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
Watkins crosses from the byline, looking for the run of Ramsey, but it's a poor ball that rolls straight into Meslier's gloves.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Harrison looks to press Konsa with his back to goal but takes his legs from underneath him, conceding yet another free-kick.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
OVER!! Young finds Ramsey centrally, who tries to pick his spot from the edge of the box but sends his right-footed shot skywards!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Villa have won their last two away league games against Leeds, as many as they had in their previous 17 such visits to Elland Road. They’ve never won three in a row in LS11 before.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Luiz comes short for the next corner, but Meslier chooses to punch rather than catch and Leeds are put under more pressure!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Marc Roca Junqué Héctor Junior Firpo Adames
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Coutinho shrugs off Adams before finding Young in space, but his cross into the six-yard box is blocked behind by Kristensen.
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