“Kevin Schade converts from the center of the box after a Jaidon Anthony cross was initially headed wide by Schade himself moments earlier, giving Brentford the lead right before halftime.”
Pivotal“Vitaly Janelt is booked for an argument as tempers flare in the closing stages, reflecting the tension building as Leeds pushed for an equalizer.”
“Dominic Calvert-Lewin bundles in from close range after Anton Stach's blocked effort and a missed Nmecha attempt kept the pressure on Brentford's box.”
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Outstanding performance
Leeds United•DefenderBrentford controlled the game for large periods, out-shooting Leeds 22-12 and dominating territory with 65 dangerous attacks to Leeds' 41, and their pressure told when Kevin Schade converted just before half-time. Leeds struggled to get a foothold, managing only two shots on target all game, but a mass of second-half changes eventually paid off as substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin poked home from close range in the 79th minute after a scrambled attempt from Lukas Nmecha. The result keeps Leeds hovering in mid-table uncertainty while Brentford will feel it's two points dropped given their control of the match, especially with two big chances missed. Four bookings and a feisty final third of the match, including a heated argument card for Vitaly Janelt, underlined how much both sides wanted the win in the closing stages.
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The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Substitution for Brentford: Callum Wilson comes on for Michael Kayode.
Substitution for Brentford: Aaron Hickey comes on for Kevin Schade.
Substitution for Brentford: El Hadji Malick Diouf comes on for Keane Lewis-Potter.
Leeds United are called offside as Tarik Muharemovic is caught in an offside position.
Daniel James from Leeds United has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked.
Leeds United win a corner after Keane Lewis-Potter concedes.
Nico Elvedi from Leeds United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Igor Thiago of Brentford.
Leeds United win a corner after Kevin Schade concedes.
Attempt missed. Daniel James from Leeds United takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Attempt missed. Igor Thiago from Brentford has a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box that goes close but misses to the right.
Attempt saved. Igor Thiago's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by James Trafford. The chance was assisted by Dango Ouattara's cross.
assist: Lukas Nmecha
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores for Leeds United with a left-footed shot from very close range.
Attempt missed. Lukas Nmecha from Leeds United takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right.
Attempt blocked. Anton Stach from Leeds United has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Nico Elvedi from Leeds United wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Vitaly JaneltYellow CardVitaly Janelt from Brentford receives a yellow card.
Mamadou Sangaré from Brentford commits a foul.
Lukas Nmecha from Leeds United wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Kristoffer Ajer of Brentford.
Kristoffer AjerYellow CardKristoffer Ajer of Brentford receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Daniel James from Leeds United misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending the ball to the left. He was assisted by Lukas Nmecha during a fast break.
Michael Kayode's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Yehor Yarmoliuk.
Brentford wins a corner after Anton Stach concedes.
Mamadou Sangaré's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Attempt missed. Igor Thiago from Brentford heads the ball from the center of the box.
Dango Ouattara's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Mamadou Sangaré.
Substitution for Leeds United: Lukas Nmecha comes on for Noah Okafor.
Substitution for Brentford: Yehor Yarmoliuk comes on for Mikkel Damsgaard.
Daniel James from Leeds United has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Substitution for Leeds United: Daniel James comes on for Jayden Bogle.
Noah Okafor from Leeds United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Michael Kayode of Brentford.
Anton Stach from Leeds United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Vitaly Janelt of Brentford.
James Justin from Leeds United has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Caoimhín Kelleher of Brentford. The attempt was assisted by Jayden Bogle.
Leeds United win a corner after Caoimhín Kelleher concedes.
Harry Wilson from Leeds United has his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Anton Stach from Leeds United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mamadou Sangaré from Brentford commits a foul.
Substitution for Brentford: Dango Ouattara comes on for Jaidon Anthony.
Nathan Collins' header from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Vitaly Janelt's cross.
Mikkel Damsgaard from Brentford misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Attempt missed by Nathan Collins from Brentford, who took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Brentford wins a corner after Dominic Calvert-Lewin concedes.
Jaidon Anthony's right-footed shot from outside the box for Brentford is blocked. He was assisted by Kristoffer Ajer.
Leeds United win a corner after Kristoffer Ajer concedes.
Leeds United win a corner after Michael Kayode concedes.
Noah Okafor's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Jayden Bogle from Leeds United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Kevin Schade of Brentford.
Substitution for Leeds United: Ao Tanaka comes on for Jaka Bijol.
The second half begins with Leeds United trailing Brentford 1-0.
Substitution for Leeds United: Harry Wilson comes on for Brenden Aaronson.
The first half ends with Leeds United trailing Brentford 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Igor Thiago from Brentford misses an attempt, heading the ball high and wide to the left from the left side of the box. The chance was set up by Vitaly Janelt's cross after a corner.
Brentford wins a corner after Jaka Bijol concedes.
Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United.
Nathan Collins from Brentford wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mamadou Sangaré's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Mikkel Damsgaard.
assist: Keane Lewis-Potter
Goal! Brentford takes the lead 1-0 against Leeds United with a right-footed shot from Kevin Schade from the center of the box.
Kevin Schade from Brentford misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The cross was assisted by Jaidon Anthony.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Leeds United: Nico Elvedi comes on for Joe Rodon due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Joe Rodon of Leeds United.
Jaidon AnthonyYellow CardJaidon Anthony from Brentford receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Brenden Aaronson from Leeds United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jaidon Anthony of Brentford.
Brentford wins a corner after Anton Stach concedes.
Jayden Bogle from Leeds United is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Keane Lewis-Potter of Brentford.
Tarik Muharemovic from Leeds United is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jaidon Anthony of Brentford.
Mamadou Sangaré's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Brentford is blocked.
Michael Kayode from Brentford wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Jayden Bogle of Leeds United.
Ethan Ampadu from Leeds United misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Leeds United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nathan Collins from Brentford commits a foul.
Foul committed by Joe Rodon of Leeds United.
Kevin Schade from Brentford wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ethan Ampadu of Leeds United commits a foul.
Kevin Schade from Brentford wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Mikkel Damsgaard from Brentford has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved.
Leeds United are called offside. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the player caught offside.
Ethan Ampadu from Leeds United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Michael Kayode from Brentford is guilty of dangerous play.
Jaidon Anthony's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Kevin Schade.
Brentford wins a corner after Tarik Muharemovic concedes.
Nathan Collins' header from the center of the box is saved by James Trafford in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Mikkel Damsgaard's cross.
Attempt blocked. Keane Lewis-Potter from Brentford has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. He was assisted by Jaidon Anthony.
Brentford wins a corner after Joe Rodon concedes.
Attempt saved. Igor Thiago from Brentford has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
Noah Okafor's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by James Justin.
Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United.
Nathan Collins from Brentford wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kevin Schade's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Brentford is blocked.
First half begins.
Two of the Premier League's early pace-setters meet as unbeaten Leeds host in-form Brentford, who have smashed nine goals in their opening two matches. Daniel Farke has called Brentford an 'unstoppable bulldozer,' setting up a fascinating clash between Leeds' newfound defensive solidity and the Bees' explosive attack.
