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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Michael Jones

Leeds vs Norwich LIVE: Championship play-off semi-final result and reaction as hosts run rampant

Justin Thomas says he is happy to watch the Leeds United game

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.

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