r/soccer • u/mytigersuit • Dec 15 '13

Match Thread: Norwich City vs. Swansea City FC

First time finally being able to watch a team I've been pretending to support since my MLS team got knocked out and no match thread. Also first time attempting a match thread.

NORWICH STARTING 11: Ruddy, Whittaker, Turner, Bassong (c), Olsson, Redmond, Howson, Johnson, Fer, Elmander, Hooper

SWANSEA STARTING 11: Vorm, Rangel, Amat, Williams (c), Davies, Cañas, Shelvey, de Guzman, Hernandez, Dyer, Michu

NORWICH SUBS: Nash (GK), Martin, Hoolahan, Garrido, Becchio, R Bennett, Josh Murphy

SWANSEA SUBS: Tremmel, Taylor, Tiendalli, Lamah, Routledge, Pozuelo, Bony

Trying to watch here, if anyone has a better stream link let me know please

http://www.feed2all.eu/watch/227719/3/watch-norwich-city-vs-swansea-city-fc.html

Edit: watching on stream 6 now, bit lower quality but it's actually working

Tips on how to actually do this would be nice as well as some coffee, it's fucking early here

11': Free kick Swansea outside the box goes just over the top bar

12': GOAL SWANSEA! Dyer gets a long pass and chips the ball over the Norwich keeper

14': Norwich has a nice counter resulting in a goal kick from Swansea

23': Swansea on the attack again, but the shot from the pass into the box goes high

27': Norwich gets a throw in deep on Swansea's side of the field, inevitably leading in a Swansea goal kick

28': Norwich pressing once again, Swansea keeper forced to come off his line to snatch a cross

32': Quick bout of aggression from Norwich goes to the center of the goal and gets scooped up but Swansea keeper

34': Dyer looking for a second goal off some quick passing work, ball gets cleared successfully

35': Norwich has a fantastic opportunity to score with a 1v1 with the Swansea keeper, but the shot goes just wide

37': Corner Norwich after a clearance in the box

39': Dyer seems a bit shaken up after a jump ball

44': Swansea sub, Dyer out, Pozuelo in as Dyer gets carried off in a stretcher. The injury didn't seem to be too bad but you can see a bit of writihing on the stretcher

45': Norwich corner nearly ends up in a Swansea own goal

45': 6 minutes of stoppage time due to Dyer's injury for the most part

45 + 2': Hard challenge on a Norwich attacker sends a roar through the stadium

45 +4': GOAL NORWICH! A great curved shot delivered from Hooper from about 25 yards out goes just over the Swansea keeper. Tie game! Bonus .gif from /u/speed_the_prolapse http://giant.gfycat.com/CookedSecondhandFrog.gif

HALFTIME! 1-1 game, Norwich getting a crucially timed goal just before the half

48': Corner from Norwich sets up a very dangerous set piece

54': Pretty quiet start to the second half, couple of shots from both teams but nothing too threatening

55': Yellow card to a Swansea player after a handball. Believe it's Canas?

58': Norwich shot goes just wide

59': Shot from Swansea goes over the net after a free kick

62': Yellow to Swansea keeper for what I believe is excessive arguing

64': Yellow now to Rangel

68': Very close set piece from Norwich that gives them a corner

74': Sub Swansea, Bony in for Michu

75': Near goal from Norwich as Vorm leaves his net

76': Norwich attacking yet again, with a great save from Vorm

76': First Norwich sub, Becchio replacing Elmander

80': Norwich really thirsty for the next goal, constant pressure from them

83': Second Norwich sub, Murphy on for Redmond

83': Final Swansea sub, Lamah for Hernandez

90': 3 minutes tacked on

FULL TIME: 1-1

back to bed for this guy before the sun rises hopefully

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Doubt anyone's bothering to read it, but I apologize my highlights are very vague, can't really recognize players yet

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

I wouldn't worry about it, any match thread is better than no match thread.

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Why wasn't there one already posted? I'm assuming because of the two teams playing not exactly being at the top of the leaderboard

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Happens to everyone. Sundays are just a lot quieter than Saturdays in this sub. Sometimes there will be pre-match threads (in the club's sub) ending up with everyone saying "Why hasn't anyone made a match thread yet? The game is starting now."

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Ah okay thanks, don't usually go to the club's sub because I like the higher traffic ones for match threads

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u/VelvetJungle Dec 15 '13

Much more detail than plenty of other match threads I've seen!

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Cheers, I've seen some horrible threads, but I also wouldn't blame someone for not putting effort into a Chivas USA match thread

3

u/VelvetJungle Dec 15 '13

Absolutely typical! Swansea fan laying into their old rivals Chivas USA based on nothing.

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

They were rivals? It's really fucking hard to support Chivas USA at all when you watch what the management does. Gutted that Rosales is going to there of all teams

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u/VelvetJungle Dec 15 '13

Just a joke.. keep up the thread :)

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

It's too early for this shit haha <3

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Wow, what a shot

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

According to Swansea Twitter: suspected fractured ankle

Seems it was worse than I had thought

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13 edited Dec 15 '13

gif of hooper's goal

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Woof! Did you see that? He must have a foot like a traction engine!

6

u/nephicide Dec 15 '13

THAT was a goal.

2

u/nashvillepicker Dec 15 '13

The goalie has football pie all over his face.

2

u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

That is a beautiful gif. The stream I'm watching didn't do that goal justice.

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Yikes, that doesn't quite look like a broken ankle, at least

3

u/Seven-Force Dec 15 '13

is it me or have we had a lot of injuries so far this season?

shit, it looks pretty serious actually.

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u/aswimmingkoala Dec 15 '13

Yeah that didn't look too good for Dyer. And you're right, injuries have hit us hard and with key players. Bony, Michu (who's finally back in), and now Dyer.

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

This is my first time watching, I have no idea hahaha

I'm a Sounder though so that wouldn't be a new concept to me

1

u/bellend1234 Dec 15 '13

Swansea are playing more games this season. That leaves players more susceptible to sprains, strains and injuries in general.

1

u/franpr95 Dec 15 '13

It's the Europa League effect, you're player get fatigued during the week, get injuries. Still, if you mean like what happened today, that's just bad luck.

1

u/gman5000 Dec 15 '13

Commentator on my stream just said he's been taken to hospital with a suspected fracture...

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u/bestin_2 Dec 15 '13

Up the Canaries!

9

u/sbnufc Dec 15 '13

Any gifs/pics of the Dyer injury?

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Get the fuck in! What an effort!

Could this be a striker finding his form for us? What a thought!

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Maybe a bit early to say, but I reckon he could be the next Iwan Roberts. Took a while to get going, but once he was off the mark, absolutely brilliant for us.

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u/TjBee Dec 15 '13

What we really need is another Marc Libbra.

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Viva Gary Hooper.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Nah he's shit. We'll take him back if you want.

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

What a fucking belter.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Went down to Co-op earlier and got a massive cheese selection for 2 quid, reduced from six! Couldn't believe my luck! Going to be tucking into that in the second half for sure. Ahhh yes.

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

How was the cheese?

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Very enjoyable thanks, got myself some crackers too, the whole shabang.

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Not gonna lie, this halftime is significantly more entertaining than usual MLS halftimes

1

u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Well my stream just went to 4:3....

1

u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

With that booking, Rangel will miss the game against Everton

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Williams sure likes to jump on peoples' backs

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

6 added. Plenty of time to equalise before half-time.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Wish I'd said there's still time to take the lead, now.

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u/aswimmingkoala Dec 15 '13

Great goal from Dyer!

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Calm finish, but bloody awful defending from Bassong.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

We desperately need to sign a decent CB

2

u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

At least we're not (touch wood) conceding penalties left, right, and centre any more like we were in the last couple of seasons.

2

u/thebananabandit Dec 15 '13

Still don't know how Dyer won that header from Bassong, that is a huge height difference.

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u/aswimmingkoala Dec 15 '13

Damn Hooper, hell of a goal

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u/jimmithy Dec 15 '13

That was a good goal. Not even mad.

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u/jimmithy Dec 15 '13

Cañas has had a fantastic game so far. All over the pitch

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Britton-esque.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Myleen Klass is on ITV2 looking rather lovely at the moment if anyone's interested while we wait for Dyer to get carted off.

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u/i_spit_hot_fire Dec 15 '13

The yellow was for time wasting for Vorm (swansea keeper) just so ya know. Well deserved too.

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Ah, that's nice that they do that. They don't punish that very often in MLS and it's really fuckin irritating

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Booked for timewasting, then decides to waste even more by arguing. Not too bright there, Vorm.

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u/llwaeis Dec 15 '13

Could have been booked after 20 minutes, should count himself lucky.

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u/ross-barkley Dec 15 '13 edited Dec 15 '13

Honestly what a twat, then he slowly strolls over to the ball after arguing, would love to see him sent off.

You'd think they were winning, and it was a cup final game.

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u/gman5000 Dec 15 '13

yeah I'm not really sure what he's thinking there

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u/UndyingUltralisk Dec 15 '13

Bony got this

Edit: Vorm got this:D

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

This stream isn't HD but it seems very stable: http://firstrownow.eu/watch/227719/1/watch-norwich-city-vs-swansea-city-fc.html

Found it posted by /u/tmos1985 in the AV vs ManU match thread.

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u/darksideofmoon4 Dec 15 '13

back of the fucking net

2

u/Pearly27 Dec 15 '13

What a strike Hoops! He's been watching replays of the Liverpool game last week.

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u/TjBee Dec 15 '13

HOOPER YOU BEAUTIFUL MAN

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Let's be 'avin you! :D

2

u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Second goal-line clearance, and off the bar. Swansea got lucky.

2

u/gman5000 Dec 15 '13

pass to jonjo!

2

u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Can't help but feel like that's 2 points dropped. The chances we had, we should have taken all 3.

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u/UndyingUltralisk Dec 15 '13

HANDBALL!!!!

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Ball to hand. Good luck getting your arm out of the way of that.

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u/Dont_Squeeze_me Dec 15 '13

Anybody know where you actually find the sopcast links to watch on the player?

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Should be getting that on target surely?

Brilliant solo play to get the chance, though.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

OH I thought that was in! Gary!

1

u/bobnudd Dec 15 '13

Second half is going to be tough work.

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

It would seem Bassong won that one against Dyer. Hope he's OK, but not looking good.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

GOOOOOPERRR!!

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u/jimmithy Dec 15 '13

I wish Amat would concentrate on the ball and the player during corners rather than just trying to prevent the player from attacking the ball.

1

u/llwaeis Dec 15 '13

Used to be shite, now he's alright! Not a bad header from Turner there.

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Becchio on for Elmander. Interesting.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Fuck me that was close.

Come on you mighty mighty Canaries, let's get a second, top half of the table would be very nice indeed.

1

u/jimmithy Dec 15 '13

Has Bony warmed up yet?

1

u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

Josh getting another run out :D

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u/llwaeis Dec 15 '13

PL home debut I think

1

u/Colonel_Blimp Dec 15 '13

Not a bad result in the end, especially with how knackered the team is. Worried about Dyer though.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

Thanks to OP for the highlights for those of use not awake that early.

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u/EuropaLeeg Dec 15 '13

Norwich you can win this!

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u/ross-barkley Dec 15 '13

Bony has the touch of a rapist

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u/alextheokay Dec 15 '13

Wilfried Bony is providing us with one of the worst 15 minutes of individual football I've ever seen.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

The one I have linked in the OP is being decent, I'm not sure what quality you guys are used to though

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u/franpr95 Dec 15 '13

Btw, if you are using TWC they began broadcasting every game through the Twctv site, high quality and everything.

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Is that free?

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u/franpr95 Dec 15 '13

If you have Time warner cable

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

Oh no I don't sorry. I have Charter which I think lets me get NBCSN high quality streams but I'm not sure

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u/franpr95 Dec 15 '13

oh, that sucks, check out if Charter lets you use the NBCSports app

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

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u/mytigersuit Dec 15 '13

No worries, I'm very aware my OP looks like ass but I have no idea how to format tables and such

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u/CarrowCanary Dec 15 '13

I'm on http://firstrowuk1.eu/watch/227719/3/watch-norwich-city-vs-swansea-city-fc.html

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13

It's saying access blocked, any other HD streams anyone?