Decisive figure carries Ipswich Town to away win at Norwich | OneFootball

George Hirst settled it in the first minute of first half stoppage time with a low right-footed finish, as Ipswich Town beat Norwich City 2-0.

In the 15th minute, Hirst's header from the centre of the box was pushed away by Vladan Kovacevic, an early sign of the problems he was causing the Canaries' defence.

He forced another save with a firm drive from the centre (45.). Moments later, he met Jacob Greaves' pass with a precise finish into the bottom right in first half stoppage time to double the Tractor Boys' advantage.

After the restart, he drove over from the left side (54.). He finished with four attempts, three on target, all from inside the box, and won three aerial duels plus five possessions, figures that underlined how he kept Ipswich high up the pitch.

Those numbers, alongside four touches in the area, show how consistently he offered a target and pinned defenders, ensuring the Tractor Boys controlled the key phases against the Canaries.

The Tractor Boys visit Portsmouth next in the Championship, while the Canaries head to Bristol City.