Dramatic Late Winner Secures Cardiff Victory Over Norwich
Cardiff City snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Norwich City in a breathless Championship encounter, with Callum O’Dowda scoring the winner in stoppage time.
Norwich looked set to capitalize on their dominant performance, with Borja Sainz giving them the lead just after the break with his 11th league goal of the season.
Missed Chances Cost Norwich Dear
The Canaries had several opportunities to extend their lead but failed to convert, with Jak Alnwick pulling off a crucial save to deny Sainz and Jack Stacey’s effort cleared off the line.
“We had chances to put the game to bed,” Norwich manager said. “But we couldn’t find that second goal and paid the price.”
Cardiff Rally in the Final Moments
Callum Robinson thought he had grabbed a point for Cardiff with a deflected shot past George Long, but the Bluebirds refused to settle for a draw.
In a stunning finish, O’Dowda, who had set up Robinson, unleashed a ferocious strike to seal a dramatic victory for Cardiff in stoppage time.
Omer Riza’s Claim Strengthened
The win strengthens Omer Riza’s claim for the permanent manager’s role at Cardiff, as they picked up a vital 14 points from their last 21.
“It was an incredible response from the players,” said Riza. “We never gave up believing.”