Leeds United emerged victorious in a thrilling 4-3 encounter against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium, with Crysencio Summerville netting twice to boost their automatic promotion hopes in the Sky Bet Championship.
The win ensures Leeds maintain their push for automatic promotion, preventing Leicester from sealing promotion on Tuesday night. Leeds’ triumph keeps the champagne on ice as they remain in contention for a Premier League return.
Middlesbrough took an early lead through Isaiah Jones, but Leeds quickly turned the tide with Summerville’s penalty and Patrick Bamford’s ninth goal of the season. Emmanuel Latte Lath equalized for Boro, only for Willy Gnonto to put Leeds ahead at halftime, despite replays indicating he was offside.
In the second half, Leeds extended their lead with Summerville’s sublime curling effort, establishing a two-goal cushion. Although Latte Lath’s looping header set up a tense finale, Leeds held on to secure three vital points.
The victory sees Leeds climb back to second place, trailing leaders Leicester by one point and leading Ipswich by one point. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough’s playoff hopes fade as they sit ninth, nine points adrift from the top six with two games remaining.
Match Highlights:
- Middlesbrough took an early lead through Isaiah Jones.
- Crysencio Summerville equalized for Leeds from the penalty spot after Patrick Bamford was tripped in the box.
- Bamford added another goal shortly after, assisted by Junior Firpo’s excellent cross.
- Emmanuel Latte Lath scored his fourth consecutive game for Boro to level the score.
- Willy Gnonto put Leeds ahead again before halftime, though replays suggested he was offside.
- Summerville extended Leeds’ lead with a beautiful curling strike in the second half.
- Latte Lath’s looping header set up a tense finale, but Leeds held on for a thrilling victory.
Credit: Sky Sports
