Hull City Triumphs at Carrow Road Amid Norwich City Turmoil
Hull City secured only their second victory in 53 years at Carrow Road, as Norwich City supporters called for head coach Liam Manning's dismissal.
Despite Norwich owner Mark Attanasio expressing his support for Manning earlier in the week, the team's sixth consecutive defeat leaves them languishing second from the bottom of the Championship, raising questions about how long that support will last.
Joe Gelhardt opened the scoring in the second half, marking his fourth goal in four matches for Hull, followed by Darko Gyabi, who netted late in the game for his first goal with the Tigers.
Hull City has now accumulated 13 points from their last 15 available, bolstering manager Sergej Jakirovic's unexpected push for promotion.
Norwich had previously struggled to find the net at home, scoring only four league goals before facing Hull, and their inability to convert chances was evident throughout the match.
Even Josh Sargent, typically a reliable scorer, misfired from just two yards out, showcasing the impact of Norwich's recent struggles on player confidence.
Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur made a crucial save from a downward header by Shane Duffy, while Ruairi McConville also missed a chance for the home side, nodding wide.
The match experienced a brief interruption as some home fans protested plans to relocate 3,000 supporters as part of the redevelopment of Carrow Road by throwing tennis balls onto the pitch.
Jeffrey Schlupp posed a threat on the left wing, striking the crossbar with a right-footed shot before his teammate Oscar Schwartau shot wide of the target.
However, Hull capitalized on Norwich's missed opportunities, scoring through Gelhardt in the 49th minute with their first shot on goal, turning the match in their favor.
Gelhardt intercepted a header from Matt Crooks, surged forward, and slid the ball into the net.
Desperate to respond, Norwich's Schwartau produced a weak shot at Pandur when he had a better opportunity to score.
Kyle Joseph nearly doubled Hull's lead when Duffy slipped, but it was Gyabi who sealed the victory with a goal three minutes from time, scoring on his second attempt.
This result was met with boos from the home crowd, who continued to chant for Manning's departure, putting Attanasio's resolve to the test.