Stach shines as fans vote him Hisense Player of the Match in Liverpool thriller | OneFootball

Anton Stach has been voted the Hisense Player of the Match for Leeds United’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Liverpool at Elland Road, earning 33% of the fan vote. Ao Tanaka finished second with 25%, followed by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (11%) and Ethan Ampadu (9%).

Stach delivered a standout 90-minute performance in midfield, combining defensive discipline with attacking intent and capping it off with a crucial second-half strike. The German international scored Leeds’ second goal in the 75th minute, finishing confidently from an XG of just 0.11. His goal arrived only two minutes after Calvert-Lewin had levelled the match from the penalty spot, helping spark an electrifying finale.

Across the match, Stach registered 60 touches, completed 37 accurate passes and produced three key passes, playing a pivotal role in Leeds’ build-up. Defensively, he added nine contributions, including one tackle, two interceptions and six recoveries, while also winning four duels. His all-round display earned Premier League Fantasy managers 11 valuable points.

The dramatic afternoon concluded with a 96th-minute equaliser from Ao Tanaka, securing a point and sending Elland Road into celebration. Stach, reflecting on the atmosphere and the team’s response, expressed his delight at contributing to a performance full of resilience and ambition.