Kroupi's stoppage-time header earns Bournemouth a 2-2 draw at Leeds
Leeds United were denied a late victory at Elland Road as Bournemouth substitute Eli Kroupi struck in the third minute of stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw in Saturday's Premier League fixture. The match, played on September 27, saw Leeds come from behind to lead before conceding a stoppage equaliser that left the home crowd stunned.
Bournemouth took the lead in the 26th minute when Antoine Semenyo drilled a free kick under the Leeds wall. Joe Rodon headed Leeds level just before half time from a Sean Longstaff corner and Longstaff put the hosts in front early in the second half with a curling finish. Kroupi nodded in at the far post from a set piece in the 93rd minute to deny Daniel Farke's side maximum points.
The result masked a strong Leeds display in which Longstaff was central, supplying the corner for Rodon's goal and later scoring his first goal for the club. Farke singled the midfielder out after the game, calling his performance "outstanding" and praising his leadership. Longstaff admitted postmatch it was "a bit of a relief" to get off the mark.
The game underlined a recurring theme for Leeds this season. Both Bournemouth goals came from dead-ball situations, and...