Sam Baldock struck as MK Dons defeated Norwich in the first round of the Carling Cup.
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Teenager Sam Baldock struck his first senior goal as Milton Keynes Dons progressed to the second round of the Carling Cup at the expense of Championship club Norwich City.
The 19-year-old striker, making only his second start, finished superbly after 34 minutes to eliminate two-time Carling Cup winners Norwich at stadium:mk.
Darel Russell hit the post as Norwich fought back against their League One opponents but they struggled to create enough chances and lacked a cutting edge.
Norwich looked the stronger early on with new signing Omar Koroma, making his full debut, heading wide after five minutes.
Aaron Wilbraham had MK Dons' first opportunity when he fired over after 10 minutes but Norwich retained the upper hand at that stage.
Wesley Hoolahan combined well with Arturo Lupoli and tried his luck from 25 yards but Willy Gueret saved well.
Alert
Dons defender Dean Lewington had to be alert to close down a Koroma attack after the Gambian forward intercepted a Keith Andrews pass.
Koroma spurned Norwich's best chance of the first half after a quick attack caught the Dons flat-footed.
Wilbraham slipped in the centre circle and Hoolahan picked up possession. He played in Koroma with a well-weighted through-ball but his touch was heavy and Gueret blocked.
Baldock made the visitors pay as he raced onto a fine pass from Andrews and confidently clipped the ball over David Marshall for a memorable first career goal.
The Dons then finished the half strongly by winning four corners but Norwich resisted further damage.
Glenn Roeder's men struggled to force their way back into the game after the break despite enjoying plenty of possession.
Whisker
Koroma had a chance just before the hour but sliced his effort wide and was substituted soon after.
Russell went within a whisker of equalising with a curling 25-yard effort which crashed against the post.
Norwich stepped up the pressure late on but could not find a way through and the Dons held on.
