This Saturday’s match at Elland Road saw Leeds United and Bournemouth end in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Action-packed from start to finish, Bournemouth took the lead in the 25th minute thanks to a stunning free-kick from Antoine Semenyo. Leeds responded with goals from Joe Rodon (37’) and Sean Longstaff (53’), but Eli Kroupi equalized just after the halftime break, securing a crucial point for Bournemouth.
Semenyo’s remarkable free-kick gave his side the early advantage, catching Leeds’ goalkeeper, Karl Darlow, off guard as the ball curled into the net.
While Bournemouth controlled possession with 59% against Leeds’ 41%, the match ended all square.
Kroupi was standout performer, netting one goal, taking three shots, and completing four passes accurately. Longstaff also delivered an impressive performance for Leeds, accounting for one goal, 31 successful passes, two ball recoveries, and two attempts on goal.
Leeds United’s head coach, Daniel Farke, set his team in a 4-3-3 formation with Karl Darlow as goalkeeper; Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and Gabriel Gudmundsson in defense; Sean Longstaff, Ethan Ampadu, and Anton Stach in midfield; and a forward line comprising Brenden Aaronson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Noah Okafor.
Bournemouth’s manager, Andoni Iraola, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Djordje Petrovic in goal; Alex Jiménez, Bafodé Diakité, Marcos Senesi, and Adrien Truffert in defense; Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie, Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, and Amine Adli in midfield; with Evanilson leading the attack.
Michael Oliver officiated the match, ensuring the game was played fairly.
In their next fixtures, Leeds United will host Tottenham while Bournemouth will welcome Fulham.
Following this match, Leeds sits in 10th place in the league with 8 points, whereas Bournemouth holds second place with 11 points.
Substitutions for Leeds United
66’ 2T – Noah Okafor off, Jack Harrison on
86’ 2T – Brenden Aaronson off, Ao Tanaka on
91’ 2T – Dominic Calvert-Lewin off, Lukas Nmecha on
Yellow Cards for Leeds United:
25’ 2T Brenden Aaronson (Unsporting behavior) and 46’ 2T Ethan Ampadu (Delaying the game)
Substitutions for Bournemouth
59’ 2T – Ryan Christie off, Alex Scott on; Amine Adli off, Marcus Tavernier on; Justin Kluivert off, David Brooks on
72’ 2T – Alex Jiménez off, Ben Doak on
80’ 2T – Tyler Adams off, Eli Kroupi on
Yellow Card for Bournemouth:
11’ 1T Adrien Truffert (Unsporting behavior)