Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick welcomed a much-needed win for his side as they beat 10-man Norwich 3-1 at the Riverside Stadium.
The Canaries went ahead through Ashley Barnes but their dominant opening period was cut short when Borja Sainz was sent off in the 30th minute.
And Boro were able to capitalise, levelling just eight minutes after the dismissal with Marcus Forss stabbing home from close range.
An unmarked Emmanuel Latte Lath then tucked the ball into the bottom left corner just before half-time and Lukas Engel’s first-time effort wrapped up victory in the second period.
Victory saw Boro earn their first Championship win at home since December and Carrick admitted the result was all that mattered.
He said: “It was a good result for