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: E. Buendía (Norwich, 27'), T. Cantwell (Norwich, 70').
Norwich had 61% possession to Cardiff's 39%, with 16.00 shots to 10.00.
E. Buendía (Norwich) was the standout performer, rated 8.9.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
E. BuendíaK. McLean
NorwichCurtis NelsonYellow Card
CardiffSheyi OjoYellow Card
CardiffOut: M. PackIn: J. Hoilett
CardiffT. CantwellE. Buendía
NorwichOut: S. OjoIn: M. Harris
CardiffOut: M. VrančićIn: M. Stiepermann
NorwichLeandro BacunaYellow Card
CardiffOut: E. BuendíaIn: K. Dowell
NorwichHarry WilsonYellow Card
CardiffOut: T. PukkiIn: J. Hugill
NorwichOut: M. AaronsIn: A. Tettey
NorwichTEAM DATA
Match statistics
NorwichStatistic
Cardiff
61%
Possession
39%
16
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Blocked Shots
2
10
Shots Inside Box
6
6
Shots Outside Box
4
6
Corners
7
0
Offsides
3
14
Fouls
16
0
Yellow Cards
4
489
Total Passes
289
388
Accurate Passes
196
3
Goalkeeper Saves
3
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Norwich
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: D. Farke
Starting XI
- 2M. AaronsD
- 5G. HanleyD
- 6C. ZimmermannD
- 8M. VrančićM
- 14T. CantwellM
- 17E. BuendíaM
- 19J. SørensenD
- 20O. SkippM
- 22T. PukkiF
- 23K. McLeanM
- 33M. McGovernG
Substitutes (9)
- 7L. RuppM
- 9J. HugillF
- 10K. DowellM
- 18M. StiepermannM
- 24J. MartinM
- 27A. TetteyM
- 44A. OmobamideleD
- 50D. BardenG
- 53T. OmotoyeF
Cardiff
Formation 4-4-2 · Coach: N. Harris
Starting XI
- 4S. MorrisonD
- 6W. VaulksM
- 7L. BacunaD
- 8J. RallsF
- 9R. GlatzelF
- 12A. SmithiesG
- 16C. NelsonD
- 18G. CunninghamD
- 21M. PackM
- 23H. WilsonM
- 27S. OjoM
Substitutes (9)
- 1D. PhillipsG
- 13F. BenkovićD
- 20G. WhyteF
- 22S. BambaD
- 29M. Harris
- 32J. BaganD
- 33J. HoilettM
- 36K. PattenM
- 37C. ZimbaF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Norwich
E. Buendía
Rating 8.9 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 2 shots on target
2
Norwich
T. Cantwell
Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Norwich
M. McGovern
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Norwich
K. McLean
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
5
Cardiff
H. Wilson
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Norwich
C. Zimmermann
Rating 7.3 · 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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