Leeds United and Norwich City played to a goalless draw in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-finals. The match lacked clear-cut chances, and both teams struggled in the sweltering conditions at Carrow Road.
The second leg is set to take place at Elland Road on Thursday, with a chance to advance to the Wembley final on the line. Here’s how the national media analyzed United’s performance in the East Anglia clash:
– Daily Mirror (Mike Walters): Farke’s defensive strategy earned praise, highlighting Leeds as favorites for Wembley but cautioning against premature celebration given Leeds’ history in play-offs.
– The Telegraph (Jon West): Farke expressed frustration over a disallowed Leeds goal and argued for VAR in the Championship, while acknowledging Leeds’ favoritism to advance to Wembley.
– The Sun (Justin Allen): Farke was content with the draw as Leeds controversially had a goal disallowed, making Leeds favorites for the return leg.
– Sky Sports (Simeon Gholam): The draw leaves the tie finely poised, with Leeds having an edge playing at home in the second leg, although their past play-off struggles are noted.
Overall, the consensus is that while Leeds might have the advantage going into the second leg, their history in play-offs suggests caution is warranted.
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