Easy win for Canaries

Micky Nelson scored against his former club as Norwich eased to an away win over Hartlepool.

Nelson sets Norwich on their way with goal against old club

Micky Nelson, the former Hartlepool United defender, sunk his old club as Norwich City swept to a 2-0 victory. Nelson swopped Victoria Park for Carrow Road in the summer after six years' service in the North East - and he scored his first goal for his new club on his return to his old stamping ground. Paul McVeigh took a short free-kick on 27 minutes, moved into the area and fed Jamie Cureton. When his shot was parried, Nelson was on hand to send a spectacular free-kick into the net from 10 yards. The Canaries were always in control against a below par home side and the biggest surprise was that it took until the 63rd minute for them to double the lead, courtesy of a classic breakaway. A Pool corner was firmly headed away by Jens Berthel-Askou, McVeigh picked up possession, fed Grant Holt and, when Stephen Hughes burst into space, he took the pass to roll home from 16 yards.

Hartlepool United 0

Norwich City 2

Easy win for Canaries

Nelson sets Norwich on their way with goal against old club

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Hartlepool United 0

Norwich City 2

Easy win for Canaries

Nelson sets Norwich on their way with goal against old club

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