Norwich fan dies after medical emergency during FA Cup tie as club give statement

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A Norwich fan has died after being taken ill at their FA Cup tie against Walsall, the Championship club has confirmed.The Canaries booked their place in the fourth round on Sunday with a 5-1 victory over their League Two opponents.Norwich were too good for Walsall but the match was overshadowed by the death of the supporterGettyHowever, the result has been overshadowed by the passing of Norwich supporter at the conclusion of the match. A club statement read: “We are saddened to announce the passing of a home supporter at the conclusion of this afternoon’s FA Cup fixture at Carrow Road.“Everyone at Norwich City would like to send their heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.“The supporter’s family have been informed and the club will now work with the police to provide support at this distressing time.“The club would like to sincerely thank medical staff stewards and nearby supporters for their efforts to assist during the emergency and will ensure those involved receive the appropriate care.“Those who witnessed the emergency are encouraged to contact the club if they feel in need of support.“Everyone at Norwich City would like to send their heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s family and friends.”Meanwhile, Walsall said after the new broke: “We are absolutely devastated to hear such tragic news.“The thoughts of everyone at Walsall Football Club are with the individual’s family and friends at this most difficult time.”Norwich confirmed the sad news hours after the final whistleAFP - GettyNorwich reach fourth roundJovon Makama led the way with a hat-trick the Championship strugglers cruised into the fourth round.The big striker made it 12 goals for the season while Matej Jurasek and Tony Springett netted their first goals for the club in a one-sided encounter, with the League Two visitors barely laying a glove on their opponents.The Canaries made their first incisive attack count on 15 minutes, Jurasek driving home from just inside the box after being set up by Anis Ben Slimane.From then it was one-way traffic and the Championship side doubled their advantage nine minutes later.It looked as though the Saddlers had had an amazing escape when Aden Flint somehow blocked Jack Stacey’s effort on the line, but the in-form Makama was on hand to prod home the rebound.The chances continued for Norwich, with Myles Roberts making good stops to prevent Makama and Jurasek netting again and Evan Weir clearing off the line to deny Ben Slimane.Makama was the star of the show as he took home the match ballGettyThe tie was over as a contest three minutes after the restart, however, when Makama made it 3-0 with his second of the afternoon, wriggling away from his marker to fire home on the turn.Makama wasted no time in completing his hat-trick as a fast-raiding Ben Chrisene cut the ball back into his path for a side-footed finish past the exposed Roberts.Walsall pulled one back in spectacular fashion on 67 minutes when substitute Courtney Clarke cut in from the left and found the top corner from 30 yards, but Norwich had the final say in stoppage time as Springett latched onto a superb through-ball from fellow substitute Liam Gibbs to complete the scoring.