Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Norwich

Middlesbrough   1 - 1   Norwich

Middlesbrough 1-1 Norwich

Norwich could not make it four wins in a row but a point at Middlesbrough was enough to put them second in the table.

Grant Holt fired Norwich ahead in the 12th minute from a tight angle for his sixth goal in six games.

But Boro levelled in the 21st minute when Julio Arca's pass deflected off City defender Leon Barnett past wrong-footed keeper John Ruddy.

David Wheater volleyed in for Boro late on but the goal was disallowed for pushing, and Justin Hoyte hit the post.

The Canaries, playing with three changes from the side who beat league leaders QPR on Saturday, started brightly.

Aaron Wilbraham - playing his second game for the Norfolk side - flicked the ball on perfectly for Norwich captain Holt to open the scoring.

The visitors continued to press with Holt and Owain Tudur Jones having chances in the first half.

But Martin's own goal brought Boro to life and the home side should have taken the lead when Joe Bennett shot just wide.

After the break, Norwich regained the initiative and Wilbraham and substitute Chris Martin were unlucky not to get on the score sheets.

But the Teessiders looked most likely towards the end with Ruddy saving brilliantly from Barry Robson and Kris Boyd and Hoyte also going close.

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Monday, 3 January 2011

Npower Championship

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Time
Middlesbrough	1-1	Norwich	FT
(HT 1-1)
Barnett (og) 21		Holt 12

Middlesbrough

• 30 Steele
• 02 Hoyte
• 04 Bates
• 05 Wheater
• 27 Bennett
• 10 Bailey
• 17 Robson
• 20 Arca yellow card
• 11 Kink (Franks 66)
• 15 Lita (Boyd 74)
• 32 Emnes

Substitutes

• 21 Coyne,
• 24 Hines,
• 29 McMahon,
• 33 Smallwood,
• 09 Boyd,
• 22 Williams,
• 28 Franks

Norwich

• 01 Ruddy
• 02 R Martin yellow card
• 03 Drury
• 05 Nelson yellow card
• 20 Barnett
• 07 Crofts
• 18 Smith
• 19 Lappin yellow card
• 30 Tudur-Jones (C Martin 46)
• 09 Holt (Jackson 65)
• 21 Wilbraham yellow card

Substitutes

• 13 Rudd,
• 06 Whitbread,
• 04 Gill,
• 24 McNamee,
• 10 Jackson,
• 16 C Martin,
• 23 Johnson

Ref: SalisburyAtt: 16,853

MIDDLESBROUGH

NORWICH

Possession

• Middlesbrough 45%
• Norwich 55%

Attempts on target

• Middlesbrough 5
• Norwich 5

Attempts off target

• Middlesbrough 7
• Norwich 0

Corners

• Middlesbrough 9
• Norwich 3

Fouls

• Middlesbrough 12
• Norwich 15

• Final Result
• 90:00+4:22 The referee blows for the end of the match.
• Full Time
• 90:00+4:08 Cross by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough), save (caught) by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 90:00+3:55 Cross by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough), resulting in open play.
• 90:00+3:13 Cross by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough), clearance by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 90:00+2:38 Foul by Simeon Jackson (Norwich) on Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken left-footed by Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough) from own half, passed.
• 90:00+2:06 Shot by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) left-footed from right channel (25 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 90:00+1:51 Attacking throw-in by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough).
• 90:00+0:41 Shot by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough) left-footed from right channel (25 yards), goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 90:00+0:29 Shot by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) left-footed from right channel (20 yards), blocked by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 89:30 Cross by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough), resulting in ball out of play. Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 88:23 Defending throw-in by Adam Drury (Norwich).
• 87:55 Defending throw-in by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 86:25 Cross by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough), clearance by Leon Barnett (Norwich).
• 85:42 Cross by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough), clearance by Michael Nelson (Norwich).
• 83:26 Foul by Russell Martin (Norwich) on Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough). Free kick crossed right-footed by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) from left channel, foul by David Wheater (Middlesbrough) on Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich). Free kick taken right-footed by John Ruddy (Norwich) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 83:26 Booking Russell Martin (Norwich) booked for unsporting behaviour.
• 82:31 Attacking throw-in by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough).
• 81:58 Defending throw-in by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 80:52 Shot by Simeon Jackson (Norwich) right-footed from right side of penalty area (18 yards), save (caught) by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough).
• 79:15 Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) to far post, save (caught) by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 78:58 Foul by Leon Barnett (Norwich) on Kris Boyd (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by Julio Arca (Middlesbrough) from right channel, passed.
• 77:47 Foul by Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich) on Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough). Free kick crossed left-footed by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) from own half, resulting in ball out of play. Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 77:47 Booking Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich) booked for unsporting behaviour.
• 75:51 Shot by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) right-footed from centre of penalty area (18 yards), save (tipped round post) by John Ruddy (Norwich). Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) to far post, clearance by Adam Drury (Norwich). Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) to centre, header by Kris Boyd (Middlesbrough) from left side of penalty area (12 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 75:12 Cross by Julio Arca (Middlesbrough), save (caught) by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 73:11 Attacking throw-in by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 73:11 Substitution Middlesbrough substitution: Leroy Lita replaced by Kris Boyd (tactical).
• 72:09 Foul by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough) on Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich). Free kick taken left-footed by Simon Lappin (Norwich) from right channel, resulting in open play.
• 71:47 Shot by Julio Arca (Middlesbrough) left-footed from right channel (20 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 71:30 Attacking throw-in by Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough).
• 70:51 Foul by Andrew Crofts (Norwich) on Marvin Emnes (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken left-footed by Julio Arca (Middlesbrough) from right channel, passed.
• 70:02 Defending throw-in by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough).
• 68:26 Foul by Simeon Jackson (Norwich) on Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough) from own half, passed.
• 68:08 Defending throw-in by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 67:37 Cross by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough), resulting in ball out of play. Defending throw-in by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 66:42 Foul by Andrew Crofts (Norwich) on Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 66:13 Defending throw-in by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough).
• 65:14 Foul by Tarmo Kink (Middlesbrough) on Grant Holt (Norwich). Free kick taken right-footed by Russell Martin (Norwich) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 65:14 Substitution Middlesbrough substitution: Tarmo Kink replaced by Jonathan Franks (tactical).
• 64:46 Substitution Norwich substitution: Grant Holt replaced by Simeon Jackson (tactical).
• 63:12 Cross by Chris Martin (Norwich), save (caught) by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough).
• 61:10 Foul by Julio Arca (Middlesbrough) on Andrew Crofts (Norwich). Free kick taken right-footed by Michael Nelson (Norwich) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 61:10 Booking Julio Arca (Middlesbrough) booked for unsporting behaviour.
• 60:30 Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 59:46 Leon Barnett (Norwich) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 59:32 Cross by Chris Martin (Norwich), clearance by David Wheater (Middlesbrough).
• 59:02 Handball by Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by Russell Martin (Norwich) from right channel, resulting in open play.
• 58:22 Cross by Chris Martin (Norwich), clearance by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough).
• 57:46 Goal kick taken long by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough).
• 56:35 Cross by Russell Martin (Norwich), clearance by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough).
• 56:00 Foul by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) on Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich). Free kick taken right-footed by Andrew Crofts (Norwich) from own half, passed.
• 54:28 Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) to far post, header by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough) from left side of penalty area (12 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 54:16 Cross by Tarmo Kink (Middlesbrough), resulting in open play.
• 53:53 Cross by Michael Nelson (Norwich), clearance by David Wheater (Middlesbrough).
• 52:57 Cross by Adam Drury (Norwich), clearance by David Wheater (Middlesbrough).
• 52:30 Defending throw-in by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 51:52 Foul by Michael Nelson (Norwich) on Leroy Lita (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken left-footed by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough) from own half, passed.
• 51:52 Booking Michael Nelson (Norwich) booked for unsporting behaviour.
• 50:40 Handball by Marvin Emnes (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by John Ruddy (Norwich) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 47:59 Foul by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) on Adam Drury (Norwich). Free kick taken left-footed by Adam Drury (Norwich) from left wing, resulting in open play.
• 47:16 Shot by Tarmo Kink (Middlesbrough) right-footed from left channel (25 yards), blocked by Michael Nelson (Norwich).
• 45:57 Defending throw-in by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough).
• 45:44 Attacking throw-in by Adam Drury (Norwich).
• 45:33 Attacking throw-in by Adam Drury (Norwich).
• 45:10 Attacking throw-in by Leon Barnett (Norwich).
• 45:01 The referee gets the second half underway.
• 45:01 Substitution Norwich substitution: Owain Tudur Jones replaced by Chris Martin (tactical).
• Half Time
• 45:00+2:05 It is the end of the first-half.
• 45:00+1:35 Cross by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough), header by David Wheater (Middlesbrough) from right side of penalty area (12 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 45:00+1:23 Cross by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough), resulting in open play.
• 45:00+0:19 Cross by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough), handball by Russell Martin (Norwich). Free kick crossed right-footed by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) from left channel, clearance by Korey Smith (Norwich). Attacking throw-in by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough).
• 44:28 Attacking throw-in by Adam Drury (Norwich).
• 44:00 Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 43:13 Attacking throw-in by Leroy Lita (Middlesbrough).
• 41:59 Foul by Marvin Emnes (Middlesbrough) on Andrew Crofts (Norwich). Free kick taken right-footed by Andrew Crofts (Norwich) from left channel, passed.
• 41:06 Foul by David Wheater (Middlesbrough) on Adam Drury (Norwich). Free kick taken right-footed by John Ruddy (Norwich) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 39:50 Cross by Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough), clearance by Korey Smith (Norwich). Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) to far post, shot by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough) left-footed from left side of penalty area (12 yards), blocked by Owain Tudur Jones (Norwich). Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) to centre, clearance by Adam Drury (Norwich).
• 39:14 Foul by Owain Tudur Jones (Norwich) on Julio Arca (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 38:10 Cross by Simon Lappin (Norwich), blocked by Leroy Lita (Middlesbrough). Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Simon Lappin (Norwich) to centre, clearance by Tarmo Kink (Middlesbrough).
• 37:31 Shot by Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich) right-footed from right side of penalty area (6 yards), blocked by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough). Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Simon Lappin (Norwich) to near post, clearance by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough).
• 37:14 Cross by Russell Martin (Norwich), clearance by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough).
• 35:54 Cross by Simon Lappin (Norwich), foul by Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich) on Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 35:16 Foul by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough) on Grant Holt (Norwich). Free kick crossed left-footed by Simon Lappin (Norwich) from right channel, clearance by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough).
• 32:37 Foul by Simon Lappin (Norwich) on Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken left-footed by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) from right channel, resulting in open play. Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) to centre, header by Tarmo Kink (Middlesbrough) from right side of penalty area (12 yards), save (caught) by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 32:37 Booking Simon Lappin (Norwich) booked for unsporting behaviour.
• 29:48 Foul by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) on Korey Smith (Norwich). Free kick curled left-footed by Simon Lappin (Norwich) from right channel (25 yards), hit wall. Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Simon Lappin (Norwich) to near post, clearance by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough).
• 29:04 Foul by Simon Lappin (Norwich) on Marvin Emnes (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken left-footed by Julio Arca (Middlesbrough) from right channel, resulting in open play.
• 27:03 Cross by Simon Lappin (Norwich), resulting in ball out of play. Goal kick taken long by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough).
• 26:10 Foul by Julio Arca (Middlesbrough) on Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich). Free kick taken left-footed by Simon Lappin (Norwich) from left channel, resulting in open play.
• 25:28 Shot by Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough) left-footed from left channel (25 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 25:14 Cross by Tarmo Kink (Middlesbrough), resulting in open play.
• 24:43 Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough) to far post, resulting in open play.
• 23:39 Defending throw-in by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 22:15 Grant Holt (Norwich) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 21:44 Defending throw-in by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough).
• 20:24 Assist (pass) by Julio Arca (Middlesbrough) from left side of penalty area.
• 20:24 GOAL - Leon Barnett:Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Norwich Own goal by Leon Barnett (Norwich) right-footed (bottom-left of goal) from own half (12 yards).Middlesbrough 1-1 Norwich.
• 20:01 Defending throw-in by Adam Drury (Norwich).
• 19:40 Defending throw-in by Adam Drury (Norwich).
• 19:11 Foul by Leon Barnett (Norwich) on Marvin Emnes (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough) from left channel, resulting in open play.
• 17:27 Cross by Nicky Bailey (Middlesbrough), clearance by Leon Barnett (Norwich).
• 16:48 Attacking throw-in by Barry Robson (Middlesbrough).
• 16:06 Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Julio Arca (Middlesbrough) to far post, save (punched) by John Ruddy (Norwich).
• 16:00 Cross by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough), clearance by Andrew Crofts (Norwich).
• 15:05 Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Matthew Bates (Middlesbrough) from own half, passed.
• 14:51 Attacking throw-in by Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough).
• 14:28 Shot by Owain Tudur Jones (Norwich) left-footed from right channel (20 yards), blocked by David Wheater (Middlesbrough).
• 13:44 Foul by David Wheater (Middlesbrough) on Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich). Free kick taken left-footed by Simon Lappin (Norwich) from left channel, resulting in open play.
• Correction - 11:10 GOAL - Grant Holt:Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Norwich Grant Holt finds the back of the net with a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Middlesbrough 0-1 Norwich.
• 11:10 Assist (header) by Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich) from right side of penalty area.
• 11:10 GOAL - Grant Holt:Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Norwich Goal by Grant Holt (Norwich) right-footed (bottom-right of goal) from right side of six-yard box (6 yards).Middlesbrough 0-1 Norwich.
• 10:33 Goal kick taken long by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough).
• 9:16 Attacking throw-in by Justin Hoyte (Middlesbrough).
• 6:25 Foul by Grant Holt (Norwich) on David Wheater (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 5:30 Adam Drury (Norwich) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 5:08 Attacking throw-in by Adam Drury (Norwich).
• 4:08 Aaron Wilbraham (Norwich) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Jason Steele (Middlesbrough) from own half, resulting in open play.
• 3:25 Attacking throw-in by Adam Drury (Norwich).
• 2:35 Cross by Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough), clearance by Michael Nelson (Norwich).
• 2:15 Foul by Andrew Crofts (Norwich) on Leroy Lita (Middlesbrough). Free kick taken right-footed by David Wheater (Middlesbrough) from own half, passed.
• 1:41 Defending throw-in by Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough).
• 1:16 Attacking throw-in by Grant Holt (Norwich).
• 0:12 Defending throw-in by Russell Martin (Norwich).
• 0:00 The game gets underway.

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