The Canaries are leading of the Championship.
Norwich head coach Daniel Farke would have gone for a draw at Reading however a 2-1 success made the night “even sweeter” for him as his side went back to the top of the Championship.
City went on in the 11th minute through a private effort from Emiliano Buendia however Michael Olise equalised just 3 minutes later on.
Norwich leading scorer Teemu Pukki claimed his 10th goal of the season, from a penalty, 10 minutes into the second half.
It secured City a 4th succeeding win– all by a 2-1 scoreline– and sent them 3 points clear at the top.
“The lads are not surprising me, they are impressing me,” Farke stated. “That’s for sure.
” We understood that it was a leading game today against a trulygood side It was a TELEVISION spotlight game and Reading were extremely encouraged.
” We spoke in advance and stated that a draw would have been a good result since it would have secured our position and our points distinction to Reading.
” However to be enabled to go back home with 3 points feels even sweeter.
“Reading had their spells but it was a deserved win for us and, for that, I’m pretty delighted. Many compliments to the players.”
On winning a lot of close matches this season, Farke stated: “After 19 games, you would think that there would be a couple of simple ones that were a bit more comfy.
” However it’s like we more or less win all the games just by onegoal That just shows the great margins in this league.
” That’s why we constantly have to remain totally focused. Just one percent less is inadequate.
“It says a lot about the mentality of my team. We are winning and we are there when it counts.”
Reading was up to a second successive home defeat.
“It’s a tough one to take,” Reading manager Veljko Paunovic stated. “Specifically when you have provided your best.
” Our fans assisted us lots with their assistance during the entire match and their applause at completion.
” They understand that the team provided whatever and you can’t truly request for anything more.
” Norwich corresponded in the way they played and they were waiting on our errors.
” Sadly, those errors came. And Norwich can transforming them.
” We succeeded in the first half to recuperate so rapidly after yielding a goal.
” I mored than happy with that since, in the past, it would take a lot longer for our team to bounce back.
“The goal didn’t affect us, we came back very quickly. We were still looking for opportunities and were very creative in the final third and our goal came.”
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