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Leicester City’s veteran striker Jamie Vardy came off the bench to earn his side a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser in a crunch relegation battle away to Leeds United on Tuesday.
Leeds were closing in on a massive three points in their quest for safety thanks to Luis Sinisterra’s 20th-minute header after Leicester’s Youri Tielemans had a goal ruled out.
The 36-year-old Vardy, who came on in the 70th minute, had other ideas though and fired past Leeds keeper Illan Meslier from James Maddison’s pass to rescue his side.
The former England striker then thought he had given Leicester the lead but his effort was ruled out for offside.
A frantic finale then saw Leicester keeper Daniel Iversen make a couple of vital saves before Leeds striker Patrick Bamford headed a glorious opportunity wide.
The result did little to ease either side’s relegation fears with Leicester remaining in 17th place with 29 points, one point ahead of third-from-bottom Everton. Leeds have 30 points.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
The delivery from the left comes in, but Leeds are able to clear and it looks like that might be that.
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Kristansen wins a very late corner. Can Leicester find a dramatic winner?
Leeds United vs Leicester City
Bamford tries to force his way into the Foxes' area, but he gets crowded out before he can get a shot away at goal and Leicester clear.
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The fourth official puts up his board and indicates there will be five minutes of additional time at the end of this match. Can one of these teams nick it?
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BAMFORD SHOULD SCORE! Another corner causes absolute havoc in the Leicester box, and eventually reaches Bamford at the back post. It looks like he cannot miss, but he somehow sends the ball past the left post.
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IS IT OVER THE LINE!?!? Leeds come so close to going back in front, as Roca heads the corner delivery towards goal. It hits Iversen straight in the face and looks like it will creep in, only for Kristansen to smash clear.
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Ayling nicks the ball off Daka before lashing towards goal, but a Leicester defender is able to deflect it behind for a corner. Can the hosts take advantage?
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