The popularity of the FA Youth Cup was evident at Carrow Road, as the kick-off for their match against reigning champions Aston Villa, had to be delayed by 15 minutes because of crowd congestion.

The majority of the 1,584 people in attendance would have been delighted with the outcome.

The home side took the lead on 27 minutes through Damian Batt. The fullback cut inside before rifling a right foot effort in to the bottom corner from 25 yards.

Aaron Osborne in the Norwich goal repeatedly prevented Villa from drawing level before the Canaries moved further ahead, as Nicky Howell clinically drilled the ball low past Villa 'keeper Gahan from 15 yards.

Villa pulled themselves back into the game just three minutes into the second half, England Under 17s star Luke Moore struck a first time half-volley from 20 yards which flew past Osborne.

That was all that Villa could manage in response however, meaning that there will be a new name on the cup this year.

Fulham edged through to the next round with the help of another injury time goal that took this tie in to extra time, as they were pushed all the way by a determined Dulwich Hamlet side.

The visitors took the lead in the 58th minute and it was no less than they deserved. Beanny rose at the far post to head home a deep cross to stun the Cottagers.

However, Michael Timlin levelled with literally the last touch of normal time. He spun on the penalty spot and powered home to break Dulwich hearts.

With penalties deciding the outcome it was left to McFrederick in the Fulham goal to make the decisive save and send his team through 3-2 on penalties.

Two quick goals by Southampton put paid to the Derby's progress in the competition, seeing the Saints through 2-0 at Pride Park. The goals came from Jay Lucas and Andrew Surman.

Sheffield Wednesday staged a dramatic late fight-back to defeat Reading, taking the match in to extra-time with a 92nd minute equaliser from Richard Wood, cancelling out Nathan Bailey's opener for the Royals.

The winner came with only three minutes of the additional period gone, as Lewis McMahon took advantage of a defensive mix-up to slot the ball in to the empty net.

New first team manager Chris Turner hailed the team's achievement. "It was a great performance," said Turner.

"In the first half Reading were the better team. But in the second the boys got about them more and deserved the equaliser. In extra time they won it comfortably.
"It typified the spirit that we've got in the club."

In a West Midland's derby, Wolves came out on top against an inexperienced Walsall side at the Bescot Stadium.

Wolves first half goals came from Vincent, Mulligan and a superb volley from Gobern to literally end the tie before half-time. In between times, Walsall wasted a glorious opportunity, as Fryatt missed from the spot.

Defender Michael Townsend completed Wolves goal haul heading into the bottom corner in the second half.

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