McLean's late spot saves Norwich from toothless Swansea comeback
Norwich dominated but couldn't break through until a penalty shootout mentality saw both sides convert from the spot. A frustrating draw that felt like two points dropped for the hosts.
K. McLean 83'
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Z. Vipotnik 53'
FT25 Apr 20262 min read
Match ReportWritten by MatchDay UK
This was a match that belonged to Norwich for large stretches, yet ended with both teams celebrating a point like they'd won the lottery. The story here is one of dominance without conviction, of a side that created enough chances to win by three or four, only to need a last-gasp penalty from McLean to avoid defeat against a Swansea outfit that offered precious little beyond one clinical moment from Vipotnik.
The first half was a procession. Norwich controlled possession, probed with intent, and forced Vigouroux into early saves. Swansea, by contrast, looked content to sit deep and hit on the break, though they rarely threatened to do either effectively. A goalless interval seemed harsh on the hosts given their territorial dominance, but it also reflected a startling lack of cutting edge. When you're camping in the opposition box with 50% possession and eight shots to four, you should be ahead. Norwich weren't, and that complacency nearly cost them everything.
