LEEDS, England (AP) — American midfielder Brenden Aaronson helped Leeds open the English Premier League with a 2-1 comeback win over Wolverhampton on Saturday.
Aaronson, making his debut for Leeds after becoming a member of Jesse Marsch’s workforce this offseason, appeared poised to transform a cross from Patrick Bamford within the 74th minute after a run into the world, forcing defender Rayan Ait-Nouri to stay out a foot for an tried clearance that ended up in his personal web.
The personal purpose accomplished a turnaround for Leeds, which went behind early when Daniel Podence scored for the guests within the sixth minute with a volley that spun off the turf and in off the underside of the crossbar.
Aaronson went near an equalizer when his neat flip and shot was deflected for a nook, however Rodrigo leveled for the hosts within the twenty fourth.
Ait-Nouri was caught dithering in his penalty space and, when the ball broke to Rodrigo on the precise fringe of the field, the Spain ahead drilled a low angled shot inside goalkeeper Jose Sa’s close to put up.
American midfielder Tyler Adams additionally made his league debut for Leeds.
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