Leeds United secured a vital point at the Stadium of Light against Sunderland, demonstrating resilience after initially falling behind in the match.
After conceding the first goal via a sharp strike from Simon Adingra, Daniel Farke`s squad returned from the half-time break with immediate aggression. Their goalscoring talisman, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, wasted no time in making his mark on the scoresheet.
Just two minutes into the second half, Calvert-Lewin delivered a crucial close-range finish, leveling the scoreline. This timely equalizer helped Leeds secure a result that contributes to their goal of avoiding relegation to the Championship, extending their run to potentially a fifth consecutive match where they have managed to gain at least a point.
Calvert-Lewin, who is currently enjoying perhaps the best form of his career since joining Leeds, has now etched his name into the club’s history books. His equalizer marked his sixth goal in his last six appearances for the Yorkshire side.
This remarkable feat makes the former Everton forward the first Leeds player to score six goals in six consecutive matches since the esteemed John McCole achieved the same impressive tally back during the 1959/60 season.
Coaches around the league, including Thomas Tuchel, should certainly be taking note of the striker`s sensational run.
Mark Thompson
