Hackney strike lifts Middlesbrough past Norwich City | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Middlesbrough beat Norwich City 1-0. In the 17th minute, Hayden Hackney rifled a right-footed shot from outside the box into the top right corner. The Canaries threatened early and after the restart, but Sol Brynn's three saves and calm handling protected Boro's lead. Boro edged control with 55.9% possession and registered five shots on target. Boro remain second on 58 points and visit Sheffield United next, while the Canaries drop from 18th to 19th and host Blackburn Rovers next.

Player of the Match: Hayden Hackney decided it with a precise long-range strike and led Boro's press with 14 recoveries and three tackles won.

Stat of the Match: Boro won 85.0% of tackles, a dominant defensive return that underpinned their clean sheet.

Three Things We Learned: Hackney influenced all phases, finishing with 91 touches and 17 successful final third passes. Jovon Makama carried the Canaries' threat with three attempts and two on target. The Canaries produced three shots on target from eight attempts, while Boro managed five from nine.