On-loan Fulham man believes Northern Ireland were "shafted" by the controversial penalty decision in their first leg that cost them a place in the World Cup.
Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan awarded Switzerland a penalty in the first leg when he penalised Corry Evans for a handball, despite it being the wrong call, which saw Northern Ireland failed to qualify after losing the first leg 1-0 and drawing 0-0 in Switzerland.
Despite Norwood being frustrated at the referee, the midfielder hopes that his side put in a performance that his country could be proud of.
He said: "Shafted is the only word for it. I will think about the penalty decision for years to come as it’s the only goal between the two sides and it’s knocked us out.
"We can stand here and complain all night, but I hope we put in a performance that everyone in Northern Ireland is proud of. We left everything out there tonight and it just wasn’t to be.
"It’s disappointing that these decisions cost us a place in the World Cup. We were angered, upset and disappointed with what happened in Belfast. Tonight I feel a few things went against us and as players we have to be careful about what we say.
"We are devastated as a squad, but I hope we stick together.
"It’s a great bunch of lads and it is a pleasure to play for Northern Ireland. Hopefully, all the players will remain available for one more campaign."
