1 – 3
“Anthony Musaba fires Norwich into an early lead, assisted by Pelle Mattsson”
“Patrick Bamford levels for Sheffield United after Norwich failed to clear a series of corners”
“Mohamed Touré restores Norwich's lead right before half-time, capitalizing after a missed chance from Tyrese Campbell moments earlier”
Pivotal“Substitute Mathias Kvistgaarden scores within a minute of coming on to extend Norwich's lead to 1-3”
Pivotal
Sheffield United
Norwich City
Outstanding performance
Norwich City•MidfielderNorwich City made the perfect start when Anthony Musaba struck after just 8 minutes, but Sheffield United hit back through Patrick Bamford following sustained pressure and two corners. The game swung decisively in the final minutes of the first half as Mohamed Touré restored Norwich's lead right on the stroke of half-time, capping a frenetic period that produced three goals and four cautions. Norwich City controlled the second half territorially, dominating possession (54%) and dangerous attacks (52 to 30), and sealed the win when substitute Mathias Kvistgaarden scored just a minute after coming on. Sheffield United's profligacy in front of goal - managing only 4 shots on target from 11 attempts - proved costly against a clinical Norwich side that made the most of their chances.
How entertaining was this match?
Sam McCallum takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Liam Kitching takes a shot with his head but misses.
Corner awarded.
Ante Crnac is substituted on for Andrew Brooks.
Corner awarded.
Benjamin Chrisene attempts a header but misses the shot.
Oliver Arblaster is on, and Romelle Donovan is off.
Jamie Shackleton comes on for Ben Brereton.
Corner awarded.
Shot - Kalvin Phillips Head Shot Missed
Corner awarded.
Ben Brereton takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jacob Wright takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Jacob Wright takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Pape Diallo comes on for Anthony Musaba.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Benjamin Chrisene takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Mathias KvistgaardenMathias Kvistgaarden scores with a left-footed shot.
Andrew Brooks takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Goal! Mathias Kvistgaarden scores, making it 1-3.
Mathias Kvistgaarden replaces Mohamed Toure.
Jacob Wright is substituted for Anis Ben Slimane.
Sam McCallum is on, and Rhys Norrington-Davies is off.
Thomas Cannon is on, and Tyrese Campbell is off.
Mohamed Toure takes a header but misses the shot.
Ruairi McConville takes a header shot, but it misses the target.
Yellow card issued to Rhys Norrington-Davies.
Kalvin Phillips takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Anthony Musaba takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Kalvin Phillips is on, and Jairo Riedewald is off.
Offside.
Offside.
First half ends with the score at 1-2.
Liam Kitching receives a yellow card.
Mohamed TouréYellow CardYellow card issued to Mohamed Toure.
Mohamed TouréShot from Mohamed Toure with his right foot finds the back of the net.
Andrew Brooks takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
assist: Anis Ben Slimane
Goal! Mohamed Toure scores, making it 1-2, assisted by Anis Ben Slimane.
Tyrese Campbell takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Offside.
Liam Kitching attempts a header but misses the shot.
Kellen FisherYellow CardKellen Fisher receives a yellow card.
Ruairi McConvilleYellow CardYellow card shown to Ruairi McConville.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Offside.
Patrick BamfordShot from Patrick Bamford with his left foot finds the back of the net.
assist: Tyrese Campbell
Goal! Patrick Bamford scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Tyrese Campbell.
Corner awarded.
Romelle Donovan's left-footed shot is saved.
Corner awarded.
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
Sydie Peck takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Anis Ben Slimane takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Andrew Brooks takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Andrew Brooks takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Andrew Brooks takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Anthony MusabaShot! Anthony Musaba scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Pelle Mattsson
Goal! Anthony Musaba scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Pelle Mattsson.
Kick-off! The referee is Josh Smith.
