The USMNT striker scored his ninth goal in 11 appearances to help Canaries walk away with all three points
Sargent scores in the 90+2 minute to clinch 1-0 winNorwich fans celebrate American striker's heroicsVictory boosts Canaries' playoff hopes in Championship raceGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED
Josh Sargent came off the bench to score a vital winner for Norwich City, securing a 1-0 victory over playoff rivals West Bromwich Albion Saturday.
His late heroics reignited the team's push for a playoff spot as the Canaries are now in 10th on the Championship table, cutting the gap to sixth-place West Brom to just five points.
The American striker's goal two minutes into stoppage time sent Carrow Road into a frenzy and fans serenaded their match-winner after the final whistle.
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The American international has been in fine form for the Canary Road side as he has netted nine goals in his last 11 Championship games. That’s a run that stretches back to January 25 when Josh Sargent netted a brace in a 5-1 win over Swansea City.
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With a dramatic win over West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City reignited their hopes of a playoff spot, although they do sit five points behind the Baggies, who are in sixth place.
The Canaries face Plymouth Argyle next on April 4 and then host Sunderland on April 8 before going on the road again to face third place side Burnley on April 11.
