Norwich City FC secured a thrilling 3-3 draw against Middlesbrough in a Sky Bet Championship clash at Carrow Road on Sunday, 27th October 2024. An attendance of 26,487 witnessed a rollercoaster match that saw the Canaries come back from a two-goal deficit.
The match started positively for Norwich, as Borja Sainz netted his tenth goal of the season in the eighth minute, delivering a stunning strike from outside the box to give the hosts an early lead. However, Middlesbrough responded strongly, with Tommy Conway equalising shortly after and then putting his side ahead with another goal just before half-time. Finn Azaz added a third for Middlesbrough in stoppage time, leaving Norwich trailing 3-1 at the break.
According to Sky Sports, the Canaries faced a decisive moment midway through the second half when Conway missed a penalty that could have sealed the win for Middlesbrough. Instead, Norwich capitalised on the miss, with Sainz scoring again in the 75th minute, pulling them within one goal of the visitors.
A frantic finish ensued, and Norwich managed to level the score in the 79th minute when Kellen Fisher's inswinging cross was inadvertently turned into the net by Middlesbrough goalkeeper Seny Dieng. Although Norwich's skipper Kenny McLean received a straight red card late in the game, the Canaries held on for a valuable point.
The match showcased Norwich City's resilience and attacking spirit as they look to climb the Sky Bet Championship table during the 2024/2025 season.