Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a late tap-in to earn Leeds United a 1-1 draw with Brentford at Elland Road.
Brentford had been on course for a second victory of the season after thrashing Tottenham last weekend when Kevin Schade deservedly put them ahead with a clever finish, guiding in Keane Lewis-Potter’s low cross with the outside of his right boot, shortly before half-time
Keith Andrews’ side were particularly impressive in the first-half, controlling the game with their pace and aggression to quieten the home supporters as new signing Mamadou Sangare shone again in midfield.
But Leeds head coach Daniel Farke responded at half-time, bravely switching to a back four with two substitutions which caused Brentford problems even though the visitors went on to record 22 shots compared to the hosts’ 12.
The introduction of striker Lukas Nmecha later in the second half also proved crucial as his low shot-cum-cross in the box was turned in from close range by Calvert-Lewin to leave both sides with four points from two games.
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The key moments from Elland Road
- 8: THAIGO SHOOTS! The Brentford striker takes aim from an angle inside the box and Trafford parries it.
- 14: SHOT! Damsgaard wriggles free from Aaronson in the area and gets an effort away, which Trafford gathers at the second attempt.
- 41: GOAL! Schade brilliantly guides Lewis-Potter’s low cross into the far corner with the outside of his right boot to give Brentford a deserved lead.
- 46: TACTICAL CHANGE! Leeds boss Farke switches to a back four, bringing on Wilson and Tanaka for Aaronson and Bijol.
- 64: SAVE! Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher gets down low to his right to tip Justin’s shot past the post.
- 79: EQUALISER! Nmecha controls in the area before firing the ball across goal where Calvert-Lewin has a simple tap-in to level things up.
- 81: TRAFFORD SAVES! Brentford look for an instant response as Thiago’s header is parried by the Leeds goalkeeper and then the striker puts the rebound wide.
