
<p>Leeds United produced a stunning second half comeback as Crysencio Summerville scored the winner for the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/leeds-united-sees-liverpool-win-as-catalyst-for-season-20221102-WST-406557.html">second game</a> running to help his side clinch a thrilling 4-3 win over Bournemouth at Elland Road on Saturday. </p>



<p>The Whites were down and buried, trailing by two goals at 1-3 in the second half before Jesse Marsch’s inspired changes from the bench helped secure a <a href="https:\/\/www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/live-leeds-united-bournemouth-score-25436594" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">memorable victory</a>.</p>



<h2>Crazy start followed by crazy ending</h2>



<p>Leeds started the game in stunning fashion with Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi bringing down Summerville in penalty box. Rodrigo Moreno converted the spot kick to send the home fans into delirium with only three minutes played. Marcus Travanier restored parity minutes later, his first Premier League goal, side-footing home following calamitous Leeds defending. Phil Billings gave Bournemouth the lead in the nineteenth minute with a curling effort that left Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier stranded on his line, helpless.</p>



<p>Travanier, who ironically is from Yorkshire, terrorized Leeds wingback Rasmus Kristensen in the first half and the traveling side should have been out of sight before the break. </p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Marcus Tavernier’s first half by numbers vs. Leeds:<br><br>35 touches<br>3 ground duels won<br>2 shots on target<br>1 dribble completed<br>1 key pass<br>1 assist<br>1 goal<br><br>Output. 👏 <a href="https:\/\/t.co/zR4X5ZmH91">pic.twitter.com/zR4X5ZmH91</a></p>— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/StatmanDave/status/1588921840784871424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Kieffer Moore, missed a sitter following horrendous defending from Leeds once again while Jefferson Lerma’s goal bound effort cleared off the line by Pascal Struijk. The home fans made their feeling heard, booing their side off the pitch at the end of the first half.</p>



<p>Bournemouth came out the stronger of the two sides, Tavernier the architect once again providing a cut back to Dominic Solanke, the latter who scored with an audacious flick giving the Cherries a two-goal lead. The writing seems to be on the walls for Leeds, however Marsch’s inspired substitutions turned the game on its head. Sam Greenwood’s superb left foot curler pulled a goal back for the home side at the turn of the hour. Liam Cooper raised the roof off at Elland Road, as he rose highest from Greenwood’s corner eight minutes later, sending the home fans jubilant in the stands. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Leeds kept piling the pressure on Bournemouth and the home side grabbed the winner six minutes from time. Summerville finished off a lightning-fast counterattack by another substitute, Wilfried Gnonto, who ran past almost entire length of the pitch to feed the lay the ball on a plate for the goal scorer. The result will give Marsch, the American manager, much needed breathing space as his side built from last week’s 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield.</p>



<h5>Defensive woes continue</h5>



<p>Defensively, there is a lot to work on for Marsch, as the entire backline were pulled out of position numerous times looking vulnerable every time the opposition passed the half-way line. Kristensen who has a fantastic game against Liverpool, looked a shadow of the player from last week. Robin Koch and Liam Cooper look a very nervous center back pairing, with Struijk the only positive from the game with an inspired display in the left back position.</p>



<p>Up front too, Leeds were toothless in attack in the first half, with Rodrigo’s penalty being the sole shot on target. There seems to be very little understanding between Taylor Adams and Marc Roca in the middle of the pitch, thus Bournemouth were running Leeds ragged on every blade of the grass.</p>



<p>However, that quickly changed after the away side went 3-1 ahead and Marsch brought on Greenwood and Gnoto, both the substitutes providing cover, carrying the ball and being direct with their runs in the opposition half. Brendan Aaronson too lifted his game finding spaces behind the back line and suddenly the home side looked threatening with every attack.</p>



<p>The inspired changes got Leeds out of the precarious position, lifting them to thirteenth in the table. Marsch will be hoping his side can make it three in a row when they travel to London for a tough test against Tottenham. In midweek, Leeds face Wolves Wolves for a third round Carabao Cup clash.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3&apos;: Rodrigo (1-0)<br>7&apos;: Tavernier (1-1)<br>19&apos;: Billing (1-2)<br>48&apos;: Solanke (1-3)<br>60&apos;: Greenwood (2-3)<br>68&apos;: Cooper (3-3)<br>84&apos;: Summerville (4-3)<br>Was this the match of the year?<a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https:\/\/t.co/hdZNZRU1Dc">pic.twitter.com/hdZNZRU1Dc</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1588939622738018305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Gary O Neil’s side, however, will be mightily disappointed, letting a goal lead slip once again, following their 2-3 loss to <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/tottenham-tv-schedule/">Tottenham</a> last week. The Cherries face Everton next, playing them twice in a space of four days in the Carabao Cup and the next round of Premier League fixtures, before we head to the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/">World Cup</a> in Qatar.</p>



<p><em>Photo credit: IMAGO / ZUMA Wire</em></p>


Three second half goals and inspired substitutions helped Leeds United grab a thrilling 4-3 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League

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Leeds secure thrilling comeback win over Bournemouth

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<p><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jermain-defoe.jpg"></a></p><div><figure class="image"><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jermain-defoe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/WST_20091123_WST_13135_jermain-defoe-600x401.webp&amp;width=600&amp;height=401" alt="jermain-defoe" width="600" height="401" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-90987" srcset="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/12/jermain-defoe-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/12/jermain-defoe-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/12/jermain-defoe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/12/jermain-defoe.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a></figure></div><p></p>
<p>One thing that has never been in question about Jermaine Defoe is his undoubted ability. Since West Ham United nicked him off of Charlton Athletic as a 15 year old, Defoe has scored goals. Be it for AFC Bournemouth on loan, West Ham United, Portsmouth, both spells at Tottenham and England, Defoe scored. Yet, there was always something missing, some final piece of the jigsaw that hadn’t fallen in to place. Was it application? Was it work rate? Did he want it enough?</p>
<p>During his first spell at Tottenham, Defoe was always one of my favourites, the kind of player that gets you out of your seat. With a vicious shot and pace to burn, Defoe was a player that demanded your attention. Yet, as is often the case with terrace favourites, some managers couldn’t work him out. Five managers in four seasons battled with the conundrum of Defoe’s vast talent and none of them could fully unlock it.</p>
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<p>They didn’t know how best to use him and ultimately Juande Ramos thought he was surplus to requirements. Thankfully for Tottenham fans, Defoe’s mutual respect for Redknapp meant that when his former mentor went to White Hart Lane, it seemed only a matter of time before he rejoined. Yet the return didn’t work out as planned, Defoe broke his foot and had only just returned to the squad in April when <a href="http:\/\/epltalk.com/wp-content/uploads/www2.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/08/09/800x600/Jermain-Defoe-Portsmouth-Middlesbrough-Premie_1196341.jpg" target="_blank">his half brother, Jade, was tragically killed.</a></p>
<p>It was a traumatic time for Defoe, and he has since spoke of the added determination he has had since the tragedy in regards to his life and his football. When situations like that occur to people, it’s difficult to deal with, yet Defoe has gained strength from the way he handled himself and how he has re-evaluated his lifestyle. A summer spent bulking up his upper body strength, coupled with the extended break through injury has seen Defoe appears like a man reborn this season.</p>
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<p>Sharper, stronger and certainly more clinical in front of goal, it’s no exaggeration to say he could have had nine yesterday if it wasn’t for Chris Kirkland. By becoming one of only 3 players in Premiership history to score 5 goals in a game and the only one to score them all in one half, Defoe has laid a marker down for his true talent. In 11 Premiership matches, he now has 11 goals and he missed two league games due to suspension.He is on a different level to the striker that Spurs sold in January 2008, and Redknapp has finally got the tools at his disposal to bring out the very best in him.</p>
<p></p><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" class="alignleft" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/WST_20091123_WST_13135_England+v+Andorra+FIFA2010+World+Cup+Qualifier+AH4GBedvNl_l.webp&amp;width=300&amp;height=449" alt="" width="300" height="449"></figure></div>He’s also forced his way in to Fabio Capello’s plans, desperate to make up for missing out on the 2006 World Cup squad, when Eriksson unfortunately risked everything on injured players and took a striker that never even got a minute of action. Looking back, I still don’t understand the decision to only take 4 strikers to Germany, two who had hardly played in the final 3 months of the previous season.<p></p>
<p>Defoe was on standby if either Rooney or Owen failed to prove their fitness and cruelly missed out. When Owen crawled off the pitch after rupturing his cruciate ligament against Sweden, Eriksson must have sworn and Defoe must have felt like crying. England’s chances went at that moment. Eriksson paid the price for picking teams based on reputation rather than form and fitness. It is a mistake that will not happen again under Fabio Capello.</p>
<p>Defoe now stands on the cusp of a season that can define a player, for both club and country. Tottenham are still in the top 4 and regardless of the result on Saturday at Villa Park, will stay there, but as he pointed out after the game, the five goal haul will mean nothing if Spurs fail to get something against Aston Villa. Of course, he’s right and Tottenham need to show that that the undoubted potential to be true challengers can finally come to fruition. England still haven’t found the perfect partner for Wayne Rooney up front either.</p>
<p>Defoe must be in with a shout of cementing a place in the 23 man squad for South Africa, but one of the benefits of the Capello regime is that truthfully, none of us can honestly pick the squad as Capello has confounded the pundits time after time so far. That must spur every player on.</p>
<p>For both to have a successful 2010, Defoe needs to finally rid himself of the nearly man tag once and for all. So far, so good and long may it continue for club and country.</p>

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