4 – 1
“Mohamed Touré fires Norwich ahead inside the opening two minutes, finishing off a Jose Cordoba assist straight from kick-off.”
Pivotal“Andre Brooks doubles Norwich's lead just three minutes later, capitalizing on a rapid start that stunned Burnley.”
Pivotal“Mohamed Touré completes his brace, punishing more slack Burnley defending to make it 3-0.”
Pivotal“Josh Laurent pulls one back for Burnley after sustained late pressure, giving the visitors a lifeline before halftime.”
“Andre Brooks nets his second of the game to restore Norwich's three-goal cushion and seal the rout.”
Norwich City
Burnley
Outstanding performance
Norwich City•AttackerNorwich City produced a ruthless attacking display, scoring three times in the first 21 minutes to blow the game open before Burnley had settled. Despite Burnley controlling 69% of possession and completing more than double Norwich's passes, the Canaries were far more clinical, converting four of their 13 shots while creating four big chances to Burnley's one. Mohamed Touré was the standout with a brace either side of Andre Brooks' opener, and Brooks added a late fourth to cap the rout after Josh Laurent had given Burnley brief hope with a goal just before the half-hour. For Norwich, this result will provide a huge lift given their mid-table position, while Burnley's stat-sheet dominance masking a chaotic defensive performance will be a major concern heading into their next fixture.
How entertaining was this match?
Ugo Raghouber is on, and Hannibal Mejbri is off.
Offside.
Substitution: Jacob Wright comes on for Kenny McLean.
Andreas Hountondji comes on for Zian Flemming.
Second yellow card issued to Josh Laurent.
Corner awarded.
Mathias Kvistgaarden comes on for Mohamed Toure.
Ante Crnac replaces Andrew Brooks.
Zian Flemming receives a yellow card.
Dastan Satpayev takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Andre BrooksAndrew Brooks takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Jack Stacey
Goal! Andrew Brooks scores to make it 4-1, assisted by Jack Stacey.
Yellow card for Anis Ben Slimane.
Zeki Amdouni comes on for Aaron Ramsey.
Marcus Edwards is on, and Jacob Bruun Larsen is off.
Andre BrooksYellow CardYellow card issued to Andrew Brooks.
Anis Ben Slimane is on, and Oscar Schwartau is off.
Pape Diallo comes on for Anthony Musaba.
Jacob Bruun Larsen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Anel Ahmedhodzic takes a shot with his head but misses.
Corner awarded.
Andrew Brooks takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Aaron Ramsey takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Dastan Satpayev's left-footed shot is blocked.
Ruairi McConville attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Anthony Musaba takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jacob Bruun Larsen takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Oscar Schwartau takes a right-footed shot but misses.
The first half ends with a score of 3-1.
Shot by Benjamin Chrisene with his right foot is saved.
Zian Flemming takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Zian Flemming takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Mohamed Toure takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Offside.
Jose Cordoba receives a yellow card.
Josh Laurent receives a yellow card.
Josh LaurentShot on goal! Josh Laurent takes a right-footed shot.
assist: Jacob Bruun Larsen
Goal! Josh Laurent scores to make it 3-1, assisted by Jacob Bruun Larsen.
Corner awarded.
Oscar Schwartau takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Shot from Benjamin Chrisene with his right foot is blocked.
Anthony Musaba takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Josh Laurent takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Mohamed TouréShot by Mohamed Toure with a right-footed shot results in a goal.
Corner awarded.
Goal! Mohamed Toure scores, making it 3-0.
Dastan Satpayev takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Ruairi McConvilleYellow CardYellow card issued to Ruairi McConville.
Corner awarded.
Aaron Ramsey takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Hannibal Mejbri takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Zian Flemming attempts a header but misses the shot.
Offside.
Andre BrooksShot from Andrew Brooks with his left foot finds the back of the net.
assist: Anthony Musaba
Goal! Andrew Brooks scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Anthony Musaba.
Josh Laurent takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Mohamed TouréShot on goal! Mohamed Toure takes a right-footed shot.
assist: José Córdoba
Goal! Mohamed Toure scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Jose Cordoba.
Kick-off! The referee is Elliot Bell.
Norwich City host Burnley at Carrow Road on Saturday in a crucial early-season Championship clash, with both sides yet to win a league game and desperate to get off the mark. The Canaries carry fresh momentum from a midweek Carabao Cup win over Cardiff, while Burnley arrive bruised after a 3-1 thumping at West Brom and a cup exit on penalties at Bradford. Something has to give in what shapes up as a nervy, high-stakes battle near the foot of the early table.
