Okafor strikes late as Leeds edge Tottenham 1-0 at Elland Road
Leeds United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Elland Road in Premier League matchweek 10. Noah Okafor scored in the 79th minute of a tight contest. Spurs had more of the ball, but the hosts created far more danger.
The first half ended goalless. Tottenham finished with 61% possession to Leeds' 39%. The attacking numbers told a different story, though, with Leeds taking 16 shots to seven and recording an xG of 2.05 against 0.8. Both sides put four efforts on target.
The only goal arrived in the 79th minute through Noah Okafor, with no assist recorded. Leeds also won the corner count 6-4. Tottenham committed 15 fouls to the hosts' 11 and picked up three yellow cards to Leeds' two. There were no red cards. John Brooks was the referee.
Goals
- 79' Noah Okafor Leeds
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Our prediction
Our preview went for a 1-2 away win, giving Tottenham a 41% chance. The match went another way: Leeds, whom we rated at 30%, won it and outshot their opponents with a clearly higher xG.
Leeds, who started the day on 11 points, move up to 14. Tottenham stay on 12.
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