rinomhota
CardiffOut: C. WickhamIn: K. Etete
CardiffOut: MarquinhosIn: T. Pukki
NorwichOut: M. AaronsIn: D. Giannoulis
NorwichOut: O. HernándezIn: C. Tzolis
NorwichCédric KipréYellow Card
CardiffOut: J. SørensenIn: A. Omobamidele
NorwichOut: A. IdahIn: L. Gibbs
NorwichMarcelino NúñezYellow Card
NorwichTEAM DATA
Match statistics
NorwichStatistic
Cardiff
65%
Possession
35%
13
Total Shots
9
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Blocked Shots
3
5
Shots Inside Box
2
8
Shots Outside Box
7
3
Corners
5
1
Offsides
1
12
Fouls
9
1
Yellow Cards
1
613
Total Passes
321
499
Accurate Passes
213
2
Goalkeeper Saves
2
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Norwich
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: D. Wagner
Starting XI
- 2M. AaronsD
- 5G. HanleyD
- 6B. GibsonD
- 11A. IdahF
- 13MarquinhosM
- 17Gabriel SaraM
- 19J. SørensenD
- 23K. McLeanM
- 25O. HernándezM
- 26M. NúñezM
- 28A. GunnG
Substitutes (7)
- 1T. KrulG
- 4A. OmobamideleD
- 18C. TzolisF
- 22T. PukkiF
- 30D. GiannoulisD
- 46L. GibbsM
- 47A. KamaraF
Cardiff
Formation 5-4-1 · Coach: S. Lamouchi
Starting XI
- 1R. AllsopG
- 2M. RomeoD
- 5M. McGuinnessD
- 6R. WintleM
- 8J. RallsM
- 11C. O'DowdaD
- 19R. SawyersM
- 23C. KipréD
- 25J. PhilogeneM
- 31C. WickhamF
- 38P. NgD
Substitutes (7)
- 9K. EteteF
- 10S. OjoF
- 20G. WhyteF
- 21J. AlnwickG
- 26J. SimpsonD
- 35A. RinomhotaM
- 48S. KabaF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Norwich
Marquinhos
Rating 7.6 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 2 shots on target
2
Norwich
Gabriel Sara
Rating 7.6 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Norwich
A. Gunn
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Norwich
O. Hernández
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
5
Norwich
M. Núñez
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Norwich
J. Sørensen
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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FINAL RESULT
Norwich vs Cardiff match analysis
Review Norwich 2-0 Cardiff with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.
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