December 06, (THEWILL) — Liverpool surrendered a two-goal advantage in dramatic fashion on Saturday, drawing 3-3 with Leeds United at Elland Road. The reigning English Premier League champions appeared to have secured victory twice before conceding a stoppage-time equaliser.
The visitors dominated early in the second half through Hugo Ekitike, who netted twice within five minutes. His first came after intercepting a misplaced pass from Joe Rodon. The French forward then converted a cross from Conor Bradley after the full-back had dispossessed Gabriel Gudmundsson.
Leeds pulled one back when Ibrahima Konate fouled Wilfried Gnonto inside the penalty area. Former Everton forward, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, converted from the spot in the 73rd minute. Two minutes later, Anton Stach drove inside from the left before firing home an equaliser.
Dominik Szoboszlai appeared to have won the match for Liverpool in the 80th minute, collecting a pass from Ryan Gravenberch before finishing coolly past Lucas Perri. However, Leeds refused to accept defeat during nine additional minutes.
Ao Tanaka delivered the final blow deep into stoppage time when Stach’s corner from the left reached the Japanese midfielder at the far post. His strike through a crowd of defenders sparked jubilant scenes among the home faithful and dealt another setback to Liverpool’s faltering title defence.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
