In a contest that had the look of a classic Premier League thriller, Leeds United drew level with Tottenham Hotspur after Dominic Calvert Lewin coolly...
In a contest that had the look of a classic Premier League thriller, Leeds United drew level with Tottenham Hotspur after Dominic Calvert Lewin coolly converted a penalty awarded by the Video Assistant Referee. The powers that be in the officiating booth intervened when a contentious handball decision went against the North London side, and the English striker made no mistake from twelve yards. For the home supporters, it was a moment of sweet relief; for the visitors, a bitter pill to swallow in a match that swung like a pendulum. GoalZaza can exclusively report that the incident occurred in the 73rd minute when a cross into the Spurs box struck the arm of a defender. After a lengthy check, the referee pointed to the spot, and Calvert Lewin stepped up to send the goalkeeper the wrong way. The home crowd erupted as the ball nestled into the bottom corner, a goal that kept Leeds firmly in the hunt for valuable points in the league standings. In the scheme of things, this draw could prove significant for both sides. Tottenham will rue their inability to close out the game after taking an early lead through a well worked move. Leeds, however, showed resilience and character to fight back, with their defence standing firm in the closing stages. The travelling fans will give a good account of themselves, knowing that every point counts in the dogfight for survival or European places. Here in Lagos, the atmosphere at the Surulere viewing centre was electric. As Calvert Lewin slotted home the penalty, a thunderous roar went up from the crowd, with fans waving their jerseys and clapping in unison. One gentleman in a Leeds kit was spotted hugging a stranger, shouting about how VAR had finally worked in their favour. Others debated the decision over bottles of soft drink, insisting that Tottenham had been hard done by. At the end of the day, the draw was a result that kept the conversations flowing long into the night across Abuja and Port Harcourt.
