Leeds United revived their chances of securing automatic promotion to the Premier League after a thrilling 4-3 victory against Middlesbrough on Monday. The hero of the match was Crysencio Summerville, who scored twice to propel his team to a crucial win.
The victory lifted Leeds into second place in the Championship, just one point ahead of Ipswich. With only the top two teams earning automatic promotion, Leeds are now in a prime position. Ipswich, in third place, still have three matches remaining compared to Leeds’ two, adding to the intensity of the promotion race.
The match against Middlesbrough saw an early setback for Leeds when Isaiah Jones scored for the home side. However, Summerville’s equalizer from the penalty spot sparked a comeback for Leeds. A goal by Summerville himself, along with Emmanuel Latte Lath’s equalizer, kept the game tense.
Controversy struck just before half-time when Wilfried Gnonto scored from Summerville’s pass while appearing to be in an offside position. Without VAR in the Championship, the goal stood, giving Leeds a lead going into the second half.
Summerville further solidified Leeds’ advantage with a spectacular goal, marking his 20th goal of the season. Despite a late goal from Latte Lath for Middlesbrough, Leeds held on for a crucial three points.
Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu acknowledged the team’s defensive lapses but emphasized the importance of the win in their promotion push. With two games left in the season, Leeds are focused on maintaining their form and securing their spot in the Premier League.
Even if league leaders Leicester win their upcoming match against Southampton, they will not secure promotion mathematically, underscoring the competitive nature of the Championship’s promotion race. Leeds’ victory against Middlesbrough has not only bolstered their promotion hopes but has also added excitement and suspense to the final stages of the season.
