Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Norwich boss fumes over handball goal in Championship opener
Philipp Clement claims a clear handball cost his side at least two points in their opening defeat.

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NS · Championship
Competition
Championship
Score
West Brom 2-1 Norwich
Scorer
Aune Heggebo (opener)
Venue
Norwich home
What happened. Norwich lost 2-1 to West Brom in their Championship opener, with Clement insisting Heggebo's goal should have been disallowed for handball.
- Clement said the handball was clear from 50 yards away.
- He believes four officials should have spotted it.
- Clement felt his side deserved to win based on chances.
“Missing game-changing moments like this shouldn't happen – it has cost us at least two, maybe three points.”
— Philipp Clement
Norwich will look to bounce back from the controversial defeat in their next Championship fixture.
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