Leeds vs Norwich LIVE: Championship play-off semi-final result and reaction as hosts run rampant
Leeds 4-0 Norwich: The hosts dominated from the off and now have a trip to Wembley to look forward to
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Leeds United are the first team to make it to Wembley after a dominant and brilliant display to defeat Norwich City in their Championship play-off semi-final second leg.
With home advantage, Leeds came out of the traps quickly, forcing Norwich to defend and pressing high up the pitch. They won a free kick just outside the box and Ilia Gruev curled it past Angus Gunn to open the scoring. Joel Piroe, returned to the starting XI for this one, then met a cross from Wilfried Gnonto and powered a header into the back of the net to double the lead.
In what was perhaps the turning point of the match, Ashley Barnes threaed Josh Sargent into space but his one-on-one with Illan Meslier was kept out by the goalkeeper.
Georginio Rutter added a third before the break and Crysencio Summerville put the icing on the cake with a second half tap-in to send the Whites to Wembley.
Relive the action below plus get the latest odds and tips right here:
Leeds 2-0 Norwich (2-0 agg)
30 mins: That second goal has been a setback for Norwich. The atmosphere is like a party for the Leeds fans now and the hosts are passing the ball around nicely.
Norwich need another period of control.
Leeds 2-0 Norwich (2-0 agg)
26 mins: Leeds have another chance to extend their lead with another corner. Junior Firpo gives Ashley Barnes a push and the Norwich forward flops to the floor in a flurry of theatrics.
Leeds go short from the corner and win a second attempt to get the ball into the box.
Leeds 2-0 Norwich (2-0 agg)
23 mins: Chance!
This is a big moment for Norwich. Ethan Ampadu lunges into a tackle after Ashley Barnes feeds the ball up to Josh Sargent. The defender mistimes the challenge and Sargent flies into the box.
He goes fo goal but Illan Meslier charges him down and manages to keep the ball out.
The Leeds fans go wild.
GOAL! Leeds 2-0 Norwich (2-0 agg) - Piroue, 20'
20 mins: Another one!
This is a good goal from Leeds who work the ball down the right wing and feed it up to Wilfried Gnonto. He swings in a fantastic cross which Angus Gunn leaves alone.
Joel Piroue pops up at the back post and nods it into the back of the net!
Leeds 1-0 Norwich (1-0 agg)
16 mins: The corner is dealt with by Leeds but Norwich are certainly growing in confidence. They’re happy to play out from the back and take on Leeds’ high press.
It’s not yielded much for them just yet but the visitors are seeing more of the ball now.
Leeds 1-0 Norwich (1-0 agg)
13 mins: Norwich haven’t seen much of the ball yet but they’re in a decent period just now. Joe Rodon fouls Gabriel Sara just inside his own half.
The ball is chipped over to Dimitris Giannoulis who bombs into space on the left wing. He crosses the ball but a big deflection takes it out for a corner.
Leeds 1-0 Norwich (1-0 agg)
10 mins: What a start for Leeds. They struggled at Elland Road but have taken the early lead and now will look to press their advantage.
Norwich are already facing an uphill battle.
GOAL! Leeds 1-0 Norwich (1-0 agg) - Gruev, 7'
7 mins: Opportunity for Leeds who win a free kick just outside the penalty area. Crysencio Summerville dummies and leaps over the ball before Ilia Gruev smokes a low curling left-footed effort at goal.
Angus Gunn jumps to the left but can;t reach the ball and Leeds have the early goal!
Leeds 0-0 Norwich (0-0 agg)
3 mins: As expected Leeds are on the front foot first. They work the ball down the left wing and slip it to Crysencio Summerville. He flies to the byline, plays a one-two with Georginio Rutter and then fizzes a shot high and wide!
Decent chance. Tough but he didn’t take it.
Kick off! Leeds vs Norwich
This is the big one.
One match to get to Wembley and have the chance of fighting for a place in the Premier League. Daniel Farke looks relaxed, David Wagner looks focused.
Leeds get the ball rolling at Elland Road and work the ball across their defensive line before giving it to Illan Meslier who boots it forward.
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