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Toure's Hat-Trick Seals Stunning Early Victory
11 Feb
Summary
- Mohamed Toure scored twice within minutes of each half on debut.
- Norwich's fast start was described as starting like a 'wrecking ball'.
- Oxford's head coach took responsibility for tactical setup errors.
Norwich secured a dominant 3-0 win against Oxford, with Mohamed Toure making an immediate impact on his full debut. Toure netted goals within the first minute of the match and less than two minutes into the second half, completing a memorable hat-trick.
Manager Philippe Clement lauded his team's aggressive start, likening it to a "wrecking ball" and expressed satisfaction with the clean sheet and the offensive output against a strong Oxford defense.
Oxford's head coach, Matt Bloomfield, expressed deep disappointment with his team's performance, taking responsibility for tactical errors in their setup. He highlighted the significant negative impact of conceding goals so early in each half on the team's morale and game plan.
Bloomfield acknowledged that cheap turnovers contributed to a difficult climb for his side, ultimately leading to a performance that was not up to par for their supporters. He emphasized the need for the team to learn from the loss and improve quickly.
