Whites winger Willy Gnonto saw his shouts for a penalty turned down in the first half after being caught by Borja Sainz right on the edge of the box as part of a first half in which Josh Sargent headed Norwich’s best chance wide.
Sargent was later forced off injured in the closing stages of the second half as the contest ended goalless, leaving everything to play for in Thursday night’s second leg at Elland Road. Leeds did have the ball in the net in the first half through Junior Firpo but Norwich were saved by an offside flag.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from a Sunday lunchtime stalemate at Carrow Road.
13. Jaidon Anthony
6 - Fairly bright and lively. Tried to get at Norwich. Tried to dribble into the area when a shot looked on, in the late, late stages. Photo: Steven Paston
14. Dan James (sub)
N/A - Caused a problem when he pinched the ball in the area and produced a cross. Only able to feature for a handful of minutes. Photo: Steven Paston
15. Josh Smith (referee)
4 - A first half in which it all went to Norwich, a second half in which he tended to favour the visitors a little more. Got a lot of yellows right. But missed a possible Leeds penalty in the first half, at the very least a free-kick on the edge of the box. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo