‘Fancy getting into boxing’ – Controversy as West Brom star appears to PUNCH ball into net during win over Norwich

NORWICH fans were left in disbelief after Aune Heggebo PUNCHED West Brom in front at Carrow Road – and his goal stood. Canaries stars and fans behind the net all screamed at the officials in unison after Heggebo, 25, latched onto Jimmy-Jay Morgan’s cross and bundled the ball in with 15 minutes to play. Jimmy-Jay Morgan crossed in from the left Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The ball in was met by Aune Heggebo’s hand Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The replays were even more convincing as a left-handed Heggebo jab appeared to be the telling touch. With no VAR in the Championship, referee Tim Robinson was forced to stick by his gut feeling. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! And it was particularly frustrating for Norwich that the match finished 2-1 to the Baggies, with Morgan putting the visitors further ahead before Mathias Kvistgaarden’s late consolation. Fuming boss Philippe Clement said: “I’m really frustrated to lose points like this. “I expect the referee to see things like what happened with that first goal. “It’s incredible that we can see it from the bench, from 50 yards away. “Players told him but still the goal is allowed. That is very disappointing. “It is clearly with the arm that the player scores. The linesman had the best angle in the stadium.” Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Norwich fans were equally raging as they flocked to social media after the final whistle. One wrote: “Does Heggebo fancy getting into boxing? Got a great punch on him.” And another added: “How on earth that first goal stood is a joke.” West Brom fans got involved as they looked to twist the knife, with one writing: “How have we got away with that?” Another joked: “Clearly that’s hit his knee???” And a third needled: “Great finish.” Comment now