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Leeds Snatch Last-Gasp Draw Against Liverpool
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Ao Tanaka scored a stoppage-time equalizer to rescue a point.
- Liverpool twice led but were pegged back by Leeds.
- The draw lifts Leeds to 16th in the league standings.
Leeds secured a dramatic late draw against Liverpool at Elland Road, thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer from substitute Ao Tanaka. The match saw a thrilling second half where Liverpool initially took a commanding lead.
After a goalless first half, Liverpool surged ahead with two quick goals from Hugo Ekitike. However, Leeds mounted a comeback, capitalizing on a penalty converted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin and an equalizer from Anton Stach. Dominik Szoboszlai then seemingly clinched the victory for Liverpool with a late goal.
Just as Liverpool thought they had secured all three points, Ao Tanaka volleyed home from a corner in the 96th minute, sending Elland Road into celebration and forcing a share of the points. The draw moves Leeds up to 16th in the league, creating a three-point buffer above the relegation zone.
