Wrexham’s Championship Victory
Wrexham’s recent Championship victory at Norwich City showcased their resilience and skill, as they triumphed 3-2 despite trailing at halftime. The manager, Phil Parkinson, expressed his pride in the team’s remarkable turnaround, highlighted by a swift offensive response in the second half that saw them score three times in just 12 minutes.
Key Players and Turning Points
Captain Josh Windass was pivotal to this success, netting two goals that propelled Wrexham ahead after they found themselves down 1-0 after a goal by Jack Stacey in the 39th minute—one that came amidst offside appeals from the Wrexham defense.
Reflecting on the match, Parkinson praised the team’s outstanding performance during the early part of the second half. “We played well in the first half but were undone by a late goal. I told the players not to let it affect their mindset as they came back out, and they took my words to heart,” he explained.
He credited their improved clinical finishing and solid defensive effort compared to earlier contests this season. This victory marks Wrexham’s second win in their new Championship campaign, and Parkinson emphasized the progress made under his leadership since the tougher days in lower leagues.
Match Highlights
The game turned in Wrexham’s favor just a minute after the restart when debutant Issa Kaboré‘s assist allowed Windass to level the score. The momentum continued as Ryan Longman added a second goal shortly thereafter, following another cross from Kaboré. The outcome seemed secured when Windass curled in a beautiful third goal before substitute Jovon Makama netted a consolation goal for Norwich in injury time, scoring off a rebound.
Norwich’s Struggles
Norwich, on the other hand, faced a fourth consecutive home defeat under manager Liam Manning, who expressed his dissatisfaction with his team’s performance.
“I felt anger, frustration, and disappointment. We were not good enough, too passive in both defending and attacking phases,” he said, indicating a need for fundamental changes in their approach.
Manning stressed the importance of finding a way to rally the team and satisfy the home crowd as they seek to recover from their current struggles in the league.
