Leeds ease relegation fears with dramatic late win over Norwich

Substitute Joe Gelhardt's stoppage-time winner moved Leeds four points clear of the relegation zone as they beat Norwich 2-1 in an astonishing finale at Elland Road to secure Jesse Marsch's first win.

Kenny McLean's late equaliser for Norwich (90+1) looked to have denied Leeds a deserved victory, until Raphinha rounded goalkeeper Tim Krul and teed it up for Gelhardt to seal the win from close range.

Rodrigo opened the scoring for Leeds (14) after his right-footed effort from just inside the box took a fortunate deflection off the calf of Norwich defender Ben Gibson before nestling in the bottom corner.

Norwich were incensed by the decision to allow the goal, as they felt Patrick Bamford was interfering with play from an offside position in the build-up to the goal.

After missing three gilt-edged opportunities in the first half, it looked like Leeds would be made to pay for their wastefulness in front of goal when Norwich were awarded a penalty with 20 minutes to go in the first half after Luke Ayling brought down Milot Rashica in the area.

But referee Stuart Attwell reversed his decision after being told to go to the pitchside monitor by the Video Assistant Referee.

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Leeds will return to Premier League action on Friday at 8pm as they take on Wolves, live on Sky Sports.

Dean Smith's Norwich will not play again in March as their next scheduled game will see them travel to face Brighton on Saturday April 2 at 3pm in the Premier League.