Key Takeaways
- Sean Longstaff volleyed in the 97th minute to earn Leeds a 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium.
- Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola claims Joël Piroe blocked keeper Djordje Petrovic from an offside position.
- The point lifts Leeds nine clear of the drop zone; Bournemouth stay seventh in the race for Europe.
Leeds United are almost safe after Sean Longstaff’s thunderous stoppage-time strike cancelled out what Bournemouth thought was a late winner.
The home side led 2-1 deep into added time thanks to teenage substitute Rayan, who had only been on the pitch a few minutes. But Leeds refused to surrender. A loose ball dropped to Longstaff on the edge of the box and he lashed a low volley through a crowd of players, sparking wild celebrations among the travelling fans.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola erupted on the touchline, insisting Piroe was offside and obstructing Petrovic’s view. “We work so hard and then lose two points like this,” he said. “The officials have to help us.”
Earlier, Junior Kroupi had put the hosts ahead with his 11th goal of a breakthrough campaign. Leeds levelled when James Hill turned Wilfried Gnonto’s cross into his own net, before Rayan’s late strike seemed to have sealed victory.
The draw stretches Bournemouth’s unbeaten league run to 14 matches, yet Iraola could not hide his frustration. Leeds, now seven games without defeat, moved onto 40 points and edged ever closer to guaranteeing top-flight football next season.
Manager Daniel Farke praised his side’s spirit: “We never give up. One point away from home is huge for us.”
