Leeds began brightly and went ahead in the tenth minute as rapidly-rising star Cryenscio Summerville netted for the fourth league game in succession when prodding past Hugo Lloris from Brenden Aaronson's pass. Spurs equalised in the 25th minute as Harry Kane netted from a corner and the goal was allowed to stand despite Illan Meslier being barged into the net by a combination of Clement Lenglet and Richarlison as he punched the delivery clear.
Jesse Marsch’s visitors went back ahead two minutes before the interval as Rodrigo blasted home a clinical volley to also net for the fourth league game in a row following headed flick-ons from first Liam Cooper and Rasmus Kristensen as Spurs cleared a corner. But Tottenham levelled for a second time six minutes after the break from a throw-in as Ben Davies netted with a fierce strike from the edge of the box which Meslier and Kristensen were unable to stop on the line.Leeds led for a third time in the 76th minute as Marc Roca slid in Rodrigo who produced a brilliant finish across Lloris into the bottom right corner to double his tally. Yet Spurs equalised yet again in the 81st minute as Matt Doherty's cross was only cleared to Rodrigo Bentacur who thumped home a shot through Luke Ayling's legs with the help of a deflection and Bentacur struck again just two minutes later when slotting home from Dejan Kulusevski's cutback as Leeds were cut apart by a swift move.
The Whites were then dealt one final blow in the 87th minute as the already cautioned Tyler Adams picked up a second booking for tripping Yves Bissouma and was sent off.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from the final game before the six-week break for the World Cup.
The Whites were then dealt one final blow in the 87th minute as the already cautioned Tyler Adams picked up a second booking for tripping Yves Bissouma and was sent off.
7. Marc Roca
6 - Tried to get on the ball and probe but at times it was too pedestrian. Faded later in the game, as has been the case previously. Photo: Justin Setterfield
8. Willy Gnonto
5 - Couldn't get into the game even before he took a few whacks that restricted him further. Taken off at the break. Photo: Justin Setterfield
9. Crysencio Summerville
7 - Took his goal well, could have scored another and caused problems. Visibly tired as the second half went on. Photo: ISABEL INFANTES
10. Brenden Aaronson
7 - Really tidy on the ball, looked after it well and helped create. Another who began to show fatigue towards the end. Photo: ISABEL INFANTES
11. Rodrigo
7 - Took his two goals brilliantly. Lots of effort to press and prevent Spurs from playing out. Photo: Paul Harding
12. Sam Greenwood (sub)
6 - On at the break for Gnonto. Probed for openings to create without much luck. Photo: Justin Setterfield