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Leeds Secures Victory in a Hard-Fought Match Against Everton
Leeds, West Yorkshire – In a match corresponding to the first day of the 2025 Premier League, Leeds United defeated Everton at Elland Road. The match, refereed by Chris Kavanagh, was tense and with alternating dominance.
Despite Everton managing to maintain a relatively similar possession (46% compared to Leeds’ 54%), it was the home team that generated more danger towards the rival goal. Leeds made a total of 21 shots, of which 3 were on target and 7 went wide. Everton, on the other hand, barely worried the Leeds defense with only 7 shots, managing only one shot on goal.
The match remained goalless until the 84th minute, when L. Nmecha converted a crucial penalty for Leeds. The intensity of the match was reflected in the yellow cards shown to T. Iroegbunam (56′) and C. Alcaraz (63′) of Everton. Leeds generated 7 corners compared to Everton’s 2, demonstrating a greater presence in the rival area. The match concluded with 6 fouls committed by Leeds and 7 by Everton.
Substitutions leeds: at minute 67 W. Gnonto came in and B. Aaronson went out., at minute 78 J. Piroe came in and L. Nmecha went out., at minute 78 D. James came in and J. Harrison went out., at minute 78 E. Ampadu came in and I. Gruev went out., at minute 90 A. Tanaka came in and S. Longstaff went out.
Substitutions everton: at minute 71 T. Iroegbunam came in and J. Grealish went out., at minute 86 C. Alcaraz came in and T. Barry went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Leeds
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