Calvert-Lewin cancels out Schade's opener as Leeds salvage point against Brentford
Quick summary
Leeds United came from behind to draw 1-1 with Brentford in the Premier League, with Calvert-Lewin equalising after Schade had opened the scoring for the visitors.
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Attributed to original sourceLeeds United and Brentford continued their unbeaten starts to the Premier League season with a draw that had enough moments to suggest both can be optimistic about what lies ahead.
Both sides won on the opening weekend, albeit in differing circumstances. Leeds crafted a hard-earned win at Nottingham Forest while Brentford were outstanding in dismantling Tottenham Hotspur. And they cancelled one another out in a quintessential game of two halves at Elland Road, in which both managers will probably see plenty of positives.
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What happened
Brentford took the lead through Schade but were pegged back by a Calvert-Lewin goal as Leeds United earned a 1-1 draw at home in the Premier League. The result leaves both clubs with a point from the fixture, with neither side able to claim all three. The match represented a hard-earned result for Leeds, who avoided defeat after falling behind, while Brentford will feel they missed an opportunity having led on the road.
Chance analysis
A point apiece from Elland Road keeps both Leeds and Brentford ticking along in the early stages of the Premier League season, though the result is likely to feel like a missed opportunity for the visitors. Schade's opener had Brentford in control before Calvert-Lewin's response ensured Leeds avoided a home defeat, a small but meaningful outcome for a side looking to establish itself back in the top flight.
A draw that marginally favours Leeds (avoiding defeat) but is a small setback for Brentford, who led and dropped two points away from home.