11am 14 September 2013
Under 18 Premier League
Norwich City U18 3 Middlesbrough U18 2 (att 54)
While the standard of the football at Norwich's Colney Training Centre was lower than I'd expect for a "category 1" academy game, the defensive frailties at least made for an unexpectedly exciting match.
Norwich led 2-1 by half time, Boro equalised just after the restart, but Norwich scored the game's crucial final goal. Both sides hit the frame of the goal more than once, and good chances were wasted at both ends.
Unlike some clubs Norwich appear to welcome spectators to academy games, even handing out teamsheets, which are a rarity these days. The down side is that you can only watch the game from half of one touchline, and are separated from the pitch by a wide hedge, which makes the game seem a bit distant.
Under 18 Premier League
Norwich City U18 3 Middlesbrough U18 2 (att 54)
While the standard of the football at Norwich's Colney Training Centre was lower than I'd expect for a "category 1" academy game, the defensive frailties at least made for an unexpectedly exciting match.
Norwich led 2-1 by half time, Boro equalised just after the restart, but Norwich scored the game's crucial final goal. Both sides hit the frame of the goal more than once, and good chances were wasted at both ends.
Unlike some clubs Norwich appear to welcome spectators to academy games, even handing out teamsheets, which are a rarity these days. The down side is that you can only watch the game from half of one touchline, and are separated from the pitch by a wide hedge, which makes the game seem a bit distant.
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