Cardiff City vs Norwich City, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
3 - 1
3 - 1
Cardiff hit back to see off Norwich on Neil Warnock's birthday
Cardiff sealed a 3-1 comeback win over Norwich thanks to goals from Joe Ralls, Junior Hoilett and Omar Bogle.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Timm Klose.
- 7': Foul by Joe Ralls (Cardiff City).
- 7': James Maddison (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Foul by Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City).
- 8': Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Cardiff City).
- 12': Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Attempt missed. Danny Ward (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by David Junior Hoilett.
- 16': Foul by Loïc Damour (Cardiff City).
- 16': James Maddison (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Attempt saved. Grant Hanley (Norwich City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wes Hoolahan with a cross.
- 17': Bruno Ecuele Manga (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 17': Foul by Josh Murphy (Norwich City).
- 18': Attempt missed. Danny Ward (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 20': Foul by Nélson Oliveira (Norwich City).
- 20': Sol Bamba (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Foul by Bruno Ecuele Manga (Cardiff City).
- 21': Nélson Oliveira (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Attempt missed. Josh Murphy (Norwich City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Mario Vrancic.
- 24': Foul by Danny Ward (Cardiff City).
- 24': Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Joe Bennett (Cardiff City).
- 27': Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Delay in match James Maddison (Norwich City) because of an injury.
- 29': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 31': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Sol Bamba.
- 34': Foul by Bruno Ecuele Manga (Cardiff City).
- 34': Josh Murphy (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 35': Delay in match Harrison Reed (Norwich City) because of an injury.
- 36': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 36': Foul by Timm Klose (Norwich City).
- 36': Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Timm Klose (Norwich City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Foul by Loïc Damour (Cardiff City).
- 39': James Maddison (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Craig Bryson (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Foul by Mario Vrancic (Norwich City).
- 42': Attempt blocked. Nélson Oliveira (Norwich City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Grant Hanley.
- 42': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Sean Morrison.
- 43': Goal! Cardiff City 0, Norwich City 1. Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner following a corner.
- 45'+2': Attempt saved. Nélson Oliveira (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Harrison Reed.
- 45'+3': Foul by Craig Bryson (Cardiff City).
- 45'+3': Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Cardiff City 0, Norwich City 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Cardiff City 0, Norwich City 1.
- 45': Substitution, Cardiff City. Lee Tomlin replaces Craig Bryson.
- 45': Substitution, Cardiff City. Omar Bogle replaces Danny Ward.
- 47': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Grant Hanley.
- 48': Attempt saved. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Ralls.
- 48': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Angus Gunn.
- 48': Penalty Cardiff City. Sean Morrison draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 48': Penalty conceded by Ivo Pinto (Norwich City) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 49': Goal! Cardiff City 1, Norwich City 1. Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 50': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Loïc Damour.
- 52': Offside, Cardiff City. Lee Tomlin tries a through ball, but Bruno Ecuele Manga is caught offside.
- 53': Foul by Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City).
- 53': Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 54': Attempt saved. Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by David Junior Hoilett.
- 54': Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
- 54': Foul by Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City).
- 54': James Maddison (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Nélson Oliveira (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mario Vrancic.
- 61': Offside, Norwich City. Angus Gunn tries a through ball, but Nélson Oliveira is caught offside.
- 62': Attempt blocked. James Maddison (Norwich City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Murphy.
- 62': Attempt blocked. Nélson Oliveira (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Harrison Reed.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Loïc Damour (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by David Junior Hoilett.
- 63': Goal! Cardiff City 2, Norwich City 1. David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
- 65': Attempt missed. Nélson Oliveira (Norwich City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Marco Stiepermann.
- 67': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Sean Morrison.
- 68': Foul by Loïc Damour (Cardiff City).
- 68': James Maddison (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 69': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Lee Tomlin.
- 70': Attempt missed. Marco Stiepermann (Norwich City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by James Maddison.
- 70': Substitution, Cardiff City. Callum Paterson replaces Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
- 71': Foul by Nélson Oliveira (Norwich City).
- 71': Sol Bamba (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Attempt saved. Josh Murphy (Norwich City) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by James Maddison.
- 75': Foul by Loïc Damour (Cardiff City).
- 75': Josh Murphy (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77': Penalty Cardiff City. Lee Tomlin draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 77': Penalty conceded by Angus Gunn (Norwich City) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 77': Angus Gunn (Norwich City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 78': Penalty saved! Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, left footed shot saved in the centre of the goal.
- 79': Attempt saved. Josh Murphy (Norwich City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wes Hoolahan.
- 80': Foul by Omar Bogle (Cardiff City).
- 80': Harrison Reed (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 80': Goal! Cardiff City 3, Norwich City 1. Omar Bogle (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Callum Paterson with a cross.
- 82': Substitution, Norwich City. Alex Pritchard replaces James Maddison.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Alex Pritchard (Norwich City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nélson Oliveira.
- 83': Delay in match David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) because of an injury.
- 85': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 88': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Sol Bamba.
- 89': Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Sol Bamba.
- 90': Foul by Callum Paterson (Cardiff City).
- 90': Harrison Reed (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Omar Bogle (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Loïc Damour.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Harrison Reed (Norwich City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alex Pritchard.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Cardiff City 3, Norwich City 1.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Cardiff City 3, Norwich City 1.
Statistics
 NOR |
CAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 63.1 | Possession | 36.9 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 2 |
| 371 | Accurate Passes | 154 |
| 474 | Passes | 277 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 17 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 51 | Long Balls | 75 |
| 23 | Accurate Long Balls | 22 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 18 | Tackles | 28 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 39 | Effective Clearances | 28 |
| 39 | Clearances | 28 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Attendance: 17,033
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Attendance: 17,033
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 2 | Swansea City | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 5 | +3 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Cardiff City (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Neil Etheridge (GK) |
| 14 | Sol Bamba |
| 4 | Sean Morrison |
| 3 | Joe Bennett |
| 5 | Bruno Ecuélé Manga |
| 21 | Craig Bryson |
| 8 | Joe Ralls |
| 20 | Loïc Damour |
| 9 | Daniel Ward |
| 33 | Junior Hoilett |
| 19 | Nathaniel Mendez-Laing |
Norwich City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Angus Gunn (GK)  |
| 15 | Timm Klose |
| 31 | Grant Hanley |
| 18 | Marco Stiepermann |
| 2 | Ivo Pinto |
| 23 | James Maddison |
| 8 | Mario Vrancic |
| 4 | Harrison Reed |
| 9 | Nélson Oliveira |
| 11 | Josh Murphy |
| 14 | Wes Hoolahan |
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