Pedro Lima and Joe Duffy’s late strikes gave Norwich City Under-21s a point in a 3-3 draw against Fulham at home.
In barely four minutes, the Canaries were up and running thanks to a fantastic finish from Ken Aboh following a through ball from Joe Duffy.
In an attempt to find a teammate, Finley Welch attempted a tease, but a Fulham defender headed it clear.
Dan Barden would have to step up to stop Lemar Gordon, giving Fulham their own opportunities.
Callum Osmand was put through and hoisted the ball over an approaching Barden to give the visiting team their equalizer.
On the volley, a corner from Welch was met by Adian Manning, forcing Alfie McNally in the Fulham goal to collect.
Once more, Osmand gave Fulham an opportunity, but Barden’s spectacular effort was saved.
Waylon Renecke found Dan Ogwuru, who had an opportunity to put Norwich back ahead, but he was unable to get the ball on target.
For the Canaries, Welch and Aboh worked effectively together in the last third, with the latter going close with a deflected attempt.
Seven minutes into the second half, Osmand gave Fulham their first-ever lead.
After taking over for Dan Barden in goal at halftime, Ellis Craven produced two saves to prevent the opposition from adding a third.
But they would score a third shortly after the hour, as a Norwich defender deflected a cross goal ward.
As the Canaries looked to get back into the game, Welch saw a vicious attempt bounce over the crossbar.
With one minute of regular time left, Pedro Lima made a great close-range finish to draw one back.
As the Canaries looked to get back into the game, Welch saw a vicious attempt bounce over the crossbar.
With one minute of regular time left, Pedro Lima made a great close-range finish to draw one
back.
