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Dominic Calvert-Lewin rescues Leeds in draw with Brentford

The Bees deservedly led at the break through Kevin Schade but Leeds’ improved second-half showing was rewarded.

By Mark Walker, Press Association

Dominic Calvert-Lewin fired a late equaliser as Leeds fought back to salvage a 1-1 draw against Brentford in their opening home Premier League game of the season.

Calvert-Lewin converted substitute Lukas Nmecha’s low cross in the 79th minute after Kevin Schade had given Brentford a deserved half-time lead.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, second left, celebrates after scoring Leeds' equaliser against Brentford — Dominic Calvert-Lewin, second left, celebrates after scoring Leeds’ equaliser (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Leeds had been given the runaround for the first 45 minutes by a slick Brentford side who dominated, but Leeds responded to boss Daniel Farke’s tactical changes during the break and will feel they deserved their point.

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