Norwich City cruise as Touré hits hat-trick at Oxford | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Oxford United lost 3-0 to Norwich City. Mohamed Touré struck in the first minute with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box. He added a close-range second (19.), then completed his treble soon after the restart (47.) to put the game to bed. Oxford managed one shot on target from seven attempts as the Canaries controlled 60.3% possession. The Canaries rise from 17th to 16th in the Championship and host West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup next, while Oxford United face Sunderland in the FA Cup.

Player of the Match: Mohamed Touré decided the contest with a clinical hat-trick from three shots, capping it with a goal immediately after the restart to remove any doubt.

Stat of the Match: Oxford United managed one shot on target, underscoring how little they troubled the visitors' defence.

Three Things We Learned: Touré's early strike and first half brace set the tone for the Canaries. The Canaries' 60.3% possession and four shots on target from eight attempts reflected control and efficiency. Daniel Grimshaw and Benjamin Chrisene supplied the assists for the first two goals, highlighting effective build-up from deep and the left flank.