Joe Rodon shines as Leeds beat Leipzig twice, with press move and Cairns chant catching the eye | OneFootball

Leeds United continued a strong summer by beating Champions League-qualified RB Leipzig 1-0 in both of two 60-minute games at Elland Road. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Joe Rodon was outstanding, bursting from defence after a Jayden Bogle pass and squaring for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score.

The marathon 120 minutes followed wins over Sunderland and Liverpool in America. Confusion reigned briefly as the teams swapped ends after 30 minutes, and the first kick-off overlapped with Marching On Together.

It was a flat afternoon for Joel Piroe, who did not get on at any stage. Leeds still took both contests 1-0.

Away from the pitch, a sea of yellow underlined the away shirt’s popularity. With the West Stand closed, the press were relocated to the East Stand, even handed a private box, prompting light-hearted exchanges with nearby supporters.

United’s players received warm ovations on their first Elland Road outing in 12 weeks, and again during the warm-up. Calvert-Lewin acknowledged the acclaim.

Goalkeeper Alex Cairns recovered from an early wobble to deliver a solid display with a late save and a clean sheet, as Leeds await James Trafford’s arrival. He was serenaded with a tongue-in-cheek chant of England’s number one.

Post-match, Joe Rodon emerged from a lift to find hundreds of fans waiting by the East Stand entrance. Barriers created a walkway as he stopped for photos and autographs, rounding off a standout day for the defender and his young admirers.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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