Leeds United signed off at Elland Road in style after defeating Brighton 1-0 in their final home game of the campaign.
In a game that lacked quality, United, as they have done on so many occasions this season, kept the game tight with some resolute defending before nicking a last-minute winner.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin managed to net his 14th Premier League goal of the season in the 95th minute. He latched onto a sloppy backpass from Jan Paul van Hecke before rounding Bart Verbruggen.
Roy Keane praises Calvert-Lewin for “doing what all good strikers do” against Brighton
Speaking after the game on Sky Sports, Roy Keane was extremely complimentary of Calvert-Lewin and the season he has had in West Yorkshire.
Daniel Farke’s side would be forgiven for being on the beach against Brighton, who will play in Europe next season. However, they put in another tremendous performance despite missing numerous key players.
United scored with what was their only shot on target during the whole game, with Keane analysing Calvert-Lewin’s strike post-match
“Decision making, I’m not sure what the goalkeeper’s doing with the backpass. Credit to Leeds, they stuck with it, good spirit, never gave up.
“I think it was their first shot on target, Calvert-Lewin doing what all good strikers do and chasing lost causes, and they get their reward. Brighton will be kicking themselves.
“What a signing he’s been, Calvert-Lewin on a free, he’s done brilliantly,” Keane said.
The game epitomised what Leeds have been about this season, hard working and energetic, even when they don’t possess the most quality at times. Although, there is a major concern in the aftermath of the victory against Brighton.
Leeds United fans will be nervous after concerning Anton Stach injury
Stach, 27, has been one of our best players this season. So, seeing the Germany international being stretchered off is a major concern.
Perhaps the most frustrating thing was the fact that he was allowed to continue in a dead rubber game. That is in spite of already going down injured minutes prior; it was a risk we didn’t need to take.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Farke said he was fearful when asked about Stach’s injury.
The German manager said Carlos Baleba landed awkwardly on Stach’s ankle and knee. But, he hopes it is nothing too serious, as per a post from Beren Cross on X.
Hopefully, for Stach, he can recover in time for the World Cup. His performances at Elland Road this season more than earn him a spot in the Germany squad for the summer if he’s fit and available.
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