Live Text Commentary: Norwich City vs Leeds United
Championship Play-Off Semi-Final
Match Preview
Leeds United host Championship play-off semi-final opponents Norwich City at Elland Road this evening with the winner booking their place in the final at Wembley Stadium. The first leg at Carrow Road ended goalless, so it's all to play for in this crucial second leg.
Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds are the favorites to progress, having finished the regular season in second place, seven points ahead of third-placed Norwich. However, the Canaries have a good record at Elland Road, having won their last two visits.
Team News
Leeds will be without suspended defender Pascal Struijk and injured striker Patrick Bamford. Norwich have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Live Updates
90+5 mins: Full-time! Leeds United have won the Championship play-off semi-final 2-1 on aggregate. They will now face West Bromwich Albion in the final at Wembley Stadium.
90+3 mins: Leeds come close to scoring a third, but Raphinha's shot is saved by Gunn.
90 mins: Five minutes of added time.
85 mins: Norwich are pushing for an equalizer, but Leeds are defending resolutely.
80 mins: Leeds are in control of the game now and look the more likely team to score.
75 mins: Harrison has a great chance to make it 3-0, but he blazes over from close range.
70 mins: Leeds double their lead! Raphinha scores from the penalty spot after Buendia fouls Roberts in the box.
65 mins: Norwich make a change, with Pukki coming on for Tzolis.
60 mins: The game is still very much in the balance. Both teams have had chances to score, but neither has been able to find the breakthrough.
55 mins: Leeds come close to scoring, but Rodrigo's header from a corner is saved by Gunn.
50 mins: Norwich have started the second half brightly and have had a couple of good chances to score.
45 mins: Second half underway.
45+1 mins: Half-time! The first half ends goalless between Leeds United and Norwich City.
45 mins: One minute of added time.
40 mins: Leeds have a good chance to score, but Bamford's shot is saved by Gunn.
35 mins: The game is evenly poised so far, with both teams having chances to score.
30 mins: Norwich come close to scoring, but Sargent's shot is saved by Meslier.
25 mins: Leeds are starting to dominate possession and are creating more chances.
20 mins: Raphinha has a good chance to score, but he shoots wide from the edge of the box.
15 mins: Norwich have a good spell of possession, but they can't create any clear-cut chances.
10 mins: Leeds have started the game brightly and are causing Norwich some problems.
5 mins: The game is underway!
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