Nahki Wells Scores In Huddersfield Town Win
Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Huddersfield Town as they defeated Norwich City 3 – 0 , with Huddersfield scoring three goals in a seven minute period in the second half.
The club’s match report said, “Three goals in a frantic seven minute period mid-way through the second half ensured Huddersfield Town returned to winning ways after a thoroughly convincing win at the expense of Norwich City.
“Contributions from Elias Kachunga, Aaron Mooy and Nahki Wells wrapped up what was a superbly confident performance in a match which so desperately needed a positive response following Saturday’s disappointment against Burton; completing a first league double over the Canaries for the time since the 1967/68 season.
“Four changes were made by David Wagner for Wednesday evening’s televised encounter; there was a welcome return for Jonathan Hogg, who anchored the centre of the park with the returning Philip Billing. Elias Kachunga and Nahki Wells earned re-calls to the starting 11, with Aaron Mooy pushing forward into the number 10 role in place of Jack Payne; a role that Aaron similarly took up during his time with Melbourne City.
“18,706 lined the John Smith’s Stadium terraces for the visit of a side who had only won on a single occasion in their last eight outings; Scotland international Steven Naismith did his utmost to reach a short Michael Hefele backpass within the opening passages, with Danny Ward luckily being agile enough to avert any possible chance of a visiting opener.
“A rejuvenated Wells had also took to the field determined to make amends for a shut-out against the Brewers; the Bermudian showed a lightening turn of pace to breach a static Norwich back-line, but the resulting cross failed to find a target in the relevant coloured strip.
“In truth, the floodgates could well have opened just minutes in to the second 45; Aaron Mooy’s perfectly timed and weighted through ball found a lurking Nahki Wells who sprung the offside trap. However, Michael McGovern got down well to thwart the Bermudian, who’s wait for a first goal in nine attempts had to wait just that little while longer.
“Being a side that contains a large proportion of players who have competed at the highest level, a response from the Norfolk outfit was more than inevitable. In fact, the Skipper Russell Martin and co managed to grasp somewhat of a hold of the proceedings with a flurry of chances.
Nahki Wells reviews 3-0 win over Norwich City
“Kache’s perseverance to score his first goal since the victory at Rotherham back on Valentine’s Day set the tone for a mind-blowing seven minute spell.
“Many hadn’t even taken to their seats following the first goal when Aaron Mooy side-footed home after some exceptionally intricate passing. A clever pass into the feet of Wells by van La Parra was met with a cheeky back-heeled flick to an advancing Aaron Mooy; the Australian tucked home past a helpless McGovern to double Town’s lead and continue to the dazzle the John Smith’s Stadium faithful with a mesmerising performance of skill, flair, passion and an outright determination to arrest the partial slide in form.
“If that wasn’t enough, both the terraces and the thousands watching live on Sky Sports were treated to another magnificent, flowing Huddersfield Town move resulting in a third goal.
“Rajiv van La Parra’s range of passing had been worthy of praise for the majority of the opening 70 minutes; the Dutchman linked up yet again with Wells, with this time a slotted through ball being despatched by an evidently confident Wells; albeit McGovern admittedly being able to do slightly better with the effort, nonetheless a powerful accurate attempt by Nahki to more than seal maximum points.
“The Terriers’ third goal saw Bermudian Wells become just a goal away from booking a place in Huddersfield Town folklore, as the strike placed him on 49 goals for the Football Club, the same as former legends Frank Worthington, Duncan Shearer and Dave Cowling.
“The same player came very close to booking that place shortly after the final Town netting; Mooy found the striker in a dangerous position around the box, ending in McGovern’s post being heavily rattled from a typically ferocious Nahki thunderbolt.”
