Welcome Guest, Kindly Login | Register

EPL: Ait-Nouri own goal gives Marsch’s Leeds perfect start against Wolves

By - | Categories: Sports Tags:

Share this post:

Jesse Marsch’s new-look Leeds got off to the perfect start as they came from behind to beat Wolves 2-1 at Elland Road.

Wolves dominated the second half, but were pegged back when Rayan Ait-Nouri turned Patrick Bamford’s cross into his own net (74) to give Leeds the three points.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Daniel Podence celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game

Podence wheels away after his sixth-minute opener

The visitors had initially taken the lead through Daniel Podence’s half-volleyed effort (6) and rode their luck when goalkeeper Jose Sa took out Rasmus Kristensen in the penalty area unpenalised.

Read Also: EPL: Arteta relishing Jesus ‘fear factor’ after ‘sharp’ Arsenal debut

Rodrigo Moreno was on hand to equalise (24), before the own goal – which was initially awarded to debutant Brenden Aaronson – completed the turnaround.

“I’m taking credit for it,” said Aaronson. “It came off my shin somewhere in there”.


You Must LoG IN Before You Can Post A Comment.