Leeds United came from behind to earn a decent point on the road thanks to Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Brentford. The Whites fought back from 1-0 down to share the spoils, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring his fourth goal in as many Premier League games.
Leeds had the better chances during the first-half, with Noah Okafor twice coming close and seeing a cross for Jayden Bogle deflected clear. Brentford thought they had a penalty when Gabriel Gudmundsson was adjudged to have fouled Dango Ouattara, but replays showed the winger was just offside and VAR overturned the decision.
Much of the opening 25 minutes of the second half belonged to Leeds but they were hit with a sucker punch when Jordan Henderson made it 1-0, Rico Henry’s cross deflecting right into the midfielder’s path to score. Leeds got themselves back level on 83 minutes when Calvert-Lewin headed home a great cross from substitute Willy Gnonto, earning a good point.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at the Gtech Community Stadium to watch the action. Here are his Leeds United player ratings...
13. Sub: Willy Gnonto
7 - Supplied a beautiful cross for Calvert-Lewin's goal. Couldn't get on the ball much more, tried to battle with giant defenders. | Getty Images
14. Sub: James Justin
NA - Came on for Gudmundsson who picked up a knock. No real fuss or drama. | Cody Froggatt/PA Wire
15. Sub: Jack Harrison
NA - Came on for the very final minutes for a tiring Okafor. | Getty Images
16. Referee: John Brooks
3 - Very inconsistent throughout. Gave Brentford the softest of penalties and VAR overturned it. | Getty Images