Decisive figure's early double propels Middlesbrough past Norwich | OneFootball

Sebastian Berhalter levelled in the fourth minute with a precise finish, setting Middlesbrough on their way to a 4-3 win over Norwich City. His brace shaped the contest from midfield.

He cancelled out the opener with a right-footed strike into the top left from the centre of the box (4.), arriving onto Tommy Conway's set-up. The timing of his run broke the Canaries' first wave press.

Berhalter struck again from very close range (36.), reacting first to keep Boro in command after sustained pressure. His second finish underlined his knack for arriving in dangerous pockets.

He finished with four attempts, two on target, and 15 successful final third passes from 57 touches, a blend of end product and link play. He also made two clearances, showing discipline when the Canaries rallied.

Because Boro consistently fed him between the lines, his late bursts kept Norwich's shape unsettled and ensured the hosts controlled the key phases.

Boro rise from sixth to fourth in the Championship and host Millwall next. The Canaries drop from ninth to 11th and visit Manchester City in the EFL Cup next.