Foxes fall to Canaries

08 March 2011 22:30
Wes Hoolahan went from villain to hero as Norwich registered a fantastic 3-2 victory over Leicester at the Walkers Stadium. The Irish playmaker missed a second-half penalty during the 1-1 draw with Preston at Carrow Road on Saturday when he attempted to nonchalantly chip the ball in. But he made amends when he scored one and was fouled for another penalty as Norwich extended their unbeaten run to six games and ended Leicester`s unbeaten home league run which stretched back to September. Norwich took the lead in the 21st minute when Hoolahan headed in Andrew Surman`s corner from six yards, his 10th goal of the season. But the lead lasted just two minutes as Richie Wellens levelled with his first goal since December, nodding in Bruno Berner`s delivery. The Canaries moved back in front four minutes into the second half from the penalty spot. Hoolahan was brought down by Matt Oakley and Holt, who took over penalty-taking duties, made no mistake for his 17th of the season. They extended their advantage a minute before the hour when the recalled Aaron Wilbraham, on his 13th appearance, scored his first goal for the club with a neat finish. Substitute Paul Gallagher netted a consolation deep into injury time for the Foxes.

Source: PA