Breaking News: Norwich and Leeds draw 0-0 in Championship playoffs

On Sunday, Norwich City and Leeds United drew goalless in the first leg of their semifinal Championship playoff match.

When Willy Gnonto went down in the seventh minute following contact with Borja Sainz on the edge of the penalty area, Leeds called for a penalty, but the referee rejected their request. ESPN+ streams La Liga, Bundesliga, and other events (U.S.)

At the half-hour mark, Junior Firpo scored, but Georginio Rutter was offside throughout the build-up, so the goal was disallowed for the visitors.

In the 53rd minute, Gabriel Sara’s left-footed attempt to score from within the box after a cross from the left went narrowly wide gave the hosts a nearly unopposed chance.

Crysencio was denied by Norwich goalie Angus Gunn’s save at the near post.

In the first leg of their semifinal Championship playoff match, Norwich City and Leeds United ended in a scoreless draw on Sunday.

Willy Gnonto went down in the seventh minute after making contact with Borja Sainz on the edge of the penalty box, but the referee rejected Leeds’ plea for a penalty.

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Half an hour later, Junior Firpo struck the back of the net, but Georginio Rutter was offside during the build-up, therefore the goal was disqualified for the visitors.

When Gabriel Sara’s left-footed attempt from inside the box on a cross from the left fell just short in the 53rd minute, the hosts came dangerously close to taking the lead.

Angus Gunn, the Norwich keeper, stopped Crysencio with a save at the near post.