Shane Duffy rescued Norwich from a two-goal deficit as they drew 2-2 against Preston in the Sky Bet Championship, extending their unbeaten streak to six matches. Preston took the lead with a penalty from Sam Greenwood and a goal from Duane Holmes within the first 12 minutes of the game. Borja Sainz pulled one back for Norwich just before halftime, and Duffy scored the equalizer in the second half. This was the first time Preston failed to win a match at Deepdale under manager Paul Heckingbottom, but they remain unbeaten at home under his reign.
Preston got off to a quick start as Emil Riis was brought down in the box by Norwich’s George Long, leading to Greenwood’s successful penalty kick. Sainz had a chance to score for Norwich but missed the opportunity, while Holmes doubled Preston’s lead with an early goal. Despite the setback, Norwich fought back with Sainz finding the net just before halftime. Duffy leveled the score after an hour of play, securing a point for Norwich. Preston tried to push for a late winner but were unable to break the deadlock, settling for a draw.
Norwich’s good form continued, with manager Johannes Hoff Thorup’s team showing glimpses of their recent impressive performances. Sainz and Duffy’s goals highlighted Norwich’s resilience and determination to salvage a point from a challenging situation. Preston, on the other hand, missed a chance to secure a victory despite their strong start to the game. Riis had an opportunity to extend Preston’s lead but failed to capitalize, allowing Norwich to come back into the game.
Despite a strong finish from Preston, Norwich held on for a draw, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the Championship. Both teams had opportunities to win the game, but ultimately settled for a point each. The result keeps Norwich in a positive position in the league, while Preston will be disappointed not to capitalize on their early lead. The match showcased the competitive nature of the Championship and the determination of both teams to secure a positive result.
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