Norwich City U21s 5-2 Leeds United U21s highlights: Debutant nets brace for young Whites
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The young Whites’ Monday night fixture against West Bromwich Albion was postponed due to a frozen pitch, meaning Michael Skubala’s side were denied the opportunity to bounce back from recent defeats to the Baggies and Nottingham Forest. Leeds relinquished their commanding grip on top spot in Premier League 2 Division 2, allowing Southampton to usurp them in the only automatic promotion place, which will serve as motivation to the youngsters in their upcoming fixtures.
Today’s game takes place less than 24 hours before the senior squad face Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup Fourth Round, meaning those who feature in this afternoon’s fixture are unlikely to be involved with Jesse Marsch’s main group at the Wham Stadium tomorrow.
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Norwich City U21 5-2 Leeds United U21
End-to-end
22’ From one end to the other. Norwich squander another sitter in Leeds’ 18-yard area before Marley Wilson sets off on a mazy run the length of the field, sits McCallum down and finds Joseph in the middle. The Spaniard dribbles wide and attempts to find a teammate but it’s cut out. Up the other end, Norwich work a short corner routine which comes to nothing.
GOAL! Norwich 1-0
21’ There’s the opening goal. Sinani down the lift fires a low cross into the middle and on this occasion, Marcelino Nunez makes no mistake.
Pressure beginning to tell
20' Double save from Klaesson in quick succession. Marcelino with the first attempt, punched away then the second saved by the Norwegian's legs. Norwich beginning to turn the screw now in search of an opener.
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