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Teenager Samba Strikes Twice on Debut as Man City Thrash Norwich in League Cup
The 17-year-old striker earned man of the match honors after scoring in both halves and helping City advance to the fourth round.
- On Thursday, 17-year-old striker Floyd Samba scored twice on his Manchester City debut, leading the defending champions to a 5-0 victory over Norwich City in the Carabao Cup third round at Etihad Stadium.
- Manager Enzo Maresca promoted the academy graduate to the first team, deploying him in an unfamiliar number nine role to replace rested striker Erling Haaland for the match.
- Samba seized the opportunity, scoring the opener in the 28th minute with a precise header before bending a shot from 20 yards in the second half. Debutant Allan Elias and Ryan McAidoo also registered goals.
- Defending champions City secured advancement to the fourth round, where they will host Brighton and Hove Albion next month following the Carabao Cup draw.
- Manager Enzo Maresca praised his squad's discipline and performance, while Norwich manager Philippe Clement expressed disappointment, saying 'it is hard to take five goals from six shots on target.
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The Straits TimesTeenager Samba strikes twice on debut as Man City thrash Norwich in League Cup
Sept 18 : Floyd Samba wanted to give a good account of himself on his Manchester City senior debut but scoring twice and being named man of the match in Thursday's 5-0 League Cup win over Norwich City was more than the 17-year-old could have hoped for. City manager Enzo Maresca promoted the English midfiel
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Floyd Samba scored twice for Manchester City in the League Cup victory against Norwich, his first senior match. The Middleman is the son of a former Premier League footballer.
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