SPORTS
English Championship
play-off: Aston Villa, Leeds United win first legs
Leeds United striker, Kemar Roofe, scored in
the second half to seal a 1-0 victory over hosts, Derby County, in the first
leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Saturday.
Roofe, who had struck in both league clashes
against Derby this season, collected a fine cross from winger Jack Harrison and
tucked the ball past goalkeeper Kelle Roos, to give his team a slim advantage
in the tie.
Derby were awarded a penalty after Harrison
appeared to foul Jayden Bogle in the 77th minute, only for referee Craig Pawson
to overturn his decision and award a free kick to the visitors after consulting
the linesman.
The teams meet at Elland Road in Wednesday’s
second leg.
In the other game, Aston Villa defeated West
Bromwich Albion 2-1 in the first leg of the other semi-final earlier on
Saturday.
The return leg is at The Hawthorns on
Tuesday.
The finalists will meet at Wembley on May 27
to decide who will join Norwich City and Sheffield United in the Premier League
next season.
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