Leeds United v Liverpool: Under 23s RECAP: Whites claim huge PL2 victory at Elland Road
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Mark Jackson's side host Liverpool for their 19th Premier League 2 Division 1 clash of the season this evening.
With a win, United could pull clear of the drop zone tonight by leapfrogging Chelsea who, one point ahead, don't play a league game until next Friday.
The Yorkshire Evening Post matchday blog will bring you all the pre-match build-up, in-game updates and post-match reaction.
Kick-off at Elland Road is at 7pm.
U23s Live - Leeds United v Liverpool
Key Events
- Leeds host Liverpool in PL2 action
- Whites sit in the drop zone, trailing safety and 12th-placed Chelsea by one point
- Liverpool are six points clear of relegation in 10th place
Yellow for Clarkson
85. Leighton Clarkson was booked for bringing Summerville down in the box. Referee Lewis Smith resists the crowd’s calls for a second dismissal for Liverpool.
PENALTY for Leeds
85. The Whites outfox the Reds defence with a clever free kick that sends Summerville through and Clarkson hauls him down. Ref points to the spot.
Red card for Beck
80. The Reds captain is sent off for a second yellow after bringing Summerville down.
PENALTY for Leeds
79. Dean sends Summerville sprinting towards goal. No one stands between him and Pitaluga and the crowd groan to see his shot flash wide but Beck is deemed to have fouled the winger just as he was pulling the trigger.
Close shave for Leeds
78. Klaesson kicks it straight to Bearne but a vital intervention from Cresswell prevents his cross reaching Gordon, who has a clear sight of goal.
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