Cardiff secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over promotion-chasing Norwich with two late goals at the Cardiff City Stadium. Borja Sainz, the top scorer in the division, put Norwich ahead early in the second half, but Callum Robinson and Callum O’Dowda scored in the 89th and stoppage time to snatch the win for Cardiff. The victory extended Cardiff’s unbeaten run under caretaker manager Omer Riza to six games and helped them climb further clear of the relegation zone. The painful defeat was a setback for Norwich, who had been in good form but slipped back to ninth place in the standings.
Both teams were affected by injuries, with Cardiff making three changes due to injuries and suspensions, while Norwich had to add new faces to their already lengthy injury list. Despite Norwich dominating possession in the first half, they were unable to break through a solid Cardiff defense that had been in good form recently. Sainz broke the deadlock with an impressive goal early in the second half, but Cardiff came back with goals from Robinson and O’Dowda to secure the win in the dying minutes of the game.
Shane Duffy missed a good opportunity for Cardiff from a free-kick, while Sainz had a couple of chances saved by the Cardiff goalkeeper. Norwich almost doubled their lead with chances from Doyle and Stacey, but Cardiff managed to hold on and mount a late comeback. Robinson’s deflected effort and O’Dowda’s strike completed the comeback for Cardiff, giving them a crucial win and extending their unbeaten run in the Championship.
The defeat was a first in eight games for Norwich, who had been looking to move up the table before slipping back to ninth place. Despite the setback, Norwich will look to bounce back from the defeat and continue their push for promotion. Cardiff, on the other hand, will take confidence from the dramatic win and look to build on their recent good form under caretaker manager Riza. The match showcased the competitiveness and drama of the Championship, with both teams showing resilience and determination throughout the game.
