Norwich and Leeds have their Championship play-off semi-final balanced on a knife edge after a goalless draw within the first leg.
Regardless of a 17-point chasm between the 2 of them within the league desk, they may not be separated at Carrow Street.
Leeds might really feel they possess the sting as they play the second leg at dwelling, however shall be cautious of their very own poor play-off file – failing to seal promotion on all 5 events they’ve been in them of their historical past.
The second leg takes place at Elland Street on Thursday night time, reside on Sky Sports activities Soccer.
Leeds will really feel aggrieved they weren’t awarded an early penalty as Willy Gnonto tumbled on the sting of the field beneath a problem from Borja Sainz – and that was the one main incident of a highly-energetic, however chance-light first half.
And the second half turned extra tentative because it dragged on, with each side unwilling to actually open up and threat falling behind within the tie.
A priority for Norwich arose late on, nevertheless, as striker Josh Sargent hobbled off with harm. They may hope he’s match for the second leg.
However total you are feeling that Norwich will nonetheless be happy to be on this tie. David Wagner has navigated these play-offs earlier than and is aware of that whilst you can solely actually lose the tie within the first leg, the second is the place it is received.
Leeds have the sting: However who shall be happier?
Sky Sports activities’ Simeon Gholam at Carrow Street:
“On paper it is Leeds’ tie to lose, now. Undoubtedly the more complete side, and now a goalless draw to take back to Elland Road. A win at home, in any form, and it’s job done. Don’t lose, and they’ll at least have penalties.
“However Norwich may be pretty content material. You can not win the tie within the first leg, however you actually can lose it, or put your self in actual hassle. With the counter-attacking risk they possess, they know they’ll trigger a stir.
“David Wagner has been through this all before. Famously, his Huddersfield side didn’t even score a goal of their own as they won promotion in 2017. Although he may be concerned that Josh Sargent hobbled off late on, and that Jonathan Rowe didn’t look quite fully fit as he stepped up his return from a long-term injury with an appearance that only lasted an hour.
“This one may go any means again in West Yorkshire.”
What’s subsequent?
Thursday sixteenth Could 7:00pm
Kick off 8:00pm
Norwich and Leeds will face off towards each other within the second leg at Elland Street at 8pm on Thursday Could 16, reside on Sky Sports activities Soccer.
The winners will advance to the Sky Wager Championship play-off ultimate, which shall be performed at Wembley on Sunday Could 26.
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