Norwich City’s win away to Wolves was a real testament to the team’s character.
Dwight Gayle of Newcastle United shoots at goal
Norwich City suffered heartbreak in midweek when they lost to Newcastle United in dramatic circumstances.
They conceded two injury time goals to cap off surrendering a 3-1 lead to lose 4-3, but fortunately did not have much time to dwell on it.
The Canaries were straight back into action this weekend with a tough encounter away to Wolves – who had won 2-0 away at Newcastle a fortnight earlier.
New Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Walter Zenga
Walter Zenga’s side are unpredictable, losing 4-0 at home to Barnsley the game prior to that, but they posed a tough challenge in the evening kick-off at Molineux for Alex Neil’s Norwich.
The match was not just a test tactically and technically for Norwich, but this was all about character – were they the type of team to feel sorry for themselves after a terrible week, or a team ready to go right back at it, more determined than ever.
Norwich’s Cameron Jerome in action with Wolves’ Danny Batth
Neil’s side delivered, pulling off a 2-1 win, with Cameron Jerome setting them on their way with a goal after just two minutes.
Robbie Brady put Norwich 2-0 up late in the second half, but when Dave Edwards pulled one back in the 80th minute, fans will have been especially worried their team would have another late collapse.
They held on, to stay one point ahead of Newcastle in the Championship table heading into the international break, and end a difficult week on a high note.
Norwich are not going to have it all their own way this season despite their strong start, but their resilience to bounce back from a tough loss and go and record an impressive away win bodes well for the team being able to handle pressure at crunch time in the promotion race.
Norwich’s Robbie Brady celebrates scoring their second goal with team mates
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