Leeds United 1 Crystal Palace 0 - Late Raphinha spot kick sends Elland Road wild - YEP 30/11/21
Raphinha bagged a 93rd-minute penalty to send Elland Road wild and give Leeds United a 1-0 victory against Tuesday night's Premier League visitors Crystal Palace. By Lee Sobot Three days after Saturday evening's goalless draw at Brighton, Leeds were heading for another 0-0 but the Whites were awarded a 91st-minute penalty after Marc Guehi blocked Liam Cooper's header from a corner with his arm. After the intervention of VAR, referee Kevin Friend eventually pointed to the spot and Raphinha coolly converted to give Marcelo Bielsa's side their third win of the season, taking Leeds up to 15th and five points clear of the drop zone. Leeds began brightly at a noisy Elland Road and Dan James saw two fierce shots blocked, the first of them after a good through ball from Tyler Roberts. Raphinha then saw a curler from the edge of the box deflected over as United piled on the pressure, Raphinha then playing Stuart Dallas whose powerful low cross was scrambled clear. Pa...