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Sports News of Saturday, 5 October 2024

    

Source: BBC

Meslier 'heartbroken' after howler costs Leeds victory

Illan Meslier looks at the ground in disbelief after Sunderland's 97th-minute equaliser Illan Meslier looks at the ground in disbelief after Sunderland's 97th-minute equaliser

Leeds United's head coach Daniel Farke revealed that goalkeeper Illan Meslier was "in tears" following a critical error that led to a draw against Sunderland.

In the dying moments of the match, specifically the 97th minute, Meslier failed to handle a ball from Alan Browne, allowing it to slip through and resulting in a 2-2 tie.

This outcome prevented Leeds from matching Sunderland's points at the top of the Championship, leaving them three points behind in third place.

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