Leeds made an exhilarating comeback with a 3-2 win over 10-man Wolverhampton in an exhilarating match at Molineux.
Objectives by Johnny Otto and substitute Francisco Trincao within the first half gave Bruno Lage’s staff management, however that modified with Raul Jimenez’s crimson card early within the second half.
Objectives from Jack Harrison and Rodrygo elevated Jesse Marsh’s males because of an unfortunate dwelling protection as Molino panicked.
The comeback was accomplished when Luke Ayling hit the successful aim in stoppage time to spark jubilant scenes on the missed end – and squabbles between the teaching workers.
There was nonetheless time for substitute goalkeeper Christopher Claesson to make an excellent save to disclaim Trinkau a draw and safe a consequence that left Leeds seven factors from the relegation zone.
Loopy recreation in Molineux
What the Leeds staff will appear to be is one other matter.
Ravenha examined optimistic for Covid earlier than the match, then Patrick Bamford, Diego Llorente, Matthews Klich and Ilan Meslier needed to depart the sector as a consequence of harm.
Solely the concussion substitution protocol allowed Leeds to maintain 11 gamers on the sector – one thing Wolves couldn’t do after Jimenez’s second yellow card.
Though Bruno Lage had already misplaced Ruben Neves by harm, this alteration actually helped – substitute Trincao arrange the primary aim and scored the second.
It was a loss for Jimenez, condemned to foul on Maysler when racing on a free ball, that upended the competitors, and gave Leeds an opportunity to get again into the match.
An skilled staff at Wolverhampton succumbed underneath stress as Ryan Ait Nouri missed within the first half, Jose Sa got here out for second and Wali Poli reluctantly completed third.
The defeat leaves Wolverhampton in eighth place and their hopes in Europe light.
However he should credit score Leeds for the endeavor they’ve demonstrated in adversity – a spirit that can give followers rising confidence of their skill to outlive within the Premier League.
Thrilling evening in stats
- Wolves misplaced a Premier League recreation after taking a two-goal lead for the primary time ever, successful 38 and drawing two of the earlier 40 such events.
- Leeds got here again from two targets behind within the first half to win a Premier League recreation for the primary time ever, having misplaced on every of the earlier 47 events they have been twice behind within the first half.
- Leeds gained consecutive matches within the Premier League because of the ninetieth minute targets they gained for the primary time since 1999 towards Southampton and the Derby.
Marsh: It is a personal group
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Jesse Marsh provides his ideas on the thrilling 3-2 win over Wolverhampton, after his staff Leeds misplaced 2-0
“We have been disillusioned within the first half,” stated the Leeds coach. Sky Sports activities. “However Wolves are a very good staff. After they put some attacking midfielders on the ball, it is actually onerous to comprise them.
“Within the first half, we challenged them. We made some tactical changes. If we will discover a aim, it’ll change the best way we play. And that’s what occurred.
“This group is a particular group. They’ve been by quite a bit. They’re optimistic guys. They work their butts day-after-day, they tailored nicely, they kissed me nicely. I could not ask for extra. It was actual enjoyable.
“The important thing for us now’s to maintain having a powerful mindset and preserve pushing as a result of we’re not performed.”
Lag: We have to study from this
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Bruno Lagg was disillusioned that his staff suffered on account of the controversial crimson card after the collision, of their 3-2 defeat towards Leeds.
“The defining second of the match was the best way we performed within the first 45 minutes,” Lage stated. Sky Sports activities. “That’s the primary level of the sport and the optimistic of the sport.
“Eleven to eleven we have been the higher staff. Significantly better than our opponent. Then, I see the image and it is extra harmful than what occurred on the pitch.
“I do know that one in all my assistants is speaking to the referee and the scenario is that he really noticed the image and he continued with the identical opinion, a mistake by Raul.
“I feel it is the bodily contact from each gamers who’re attempting to win the ball. Then whenever you get the possibility to observe on TV, as he did, proceed with the identical resolution.
“I’ve nothing to say about it, however I’m very pleased with my gamers due to what we did within the first 45 minutes, it was excellent.
“The second aim, one Leeds man fell to the bottom and we’re extra involved with him then they rating the aim. It occurred as soon as with Manchester United right here. These are issues we’ve to study.”
Man of the Match: Luke Ayling
“I feel Ayling can solely play the sport a technique,” stated Gary Neville. Sky Sports activities. “He has numerous vitality, he has an amazing staff spirit. He gained the Leeds recreation within the second half.”
Aaling was so optimistic that he was nonetheless pushing the sport even after scoring what turned out to be the winner in harm time.
“Even a few of the issues they have been doing 3-2,” stated Jamie Carragher. Sky Sports activities. “Wow. Luke Ayling is in that nook and throws the ball quick. In case you’re watching as a Leeds fan you may get in your nerves. However watching them as neutrals is nice.”
What then?
Wolves at the moment are heading into the worldwide break and returning to play at Molineux on April 2 towards Aston Villa.
Leeds’ subsequent match might be on April 2 at dwelling to Southampton at Island Street.
