There was plenty of good news before the game with Sheffield Wednesday being relegated and West Brom losing (with Keane grabbing a brace) but, in purely practical terms, the important result was that Ipswich lost. This meant that a win at Carrow Road would mean that Wolves would definitely be in the play offs. Taking into account Norwich's home form this was no small order.

There was plenty of history surrounding this game, with Norwich effectively ending our season here last year with a 3-1 victory giving us too high a mountain to climb in the second leg. This season the Norwich players' attempts to crank up the psychological pressure made them appear somewhat arrogant, and had a very good chance of back-firing. Would this be the match where we could finally lay to rest the ghost of last season?

Ince won the toss and decided to change ends because of the bright sunlight shining directly into one of the goals. So Norwich kicked off with their goalie, Green, wearing a baseball cap to shield his eyes.

Norwich unusually gave a start to ex-Wolves player Roberts and gave a first full debut to Jarvis - a sixteen year old of some promise. Jarvis showed what he was made of with in the first 3 minutes when he charged into the Wolves box from the Norwich right wing, skinning Butler along the way. Luckily Ince was on hand to snuffle out his cross/shot at the expense of a corner.

The first twenty five minutes was frantic stuff, with plenty of half-chances at either end. On 3 minutes Ndah nearly latched onto a through ball, with 3 crosses from the resulting corner pressurising the Norwich defence. At the other end Ince was caught out and Jarvis nearly sent Roberts clear on goal, but luckily Murray smothered it.

Ndah's trickery looked like it might pay dividends, but Ince's hot-headedness was giving cause for concern. It looked to me like Wolves were over committing in a game that we didn't need to win, allowing Norwich to counter. But - as the events would later reveal - I know nothing.

One of the highlights of the half was when Lescott went on a steaming run, tearing through the Norwich defence. He got to the bye-line and pulled the ball back for Miller. Unfortunately the ball was just behind the Wolves forward and was strangely reminiscent of Miller's pass for Newton in last Saturday's match against Millwall.

As the match settled down, chances became less frequent for both sides, but Wolves were relieved when Lescott took the ball off Robert's foot when he looked clean through, and Norwich were equally pleased when Butler's downward header from a Kennedy corner was cleared.

But it was Norwich who went into half-time on a high. On 45 minutes a Norwich corner caused mayhem in the Wolves box with Wolves having to clear off the line from both Kenton and Mulryne. The first clearance was from Kennedy - which says something for his work-rate during this match. The second clearance was from Butler - demonised by fans earlier in the campaign - but here providing what could be a season-defining clearance.

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Oakes warmed up at half time because Murray had had a knock on the head following a robust challenge from Roberts, but Wolves started the second half unchanged, so it looks like Murray recovered fully.

The second half almost started perfectly for Wolves when Miller charged down a clearance. Ndah took the loose ball down the right wing and sent in an almost perfect cross which Holt did well to stop. But then the breakthrough did come.

Just inside the Wolves half a loose ball from Norwich ended up with Newton who passed to Miller. Miller sent a through ball trying to utilise Ndah's pace, and - although a Norwich defender got a boot to it - Ndah checked back, controlled it and, from just inside the Norwich penalty area, sent a brilliant left foot shot which Green could only help into the back of the net. Norwich 0 Wolves 1 and a chorus of "George Ndah, my Lord, George Ndah".

The game became frantic again as Norwich tried desperately to save their season. Murray made a couple of fine saves, most notably from a Mulryne free kick. But as Norwich pushed forward, space was created for Wolves to exploit. Even Naylor went on a maisey run, but his pass to Kennedy came to nothing.

Ndah, who had been limping for some time, was replaced by Sturridge on 65 minutes. Ten minutes later last season's top scorer was again on the score sheet. Sturridge played Miller through and the young Scot created a shooting chance, but his shot was blocked at the expense of a corner. The corner was eventually cleared, but - as Norwich streamed out looking to counter attack - a magnificent cross field ball from Irwin found Kennedy in acres of space. Kennedy took the ball forward and sent in an excellent cross which was met by a Sturridge header. Norwich 0 Wolves 2

Norwich became even more desperate, pushing ever more forward. But they looked a beaten side and chances were few and far between. Jarvis was played in and looked to have a clear shooting opportunity, but Irwin - anticipating the play brilliantly - took the ball off his foot.

A demoralised Norwich were being systematically taken apart by Wolves. Kennedy was being given loads of space which he utilising to great effect. With three minutes to go Kennedy cut inside from the left wing and struck a low right-footed shot which brought a brilliant save from Green. Kennedy followed that up with a stinging shot from the right wing, before having a hand in putting the icing on the cake with a Wolves' third.

Deep into injury time yet another Wolves corner was cleared, but only as far as Ince who played the ball for Kennedy on the left wing. Kennedy charged into the area and - delaying his pass superbly - he set up Miller, whose shot eluded Green and ended up in the back of the net. Norwich 0 Wolves 3

This was more or less the last kick of the match, and as a demoralised Norwich trudged of the pitch, it was hard to suppress a smile. After all the big talk from Norwich - both this season and last - Wolves came through to cement a play off place and to extinguish any hopes that Norwich might have had for this season.

This was a great team performance, demonstrating a great attitude in the team. 3-0 was not a flattering scoreline, as Wolves totally dominated the second half, leaving a decent Norwich team looking bedraggled and disorganised.

Revenge is a dish best served cold, isn't it Deliah?

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