Leeds United beat Rotherham United 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Leeds United grabbed a late victory on Saturday afternoon, as they came from behind to beat Rotherham United 2-1 at the New York Stadium to re-establish a three point lead at the top of the Championship table.
The Whites had lost three of their previous four Championship games as they made the short trip to Rotherham, and they were in danger of losing again when Semi Ajayi rocketed a shot into the top corner of the net, beyond the despairing dive of new Leeds stopper Kiko Casilla.
Casilla made a brilliant save in the second half to deny Will Vaulks from range, and Leeds took advantage as Mateusz Klich bundled the ball home to bring Leeds level.
With just minutes to play, Klich struck the winner to give Leeds all three points, capitalising on Norwich only managing a 2-2 home draw with Sheffield United.
It was yet another example of Leeds’ outstanding fighting spirit this season, as this is far from the first time they have come from behind on the road to pick up a result.
Leeds players took to Twitter to react to the result, with captain Liam Cooper sending a poignant message dedicating the win to six-year-old fan Toby Nye following his passing from cancer.
Ezgjan Alioski and Kemar Roofe both celebrated the win, with Alioski admitting an amazing feeling after the winner whilst Roofe praised the character of the players, with absent Barry Douglas praising his teammates.
Pontus Jansson sent arguably the most interesting message, suggesting that the atmosphere in the dressing room at half time sparked the second half comeback, giving Leeds a great insight into the team spirit under Marcelo Bielsa.
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