Asier Bonel’s late goal gives Osasuna a 2-1 win at Norwich

Osasuna came from behind to beat Norwich City 2-1 at Carrow Road. Jack Darling put Norwich ahead during the second half. Raul Garcia equalised from the penalty spot before Asier Bonel scored in added time.

The result kept Osasuna unbeaten during preseason. The Spanish side had already defeated Ipswich during its English training camp. Norwich supplied a different test through early pressing and direct attacks.

Norwich pressed Osasuna during the opening period

Norwich began with greater intensity and recovered several balls high up the pitch. Osasuna found it difficult to pass through the first line. Aitor Fernandez faced early pressure without conceding.

The home team had one goal disallowed for offside. That warning followed another quick recovery near Osasuna’s area. The Spanish defence kept its line organised around Catena and Herrando.

Osasuna attacked mainly through Rubén García and Victor Moro from wide positions. Raul Garcia worked as the central forward. Clear service into him remained limited during the first half.

The visitors gradually became more comfortable before the interval. Norwich left greater spaces as its pressure weakened. Neither team produced a legal goal before half-time.

Osasuna returned with stronger pressure and quicker ball circulation. Norwich began losing possession earlier in its moves. The visitors created the more dangerous attacks after the restart.

Frequent fouls interrupted the rhythm and slowed several promising moves. Osasuna still spent longer around the Norwich area. Fresh players later increased the speed of its forward runs.

The changing balance did not prevent Norwich from scoring first. A quick recovery opened space for Darling after fifty-nine minutes. His finish gave the home team a lead against the flow.

Osasuna responded without losing its shape. Kike Barja attacked the area and drew a penalty several minutes later. Raul Garcia accepted the kick and scored the equaliser.

Raul’s penalty changed the closing phase

Raul sent the penalty past the goalkeeper after sixty-six minutes. Osasuna immediately looked more comfortable with the score level. Norwich struggled to regain its earlier pressure.

Aimar Oroz almost completed the comeback only two minutes later. His shot struck the crossbar after a quick Osasuna move. The chance showed how rapidly the visitors had changed the match.

Vicente Moreno’s substitutes continued moving the ball through the central areas. Unai Santos found useful passing angles. Norwich increasingly relied on isolated counters.

Osasuna protected against those breaks while keeping defenders near the halfway line. The approach created repeated possession near Norwich’s box. A final opening arrived during added time.

Bonel finished a composed move in added time

Unai Santos played the pass behind the Norwich defence. Bonel reached it before the covering player. The academy forward lifted a calm finish over the goalkeeper.

The goal completed Osasuna’s comeback with almost no time remaining. Bonel had entered from the bench and used his clearest chance. His finish also rewarded the visitors’ improved second half.

Norwich had little opportunity to respond before the final whistle. Darling’s earlier goal had not produced lasting control. Osasuna finished the match as the stronger attacking side.

The late scorer joined several young players used during the friendly. Osasuna balanced their minutes with an experienced opening team. That combination maintained the level after substitutions.

The English camp ended with another positive result

Osasuna defeated both Ipswich and Norwich during its stay in England. The two opponents presented different pressing and defensive patterns. The matches supplied useful work before the Spanish season.

Aitor Fernandez and the starting defence handled Norwich’s early period. Raul produced the response from the spot. Bonel then supplied the decisive moment from the bench.

Norwich showed its best football during the opening half and around Darling’s goal. The team forced several difficult exits from Osasuna. Its control faded after the equaliser.

The 2-1 result recorded Osasuna’s persistence rather than an easy performance. The visitors solved an early passing problem and later recovered from a goal. Their strongest football arrived during the final half-hour.

Aimar Oroz had already struck the crossbar before the comeback began. That attempt showed Osasuna were finding better spaces around Norwich’s box. Raul then converted the penalty, and Bonel completed the recovery in added time.

Darling’s goal briefly rewarded Norwich’s stronger periods. Osasuna did not respond with rushed attacks. A foul created the equaliser. One final combination then opened the winning chance.