Leeds United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Re-live the action as Steven Gerrard’s side failed to capitalise on Luis Sinisterra’s red card for the hosts
Leeds held on for a vital Premier League point after Luis Sinisterra was sent off at Elland Road in an ill-tempered goalless draw against Aston Villa on Sunday (2 October).
Colombia winger Sinisterra was dismissed early in the second half after failing to retreat from a free kick and earning a second yellow card. Villa created the better chances after Leeds went down to 10 men and went closest to a winner when Phillippe Coutinho’s volley hit a post and Ollie Watkins headed the rebound wide. But the game was dominated by both sides’ insistence on winning the physical battle, with referee Stuart Attwell booking six other players as he struggled to retain control.
Sinisterra, Marc Roca and Rodrigo were all booked by Attwell, as was Villa debutant Ludwig Augustinsson, during a first half lacking in goalmouth action but not full-blooded endeavour. Sinisterra, Robin Koch, and Villa’s Leon Bailey received yellow cards in the second period. Leeds were then reduced to 10 men three minutes after the restart, when Douglas Luiz attempted to play a quick free kick, the ball struck Sinisterra’s outstretched leg, and Attwell booked the forward a second time for not retreating. The home fans let out a huge roar at the final whistle after their side had hung on, with resounding chants of “You’re not fit to referee,” directed at Attwell.
Re-live all the action and updates from the game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
WIDE!! McGinn picks up a loose ball in space and drives towards goal, but drags his 20-yard effort wide of the target!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Watkins is sandwiched in a challenge between Struijk and Firpo, and Villa gain another free-kick opportunity to cross into the area.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
We'll play four extra minutes of added time, and can either side find a late winner?
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
SAVED!!! Buendia flicks Coutinho's pass forward for Watkins, who shoots from the edge of the six-yard box but is denied by Meslier, who parries it behind!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Villa players queue up on the edge of the box and it comes to Buendia, but he's prevented from shooting by Adams, who wins possession!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Buendia attempts to find success with a pass into the box, but Cooper scythes it clear once again for Leeds. They'll do well to hold out for the remaining minutes with 10 men.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Watkins runs out of room in the box and finds Luiz, who lays it off for McGinn to shoot, but a flying Ayling blocks the first-time effort!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
The free-kick is dealt with and Villa look to counter, but Koch slides in on Ramsey and wins the ball back for the hosts!
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments