Olivier Ntcham displayed some excellent pace and power as he rounded off a fine afternoon for Swansea City.
The former Celtic midfielder was on hand to burst through the middle of two Norwich City defenders as he ended a stunning move from the away side at Carrow Road to nutmeg new Scotland international Angus Gunn with a tidy finish from close-range. It was the Swans' third goal of the match just after the hour as they defeated their ten-man opponents to make four wins on the bounce and take their recent run of results to six wins and a draw in the last seven English Championship outings.
The away day triumph puts Russell Martin's men just three points adrift of sixth spot with two games to play. The league is very tight with Swansea currently sitting 12th in the table. A host of clubs are in the chasing pack as they bid to be in that top six and have the chance to reach the riches of the English Premier League for next season.
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The strike was Ntcham's seventh goal of the campaign that has also contained three assists in 42 games across all competitions. The ex-Hoops star and his team-mates are on the road to Hull City next time out before a final game of the season at play-off chasing West Brom in what is set to be an exciting finale to England's second tier.
Speaking after the win, former Rangers defender and Swans boss Martin told the club website: “Discipline and structure was key, the mentality to keep working the ball and wait for the opening to arrive naturally without forcing it.
“The ball speed was excellent, and that made that second 45 minutes easier than it could have been for sure.
“Even though Norwich kept trying to press with 10 men, we took it out of them with intensity and the courage to keep playing.
“I am so proud of that and Olivier’s goal is an outstanding goal too. We are really grateful the players have given us a day like that.”
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