- A George Couzens brace puts Norwich 2-0 up
- Luis Garcia scores late on for Albion
- Anthony Spyrou makes it 3-1 to Norwich in stoppage time
- The Seagulls host Southampton on Saturday
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A brace from George Couzens and a late strike from Anthony Spyrou sealed the three points for the Canaries, while Luis Garcia scored what proved to be a consolation for Albion in the second half.
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Buckman told seagulls.co.uk, “In terms of a performance, we were very pleased. We started the game very well and wanted to try and create more chances, which was something we did very well.
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“We had 24 attempts compared to their seven over the course of the game. On another day that would have translated into a positive day for us.
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“We said to the boys that we need to be more clinical and create more chances. We learned our lesson the hard way and got punished at the other end.
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“We didn’t manage to get the result that we wanted, but we were really pleased with the players’ work rate.”
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The under-18 coach praised the quality shown in the build-up to Garcia’s strike and believes the squad have made some good progress these past couple of weeks.
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“The goal was a good bit of combination play between Luis and Archie Davies on the edge of the box. Luis got the ball from Archie and finished well past the keeper.
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“The lads have worked really hard on the training ground in the last two weeks. We lost 2-1 away to Chelsea the previous week, but we were pleased with the performance.
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“We conceded a soft second goal from a set-piece; we could’ve come away with something positive there and it was the same on Saturday.
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“In terms of the players’ development, it’s been a promising couple of weeks.”Up next is the visit of Southampton to the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre on Saturday; a game which Buckman feels his players should relish.
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“They are another team that plays good football and we have more players available now.
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“Everyone is working hard, there is good competition for places and we’re looking forward to the game.”
ALBION: Sanchez; Morrison, White, Cadman, Cox; Barker (Mulomby 65), Davies, Sanders, Mandroiu; Byrne (Garcia 69), Maguire-Drew.
SUBS NOT USED: Vose (GK), Moore.
[h=3]ALBION V BRISTOL CITY*
[/h] TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER, KICK-OFF 7.45PM
[h=3]ALBION V *PRESTON NORTH END*
[/h] SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER, KICK-OFF 3PM
[h=3]ALBION V MILTON KEYNES DONS
[/h] SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER, KICK-OFF 3PM
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