Match report

Tottenham 2–2 Norwich (FA Cup): A Draw at White Hart Lane

Tottenham
Tottenham
2–2
PEN
Norwich
Norwich
Mar 4, 2020

Tottenham and Norwich shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw at White Hart Lane in the FA Cup. The match saw Vertonghen put Tottenham ahead early on, but Norwich fought back to secure a hard-fought draw, ensuring the competition moves to the replay stage. Norwich's determination and resilience were evident as they managed to level the score despite going down to ten men late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Tottenham: 2 goals, Vertonghen (13')
  • • Norwich: 2 goals, Drmic (78')
  • • Vranjic (Norwich) received a yellow card in the 12th minute
  • • Skipp (Tottenham) received a yellow card in the 71st minute
  • • Three substitutions were made by each team
  • • The game ended in a 2-2 draw, leading to a replay

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Vorm (G)
  • 5 J. Vertonghen (D)
  • 24 S. Aurier (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 27 Lucas Moura (M)
  • 20 D. Alli (F)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 8 H. Winks (M)
  • 18 G. Lo Celso (M)
  • 29 O. Skipp (M)
  • 23 S. Bergwijn (M)

Substitutes

  • 30 Gedson Fernandes
  • 11 E. Lamela
  • 28 T. Ndombèlé
  • 52 T. Parrott
  • 22 P. Gazzaniga
  • 4 T. Alderweireld
  • 39 J. Tanganga

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Krul (G)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 4 B. Godfrey (D)
  • 12 J. Lewis (D)
  • 2 M. Aarons (D)
  • 8 M. Vrančić (M)
  • 7 L. Rupp (M)
  • 19 T. Trybull (M)
  • 17 E. Buendía (M)
  • 14 T. Cantwell (M)
  • 20 J. Drmic (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 K. McLean
  • 35 A. Idah
  • 27 A. Tettey
  • 18 M. Stiepermann
  • 22 T. Pukki
  • 25 O. Duda
  • 33 M. McGovern

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    12' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    M. Vrančić
  2. Tottenham
    13' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vertonghen · Assist: G. Lo Celso
  3. Tottenham
    54' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bergwijn · On: Gedson Fernandes
  4. Norwich
    67' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Vrančić · On: K. McLean
  5. Tottenham
    70' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Moura · On: É. Lamela
  6. Tottenham
    71' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    O. Skipp
  7. Norwich
    72' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Rupp · On: A. Idah
  8. Norwich
    73' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    Grant Hanley
  9. Norwich
    78' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Drmic
  10. Tottenham
    81' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Winks · On: T. Ndombele
  11. Norwich
    89' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Trybull · On: A. Tettey
  12. Tottenham
    96' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Alli · On: T. Parrott
  13. Norwich
    97' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Buendia · On: M. Stiepermann

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Norwich
Fouls 20 17
Pass Accuracy 86% 86%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 17
Corners 9 8
Total Passes 611 622
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 7 6
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 523 535
Shots Inside Box 12 11
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vertonghen's early goal in the 13th minute set the tone for Tottenham, giving them an early lead and control of the match.
  • ▸ Norwich's equalizer by Drmic in the 78th minute shifted the momentum, showing their fighting spirit and ability to stay in the game despite challenges.