Late Goal Sinks Canaries In Local Derby

Adrian Boothroyd's side went down by the only goal of the game in today's local derby against Ipswich Town. It was a typically hard fought derby game with both sides prepared to take no prisoners.
For the Canaries Greg Crane returned after a one match suspension, while, after scoring a goal apiece in last weeks victory over Arsenal, Ryan Jarvis and Danny Crow continued their partnership up front.
Town had the better of the opening period, although City keeper Arron Osborne was rarely tested.
The Canaries suffered a series set back after just 12 minutes, when Adam Smith was replaced by Lee Blackburn after the influential City midfielder was brought down by Antonio Murray.
The home side looked to have taken the lead midway through the half when the ball was headed home from a corner, but referee Mr. Enblish had already blown for an infringement, much to the dismay of the home supporters.
Danny Self, who is all set for a trial with Oxford United next week, went close with a header from a Blackburn corner, while late in the first half Oliver Willis brought a save from Lewis Price in the Town goal.
Just after the break Osborne had to be alert to tip a free kick over the bar, while at the other end some excellent work by Jarvis saw the Town defence relieved to clear the danger with Crow lurking at the near post.
The only goal of the game came just 8 minutes before full time when Sam Morrow headed home a left wing cross with a little help from the woodwork.

City line up: A.Osborne, Batt, Willis, Crane, Self, Sinclair, Clarke, [Chick 70] Smith, [Blackburn 12] Jarvis, Crow, Howell, [Eagle 80]
Subs not used: Herbert, J.Osborne.

Top Canary: Damian Batt.