Double Strike From Josh Clarke Helps Sink Bristol City

A second-half double strike from schoolboy Josh Clarke gave Academy coach Adrian Boothroyd the perfect birthday present as City's Under-19 side bounced back from their disappointing F.A.Youth Cup exit midweek, with a 4-1 victory over Bristol City at Colney today.
The Canaries had to come from a goal behind when the visitors took the lead after 20 minutes through Darren Hawkins. It was captain Greg Crane who pulled them back on level terms when he rifled in a 20 yard free kick.
Clarke scored the first of his two goals just 60 seconds into the second half after good work by Nicky Howell allowed Damian Batt to cross to the far post where Clarke met the ball with a spectacular diving header.
Bristol, to their credit, took the game to the Canaries and it needed a string of outstanding saves from Aaron Osborne to keep City in front.
They extended their lead on 65 minutes after good build up play involving Lee Blackburn and Danny Crow, with the move again being finished by the head of Clarke.
Clarke then turned provider for the final goal of the game some 13 minutes before full time. The Gorleston youngster made a powerful run down the left flank, creating the opening for Crow to slot the ball home.

City line up: Osborne, Batt, Chick [Halliday 83], Crane, North [Willis 45], Smith [Howlett 60], Howell, Blackburn, Jarvis, Crow, Clarke.
Subs not used: Herbert, Eagle.

Top Canary: Aaron Osborne.

Action From The Bristol City Game
Man of the Match Aaron Osborne	Greg Crane and a frustrated opponent!
Adam Smith challenges in the air	Greg Crane, watched by Lee Howlett

Pictures and report courtesy of John Landamore.