Sunderland have advanced to the final of Premier League International Cup after a 1-0 win over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Friday night.<br /><br />Sweden U21 international of Nigerian descent Joel Asoro scored what turned out to be the game-winner in the 13th minute.<br /><br />The attacker<span>&rsquo;s</span> penalty appeal was dismissed in the third minute but he wasn<span>&rsquo;t kept at bay for so long as he met a pass and slotted under Oxborough for the only goal of the encounter.<br /><br />On 57 minutes, Asoro had an opportunity to double the Black Cats advantage but could not execute his piece of skill. <br /><br />Super Eagles late invitee for the recent get-together in London, Josh Maja, was introduced in the 88th minute, attacking midfielder Diallang Jaiyesimi came off the bench for the Canaries with 15 minutes left and his teammate Timi </span>Odusina was an unused substitute. <br /><br />Following tonight<span>&rsquo;s win, Sunderland U23s became the first team since the formation of the club to qualify for a European final. <br /><br />Sunderland will face Musa Yahaya</span><span><span>&rsquo;s FC Porto in the final.</span><br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : safc.com<br /></span>