"Frank Lampard's side did go ahead before the break through Roman Esse, but second-half goals from Anis Ben Slimane and Ali Ahmed helped the Canaries turn things around, reducing Coventry's lead at the summit to just three points. It was a strong start from the hosts, with Ben Slimane testing Carl Rushworth in the Coventry goal before Jose Cordoba struck the woodwork as the leaders found themselves under pressure early on."
"Norwich nodded just 34 seconds to equalise in the second half when Ahmed played Ben Slimane through on goal, with the latter showing great composure to round Coventry goalkeeper Rushworth before slotting home. It was then Coventry's turn to hit the frame of the goal, this time Ephron Mason-Clark crashed his header against the woodwork. And it proved costly as Ahmed made a late run in the box to get on the end of Papa Diallo's cross,"
"Ahmed made the switch to Norwich from the Vancouver Whitecaps earlier this month, and the 25-year-old has hit the ground running with two goals and two assists in his first three games for the Canaries. Against Coventry, Ahmed recorded the most touches in the box for his side (six), attempted the most crosses (seven), won possession back eight times (joint-most with Kellen Fisher), and won five of his nine duels."
Norwich City came from behind to beat Coventry City 2-1 at Carrow Road, cutting Coventry's Championship lead to three points. Roman Esse gave Coventry the lead on 38 minutes by pouncing on a loose ball and firing low past Vladan Kovacevic. Norwich levelled 34 seconds into the second half when Ali Ahmed played Anis Ben Slimane through; Ben Slimane rounded goalkeeper Carl Rushworth and finished. Ephron Mason-Clark later hit the woodwork for Coventry. Ahmed then made a late run to meet Papa Diallo's cross, scoring in the 67th minute. Ahmed has two goals and two assists in three games, while Coventry led the xG 1.67 to 1.25.
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