Leeds United is in a command position at the top of the championship with only 12 games of the season.
The 3-1 Monday night victory over Sheffield United in Bramall Lane only strengthened its adherence to automatic promotion, causing a return from the Premier League to feel inevitable.
It was another Leeds’ comeback performance, which had annulled a deficit against Sunderland the previous week. This time, after being left behind with an early target of Meslier Island, they regrouped and took control. The powerful head of Junior Firpo took them to the level before Ao Tanaka was 2-1 in the 89th minute.
Joel Piroe then sealed the victory with his 15th goal of the season, sending raptures fans.
Despite the score, Sheffield United gave Leeds one of his toughest tests of the season. Chris Wilder’s side sometimes played excellent football and caused real problems for league leaders.
One of the main points of conversation was late when Gustavo Hamer, who had been out of the initial 11th, was found in the center of the controversy. The midfielder took place in the second half and reserved quickly for a reckless challenge in Jayden Bogle.
Sheffield United Gustavo Hamer “Lucky to remain on the pitch”
In the 86th minute, Tanaka passed in front of Hamer, only to be rejected by the Sheffield United man. Tony Dorigo, co-commented on LUTV, It was believed that Hamer was lucky to avoid a second yellow card and a subsequent red card.
Leeds fans will celebrate another great victoryBut it could have been an even greater turning point if the referee had made a different call.
“He only goes directly to the back of him, you think that if he no longer had a yellow, the referee could have been awarded. Tanaka is not worse than this. He is a lucky boy who is still on the pitch. “”
