Elland Road was rocked to its very foundations deep into stoppage time, when Joe Gelhardt's deadly strike all but condemned Norwich City to Championship football next season; whilst the Whites clawed their way four points clear of the drop zone, with nine to play. A long hopeful ball from defence was flick on by Gelhardt towards Raphinha. The Brazilian beat his man, rounded the keeper, and cut the ball back from the byline. Cool as you like, Joffy blasted the ball first time into the roof of the net.

Just moments earlier, Norwich Midfielder Kenny McLean had silenced the Elland Road faithful, after slotting home Pukki's cross from close range. Flashbacks from the savage and brutal conditions outside the top flight, which had been blocked out for the last twenty months, reappeared as Leeds fans worst fears momentarily returned.

The game burst into life on 14 minutes. Struijk delivered a long ball midway from his own half towards Bamford. Turkish defender Ozan Kabak got to the ball first, but his header was weak. Rodrigo picked up the loose ball on the edge of the 'D', took a touch before blasting the effort towards Tim Krul's goalmouth. The ball took a wicked deflection off a Norwich defender, sending it into the far corner of the net. Later replay would show that Bamford was offside during the build up, but with so many decisions going against Leeds this season, they were owed a bit of luck.

Leeds gained confidence after taking the lead. A blend of last ditch defending, fine goalkeeping and poor finishing kept the scoreline the same, going in at half-time. It was the same story after the break. Leeds created lots of chances, but their final product was poor, but the visitors still looked dangerous on the break. Both sides rattled the woodwork, and referee Start Attwell reversed a Norwich City penalty decision, having watched a replay on VAR.

On the balance of play, Leeds more than deserved their victory. and live to fight another day. If they show as much fight and determination as they did yesterday, they should steer clear of the bottom three; that's not to say there isn't major issues that need addressing in the Summer, but for now Premiership survival is the name of the game.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Dallas, Stuart Defender
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
		James, Daniel Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Dias Belloli, Raphinha Midfielder
		Bamford, Patrick Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Bate, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Cresswell, Charlie Defender		Unused Sub
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2021/2022
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2021-22
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2021/22