Salford City and Leeds United played out a 1-1 draw in the League Cup second round on Tuesday night.
The hosts took the lead in the 15th minute through Matt Smith, but Leeds equalized through Joe Gelhardt in the 89th minute.
The match went to extra time, but neither side could find a winner.
The match was decided by a penalty shootout, which Salford City won 4-2.
Salford City started the match brightly and took the lead in the 15th minute.
Smith rose highest to meet a cross from Brandon Thomas-Asante and head the ball past Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
Leeds responded well and created a number of chances, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
The hosts continued to threaten and should have doubled their lead in the 35th minute, but Thomas-Asante fired wide from close range.
Leeds had a chance to equalize in the second half, but Jack Harrison’s shot was saved by Salford City goalkeeper Tom King.
The game remained evenly balanced until the 89th minute, when Gelhardt scored the equaliser for Leeds.
The striker was played through on goal by Raphinha and he fired the ball past King to level the scores.
The match went to extra time, but neither side could find a winner.
The match was decided by a penalty shootout, which Salford City won 4-2.
Salford City were the better team on the night and deserved their victory.
They created more chances and were more clinical in front of goal.
Leeds will be disappointed with the result, but they will be hoping to bounce back in the Premier League on Saturday.
Here are some of the key moments from the match:
- Matt Smith gave Salford City the lead in the 15th minute.
- Joe Gelhardt equalized for Leeds in the 89th minute.
- The match went to extra time, but neither side could find a winner.
- Salford City won the penalty shootout 4-2.
Here are some of the talking points from the match:
- Salford City’s performance was a major surprise.
- Leeds United will be disappointed with the result.
- The match was decided by a penalty shootout.
- Salford City will be hoping to make a deep run in the League Cup.
- Leeds United will be looking to bounce back in the Premier League.
Overall, it was a thrilling match that was decided by the finest of margins.
Salford City will be hoping to build on their victory, while Leeds United will be looking to put the disappointment behind them.
