Reserve Match Report - Brighton & Hove Albion (H) 22.10.03

CITY RESERVES FIGHT BACK TO VICTORY

NORWICH CITY RESERVES 2 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION RESERVES 1

City Reserves recorded only their second win of the season when they beat Brighton at Colney yesterday by the odd goal in three. Keith Webb's side had to come from a goal behind to beat the visitors, with goals from Olly Willis - his first at Reserve Team level - and a winner coming from Dean Sinclair.

The game did not burst into life until Brighton took the lead on 35 minutes, when Matt Piper converted a left wing cross from close range.

City struck back just five minutes later when Ryan Jarvis, fresh from his excellent showing as a substitute against Derby the night before, crossed to the far post for Olly Willis to tap the ball home, registering his first goal for the Reserves.

Into the second half and Lee Blackburn saw a headed go inches wide of the upright after a good cross from Willis.

Lee Blackburn

Lee Blackburn battles away in midfield

But with 15 minutes left on the clock The Canaries scored what was to be the winning goal when Jason Shackell headed down an Adam Smith corner for Dean Sinclair to finish from close range.

The Reserves now have a break until Monday November 10th. when they entertain Peterborough United at Carrow Road.

Friends Of Norwich City Youth will be holding their 7th AGM prior to the game, with all members receiving their invitations in the post over the next 10 days.

City Line-Up: Herbert, Batt, Chick, Sinclair, Shackell, Crane, Willis [Howell 75], Easton [Howlett 65], Jarvis [Crow 65], Blackburn, Smith.

Sub not used: Tyrie.

Further Action From The Match
Greg Crane

Greg Crane receives attention for a head injury
Dean Sinclair

Dean Sinclair scored the winner for Keith Webb's side
Olly Willis

Olly Willis scored his first goal for the Reserves
Lee Blackburn

Lee Blackburn gives chase
Clint Easton and Ryan Jarvis

Clint Easton and Ryan Javis relax after their 65 minute stint
Shane Herbert

Shane Herbert looked assured in the Canaries' goal


Report and Pictures courtesy of John Landamore.