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LADIES 3RD XI - 16/09/2017 VS NORWICH CITY 4 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI 
DATE: 16/09/2017 
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 16/09/2017 
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LEAGUE: NORFOLK PREMIER DIVISION 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
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MENS 3RD XI - 16/09/2017 VS NORTH NORFOLK 1 (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 3rd XI 
DATE: 16/09/2017 
FIXTURE: Mens 3rd XI VS 16/09/2017 
HEADLINE: City maintain pre-season success 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: Taverham - Sand 
RESULT: 6-1 Win 
 
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City's 3s maintained their good start to the season by following up a 7-2 victory over Harleston Magpies with a 6-1 victory at home to North Norfolk 1s. City welcomed back Henry Sayer, as well as a club debut to Charlie Jones, to give City a 13 man squad.  
 
20 Seconds in and City were in the lead thanks to a good move and tidy finish from Joe Koniecnzy, however City tried to force the ball to much and tried to far to many long passes and a lapse at the backs led to a North Norfolk forward breaking in behind and levelling the scores. City pressed hard but kept giving the ball away to easily and found the rest of the half frustrating.  
 
However City shortened their passing more and worked hard in the 2nd half and the score line reflected this, Rees Leonard tapped home on the line for the lead before sliding an excellent pass to Joe Koniecnzy for his second goal of the day sliding in on the post. Toby Leonard made it 4 on the breakaway with an excellent finish into the side netting, before Chris Perry made it 5 with a finish low at the near post. Lloyld Sayer then got his first goal for City in the final minute with an excellent finish low following a short corner. Full time 6-1 and City take on Pelicans 2s next week in their first league game.  

MENS 4TH XI - 16/09/2017 VS NORTH NORFOLK 2 (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 4th XI 
DATE: 16/09/2017 
FIXTURE: Mens 4th XI VS 16/09/2017 
HEADLINE: The one that got away 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST 
VENUE:Taverham 
RESULT:2:3 (Lost) 
 
REPORT:A last chance to sharpen the stick skills and gel the team together was soured by this surprising final friendly result. 
City started the stronger and more assured against a nervous North Norfolk side who looked like they were playing against a side who sit a league above. Early exchanges saw City take the lead through Jamie Higginbotham after a penalty corner routine largely made up on the spur of the moment, but fired into the corner with deadly accuracy. The following 10 minutes saw City dominate and were awarded for their persistent pressure as William Kidner fired in a second. The visitors slowly but surely grew in confidence and pulled a goal back mid way through the half and continued to pressurise the City defence. A lapse in concentration by the entire City back line allowed North Norfolk to equalise at the end of the half as a nasty Knee injury in the area to one of the City players saw everyone stop to look on at the crumpled player on the floor. Unfortunately North Norfolk's star striker continued to play on, where others had stopped, and slotted his effort into an empty goal resulting in the teams entering the break level on terms. The second half was a tame affair in comparison with North Norfolk's 10 men looking the more likely to score and with nothing to lose they piled on the pressure. Although City looked to rekindle the first half's pass and move style, the shape of the team ultimately let them down and the lopsided and imbalanced team conceded a third goal late in the half. All in all North Norfolk probably deserved to take the win which looked highly unlikely at the start of the day's play. City MOM Jamie Higginbotham 

MENS 5TH XI - 16/09/2017 VS WATTON (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 5th XI 
DATE: 16/09/2017 
FIXTURE: Mens 5th XI VS 16/09/2017 
HEADLINE: Final friendly victory 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 4 NORTH EAST 
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RESULT: won 2-1 
 
REPORT 
 
The final pre season game saw another scrappy yet hard fought victory. City had more than enough chances to put this game to bed only for the opposition to continually fight back. A powerful short corner from Tim A opened the scoring before Watton responded with a goal of their own. After numerous chances were spurned by City, James Smith put the game to bed with a tidy finish.  

MENS 7TH XI - 16/09/2017 VS DEREHAM 4 (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 7th XI 
DATE: 16/09/2017 
FIXTURE: Mens 7th XI VS 16/09/2017 
HEADLINE: City's young legs run Dereham ragged 
VENUE: TAVERHAM RECREATION FACILITY 
RESULT: NORWICH CITY 7 6 DEREHAM 4 2 
 
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City's young legs and large squad proved too strong for the older legs of Dereham 4's, but it was the quality of their play that provided the foundation for a comfortable win.  
 
City welcomed Ed Taylor for his City debut, Joe Holden back to the fold and Freddie Paterson for his first senior match. Dereham fielded an experienced side, but City's young squad containing nine under 16's started well moving the ball simply and quickly, Ed Taylor prominent in midfield and Joe Holden. City took the lead through the returning Joe Holden, and added further goals before the break through Luke Keeley, Elliot Fox and a rare goal for left defender Reuben Cooke.  
City were caught a little cold shortly after the break as Dereham scored to quick goals, but City recovered their composure and started to resume their passing game. Nathan Dixon converted at the far post to extend City's lead and Luke Keeley added his second and City's sixth with a cheeky shot through his legs. Joe Holden deservedly won the man of the match award for a hard working display.