Norwich City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3
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Match Preview
Norwich City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — FA Cup at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Lewis Smith
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Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Norwich City FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Norwich City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Connor Taylor suffering a number of foals already.
- 12' Ashley Barnes puts Norwich City FC on the lead.
- 17' What an equalizer from Grant Ward!
- 22' It looks surprising Norwich City FC does not make any changes. Danny Batth has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' It’s high time Matt Taylor made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 37' Norwich City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Adam Idah. He replaces Josh Sargent on 46 minute.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Grant Ward by Luke McCormick on 54 minute.
- 59' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Grant Hanley made 359 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' Time for substitution for Norwich City FC. Onel Hernandez is replaced by Jonathan Rowe.
- 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 70' The whistle greets Adam Forshaw as he departs to be replaced by Jacob Sorensen.
- 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 80' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 81' Christian Fassnacht is replacing Kellen Fisher for the Norwich City FC side.
- 86' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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Norwich City FC
Starting XI- 10
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25
Onel Hernandez ↓ Jonathan Rowe 60'
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- 12
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29
Adam Forshaw ↓ Jacob Sorensen 70'
- 30
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9
Josh Sargent ↓ Adam Idah 46'
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- 8
- 35
Bench- 15
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19
Jacob Sorensen ↑ 70'
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11
Adam Idah ↑ 46'
- 20
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27
Jonathan Rowe ↑ 60'
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Coach David WagnerBristol Rovers FC
Starting XI- 18
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8
Grant Ward ↓ Luke McCormick 54'
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- 11
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20
Jevani Brown ↓ Aaron Collins 81'
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- 21
- 25
- 33
- 17
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Bench- 9
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10
Aaron Collins ↑ 81'
- 28
- 7
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23
Luke McCormick ↑ 54'
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Coach Matt Taylor -
Norwich City FC Form