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The consensus heading into this playoff semi-final first leg was that Norwich had to seize the initiative now. Unbeaten for 16 games on home soil prior to this and facing a youthful Leeds United that have appeared to be wilting in recent weeks, the expectation on David Wagner’s side was to earn a lead they could take to Elland Road next week.If that school of thinking is correct – and it is so often a foolish game to predict the outcome of a two-legged tie – then the hosts should feel an opportunity missed from this competitive if largely industrial goalless draw. Continue reading...