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Norwich v Leeds LIVE: Championship play-off result and semi-final first leg reaction

Leicester City lift the trophy as fans light up the streets blue during the victory parade

Norwich City and Leeds United played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-finals.

Leeds appealed for a penalty in the seventh minute when Willy Gnonto went down after contact with Borja Sainz on the edge of the penalty area, but the referee disagreed.

Junior Firpo found the net on the stroke of half-time, but Georginio Rutter was ruled offside in the build-up, which meant the goal was ruled out for the visitors.

Norwich, who failed to score at home for the first time since December, visit Leeds for the second leg of the semi-final on Thursday.

West Brom vs Southampton coverage continues below and get all the latest football predictions and odds here.

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Norwich 0-0 Leeds

30 minutes: A huge sigh of relief for Norwich after a big mix-up between Duffy and Gunn allows Rutter to head home a goal.

Fortunately for them, the Leeds striker was offside and the goal is scored.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:32 p.m

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27 minutes: Considering the form with which both teams entered the play-offs, these first 27 minutes are perhaps not a surprise.

A lack of quality in the final third and with two legs to go, both sides still don’t seem particularly keen to push the pace.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:29 p.m

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Norwich 0-0 Leeds

22 minutes: Nunez has space on the edge of the box to finish an effort but his short left-footer whizzes well over the bar.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:24 p.m

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19 minutes: Another free kick is taken short but Giannoulis’ low ball into the box is cleared for a free kick. A scrappy encounter so far, but Leeds are struggling to clear their lines and are causing unwanted pressure on their goal.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:21 p.m

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17 minutes: Leeds deliver a cheap free-kick in an attractive area for Sara, but the Norwich midfielder doesn’t get a good hold on the shot and Meslier claims it easily.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:19 p.m

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15 minutes: It’s been a quiet start for Sargent but he gets up there well to meet a cross, although the American can’t direct his eventual effort on target.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:17 p.m

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13 minutes: Leeds’ first corner of the game is taken by Summerville but Rodon can’t connect at the near post. The ball falls to Gnonto on the edge of the box but his low, drilled effort cannot find its way through the swarm of bodies in the box.

Norwich look to break up the pitch as they have done so well all season, but Leeds do well to recover bodies and stifle the attack.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:15 p.m

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Ten minutes: We wondered if Gray’s inclusion today would see Leeds switch to a more balanced 4-3-3 formation, but the early signs seem to suggest otherwise.

The youngster is positioned in a much more attacking position – supporting Rutter up front – and it looks like Leeds have stuck with their usual 4-2-3-1 formation.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:12 p.m

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6 minutes: CHANCE! Gnonto is given far too much time on the Leeds right and fires a low ball into the box that ends up at the feet of Rutter in the box.

It’s a great chance for the Leeds striker but he gets off his line and misses the ball.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:08 p.m

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5 minutes: A positive start from Norwich in front of their home fans and they almost have a chance as Byram heads it back to Meslier.

Fortunately for Leeds, it’s enough and the keeper can pull away.

Ben FlemingMay 12, 2024 12:07 p.m

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