Although United showcased improved link-up play while in possession, Norwich continued to pose a threat on the counterattack and managed to equalize with just 20 minutes remaining. A long pass to Mundle-Smith on the right wing was expertly controlled by the winger, who initially struck the post with a left-footed shot but managed to bundle in the rebound on the goal line.
This goal set the stage for a thrilling finish, as both teams looked to take the lead. Visiting forward Dylan Jones narrowly missed with a shot turned wide, while substitute Gabriele Biancheri linked up well with Scanlon, sending a powerful close-range effort just past the near post.
Biancheri’s near miss was overshadowed by a decisive moment from another substitute, Jack Fletcher. Joining his brother Tyler in midfield, Fletcher calmly finished off a low cross from Mather, which followed a quick one-two play from the winger, to wrap up the scoring for United.
