Okafor’s late goal gives Leeds 1-0 win over Tottenham

Sport · First reported 7 Nov, 14:33 · Updated 14:46

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Noah Okafor scored in the 79th minute to earn Leeds a 1-0 home win over Tottenham, ending the visitors’ winning run. A VAR review of Jayden Bogle’s tackle on Mathys Tel drew Tottenham’s complaints; Tel later left the match.

Okafor came on as a substitute and scored the only goal in the 79th minute, 97 seconds after entering, according to CNA.
Leeds had several chances after the break, and Okafor finished after a throw-in was knocked into his path.
Bogle avoided a red card after a VAR check on his tackle on Tel; Tel was later substituted because of the challenge.
The win moved Leeds above Tottenham into eighth place on 14 points; Tottenham had 12 points.

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Key facts

Result: Leeds United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Scorer and minute: Noah Okafor, 79th minute
Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
Points after the match: Leeds 14; Tottenham 12
Disputed incident: Bogle avoided a red card after a VAR check on his tackle on Tel