Norwich City Triumphs 2-1 at Wrexham with Makama’s Decisive Goal
In an exciting Championship encounter, Norwich City triumphed 2-1 against Wrexham at the SToK Cae Ras, marking Wrexham’s first home defeat since September. The victory was significant for Norwich, as it ended Wrexham’s ten-game unbeaten streak at home in the league.
Match Highlights
Norwich City broke the deadlock early when Anis Ben Slimane scored in the ninth minute. However, Wrexham bounced back just before halftime, with Sam Smith equalizing through a cleverly placed header from Max Cleworth’s cross. This goal marked Smith’s third in four matches, capitalizing on Kieffer Moore’s absence due to injury.
Decisive Goal by Makama
The defining moment of the match came in the 58th minute when Jovon Makama scored following a well-placed pass from Kenny McLean. This goal brought Makama’s season tally in the Championship to ten.
Game Statistics
- Final Score: Norwich City 2 – 1 Wrexham
- Goals:
- 9’ – Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich)
- 43’ – Sam Smith (Wrexham)
- 58’ – Jovon Makama (Norwich)
- Home Unbeaten Streak: Wrexham – 10 matches
Coaching Remarks
Wrexham’s manager, Phil Parkinson, expressed disappointment over the missed opportunity. He noted that despite a strong first half, the team could not maintain their performance level. Conversely, Norwich’s Philippe Clement praised Makama’s improvement after a lackluster first half, highlighting the team’s dedication to developing their players.
The match outcome leaves Norwich still fighting in the relegation zone, just one point away from Blackburn and Portsmouth. Meanwhile, Wrexham, lifted by their recent FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest and four consecutive league victories, will now aim to regroup ahead of their next match against Leicester.
