Late Leeds Winner Denies Brighton

Started by Folami David, Aug 03, 2013, 06:36 PM

Folami David

Summer signing Luke Murphy grabbed a late winner on his debut for Leeds United as they came from behind to beat Brighton.
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Jose Ulloa put the Seagulls ahead early on when he turned home from Andrew Crofts's cross from inside the area.
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But Ross McCormack pulled the sides level when he finished neatly after Michael Tonge and Luke Varney combined.
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Dominic Poleon headed wide late on for Leeds but Murphy finished from close range to secure the win.
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Oscar Garcia was taking charge of Brighton for the first time in a competitive fixture after Gus Poyet's controversial dismissal this summer, but the Seagulls showed no ill effects from the change early on.
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Ulloa stunned the lively home support at Elland Road when he netted in the 13th minute to get Garcia off to a great start.
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However, those shocked Leeds fans were soon celebrating as six minutes later McCormack found the equaliser when Tonge swung in a cross that Varney nodded on for the Scotland international to finish.
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Noel Hunt, making his debut after his summer move to Elland Road from Reading, had a decent chance to score before the break but he lifted the ball over the bar after Varney had nodded down.
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Leeds keeper Paddy Kenny was forced into a stunning double save to deny Crofts and Inigo Calderon in the second half before Poleon and Paul Green wasted chances for the hosts.

Shola Sholaz

Grabbing a late winner is always something this players should be proud of....It is always a memorable experience anytime anyday!